Round 2 of Rs.37,500 Crore Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects Concludes with Two Applications from NTPC Limited; Round 3 Opens Today

India, Nov. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

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Applicant

End Product(s)

1.

NTPC Limited

Urea

2.

NTPC Limited

Methanol and Dimethyl Ether (DME)

The Union Cabinet approved the Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects on 13th May 2026, with a total financial outlay of Rs.37,500 crore, to accelerate the development of Surface coal and lignite gasification projects in the country.

In a significant step towards advancing the objectives of the Scheme, the Ministry of Coal today announces the conclusion of Round 2, with two applications received from NTPC Limited. The applications envisage the production of Urea, Methanol and Dimethyl Ether (DME), highlighting the potential of coal gas...