Coal Ministry to hold roadshow on coal & lignite gasification in Hyderabad on June 11

New Delhi: The Ministry of Coal will organise its next roadshow on coal and lignite gasification projects in Hyderabad on June 11, building on the response to the earlier edition held in New Delhi, the ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.

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"The overwhelming response and active participation witnessed during the earlier event underscored the growing confidence of industry stakeholders in India's coal gasification ecosystem and highlighted the significant opportunities emerging in this strategic sector," the ministry said.

Kishan Reddy to attend as chief guest

Union Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy will attend the Hyderabad roadshow as the chief guest, while Minister of State for Coal Satish Chandra Dubey will attend as the guest of honour.

The event will also see the participation of Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt, Additional Secretary Sanoj Kumar Jha, senior officials of the ministry, representatives from Central and state governments, coal and lignite companies, technology providers, industry associations, investors and other stakeholders.

Platform for policy, technology and investment discussions

The roadshow will serve as a platform for discussions on policy support, technological innovations, investment opportunities and project implementation strategies, the ministry said. It will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, technology providers and investors to explore collaborative pathways for accelerating the development of coal and lignite gasification projects across the country.

"The event is expected to further strengthen stakeholder engagement, facilitate strategic partnerships, and support the creation of a robust ecosystem for coal gasification in India," the statement said.

Gasification a strategic priority for the government

Coal gasification converts coal into synthesis gas (syngas), which can be used to produce value-added products such as methanol, ammonium nitrate, synthetic natural gas and a range of industrial chemicals.

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The government has undertaken several policy initiatives and incentive measures to promote coal gasification as a means to enhance energy security, reduce import dependence and diversify the utilisation of domestic coal resources, the ministry said.

"Through such initiatives, the Ministry of Coal remains committed to promoting innovation, encouraging industry participation, and advancing the Government's vision of an Aatmanirbhar Bharat through enhanced energy security, sustainable resource utilization, and industrial growth," the statement added.

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