Webinar on “Coal Gasification in India” - Opportunities & Challenges

India has introduced important energy pricing reforms in the coal, oil, gas, and electricity sectors which are fundamental to further opening the energy market and improving its financial health. India is blessed with a huge reserve of coal, and at the current rate of consumption, it is expected to last for more than five decades. About 80 percent of coal produced within the country is used in thermal power plants. With the recent focus on renewable and other cleaner sources of energy, coal will continue to remain the leading source of energy for India in the foreseeable future. 

With the reality of climate change and growing environmental concerns have necessitated that we review the way we use coal and think of sustainable and ‘greener’ ways to use the conventional fuel. This concern has led to the discovery of a technology that has turned out to be the buzzword in the coal sector called Coal gasification. Coal can be converted into syngas by gasification-based coal conversion technology, for further production of power, petrol, diesel, and other petroleum products, which can reduce dependence on crude oil imports.

However, through directed policy initiatives and by incentivising the technology through less overhead cost, ensuring availability for better quality of coal, it is possible to lead commercial deployment of the technology. Coal gasification, if brought to scale, can accelerate India’s energy shift, reduce dependence on imports and go a long way in building an Atmanirbhar Bharat. 

In order to discuss the above issues and related challenges, ASSOCHAM is organizing a ‘Webinar on ‘Coal Gasification in India - Opportunities & Challenges’ at 12 Noon- 2 PM on 13th April 2022.