Union Minister for coal and mines G Kishan Reddy on Sunday said coal gasification will play an important role in strengthening India’s energy security, reducing imports and supporting industrial growth.
This push has gained urgency amid the West Asia conflict, which has driven up global energy prices.
He was speaking during the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026.
Describing coal gasification as a key transformative technology, he said it converts coal into Syngas, which can be further used to produce cleaner fuels, chemicals, fertilizers, and hydrogen.
This approach enables more efficient and sustainable use of domestic resources while enhancing economic resilience.
He also pointed out India’s dependence on imports, approximately 83 per cent of crude oil, 50 per cent of natural gas, and over 90 per cent of methanol and fertilizers, making energy security a strategic priority.
To promote adoption, the Centre has launched the National Coal Gasification Mission with a target of 100 mill​Union Minister for coal and mines G Kishan Reddy on Sunday said coal gasification will play an important role in strengthening India’s energy security, reducing imports and supporting industrial growth.
This push has gained urgency amid the West Asia conflict, which has driven up global energy prices.
He was speaking during the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026.
Describing coal gasification as a key transformative technology, he said it converts coal into Syngas, which can be further used to produce cleaner fuels, chemicals, fertilizers, and hydrogen.
This approach enables more efficient and sustainable use of domestic resources while enhancing economic resilience.
He also pointed out India’s dependence on imports, approximately 83 per cent of crude oil, 50 per cent of natural gas, and over 90 per cent of methanol and fertilizers, making energy security a strategic priority.
To promote adoption, the Centre has launched the National Coal Gasification Mission with a target of 100 mill ​Latest News [ SOBAN NEWS: International and National ]
