Round 1 of Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects Concludes with Overwhelming Response Receiving Seven Applications from Leading Public and Private Sector Companies

India, Sept. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

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Applicant

End Product(s)

1

NTPC Limited (1 Project)

Synthetic Natural Gas

2

Adani Enterprises Limited (3 Projects)

Urea

3

Gallantt Ispat Limited (1 Project)

Direct Reduced Iron and Syngas

4

Shyam Sel & Power Limited (1 Project)

Syngas

5

Talcher Fertilisers Limited (1 Project)

Urea

The Round 1 of the Rs.37,500 crore Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects has closed to an overwhelming response from industry, with seven (7) applications received from some of India's largest corporate houses and premier public sector undertakings, decisively vindicating the Ministry of Coal's confidence in the scheme. The response underscores g...