Mumbai, Feb. 27 -- The MoU sets out a collaborative framework to assess the feasibility of gasifying coal from GMDC's coal blocks in Odisha and lignite from its mining operations in Gujarat.

As part of the agreement, GMDC will undertake pilot initiatives, including surface and underground coal and lignite gasification, to evaluate technical feasibility, operational parameters and scalability. NTPC, on the other hand, will assess potential end-use applications of syngas produced, including techno-commercial viability and market opportunities across relevant industrial sectors.

Subject to successful pilot outcomes, the two companies plan to evolve mutually agreed frameworks for joint production, marketing and commercialisation of syngas. ...