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Coal India Limited announces ambitious Business Development portfolio for diversification beyond mining
Coal India Limited announced its ambitious business development portfolio on Sunday. This plan focuses on five key platforms for future expansion and growth. Initiatives include coal gasification, thermal power, and renewable energy ventures. The company will also explore critical minerals and advanced materials. This diversification aims for energy and mineral security and import substitution.
Ambani bets on energy 'supercycle' as Reliance expands renewables, chemicals push
Reliance Industries is spearheading India's energy independence with a massive push into renewables, chemicals, and alternative fuels. Chairman Mukesh Ambani announced ambitious plans for solar, wind, hydrogen, and biogas, aiming to significantly reduce the nation's reliance on imported energy. This integrated strategy, spanning exploration to advanced manufacturing, seeks to bolster India's energy security and drive a cleaner fuel transition, promising substantial job creation.
Coal gasification key to India's energy security: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy
Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy, on Sunday highlighted that coal gasification will be pivotal in strengthening India's energy security, reducing import dependence, and supporting industrial growth, while addressing the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026.
Parliamentary panel recommends easing clearances for underground coal mining projects
A parliamentary panel wants simpler rules for underground coal mining. This method has low environmental impact. Current complex processes cause project delays. The government aims for 100 million tonnes of coal from underground mines by 2030. Simplifying procedures will help achieve this target. This will also preserve land and forests. The panel also recommended a single-window clearance for open-cast mining.
PM Modi: India-Russia friendship is like a guiding star
India and Russia have agreed on an Economic Cooperation Programme until 2030, aiming to boost bilateral trade to $100 billion within five years. The partnership emphasizes innovation, co-production, and co-creation, with pacts signed on workforce mobility, fertilizers, food safety, and shipping. Both nations will also collaborate on critical minerals and national currency settlements.
Govt to do away with green clearance for pilot projects for underground coal gasification
The government will no longer require environmental clearance for pilot projects involving underground coal gasification. This move supports the nation's goal to gasify 100 million tonnes of coal by 2030. This technology can produce clean fuel and hydrogen. The coal ministry is also advancing a coal trading exchange and has launched two digital platforms for land acquisition and sector transparency.
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Govt to introduce underground coal gasification specific provisions within auction framework
India is set to boost its energy independence. The government will introduce underground coal gasification in its upcoming coal mine auctions. This initiative aims to gasify 100 million tonnes of coal by 2030. The move will reduce reliance on imported natural gas and crude oil. New investment and job opportunities are expected.
Ministry of Coal launches India's first pilot project for underground coal gasification in Jharkhand
India's Ministry of Coal launches the first Underground Coal Gasification pilot project at Kasta coal block in Jharkhand, aiming to convert coal into valuable gases like methane and hydrogen for industrial use.
Govt plans big push to pvt coal mining, underground coal gasification, CBM
"The Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) has been of the view that the coal sector should induct technology, help to supply the gas sector needs of the country. Coal sector should adapt itself in such a way that it is not hit by the climate change considerations which are becoming every day concerns of the whole world," a top official of coal ministry said.
Government prepares draft policy on underground coal gasification
UCG is a clean coal technology and provides for extracting energy from the coal seams which cannot be mined through known mining technology.
Meeting on underground coal gasification by month-end
The identified two UCG blocks are Kaitha Block (Ramgarh Coalfield) of Central Coalfields Ltd and Thesgora "C" Block (Pench Kanhan Coalfield) of Western Coalfields Ltd.
Coal India calls private firms to bid for projects
Coal India has invited private companies to develop two underground coal gasification (UCG) projects and commercially produce gas from the blocks.
'Give priority to fertiliser cos in coal gas mine allocation'
The Fertiliser Ministry has asked the Coal Ministry to give priority to the farm-nutrient sector while allocating mines for underground coal gasification.
Two coal, 5 lignite mines identified for coal gasification
Two coal and five lignite mines having estimated reserves of 950 million tonnes have been identified for underground coal gasification.
Two coal, 5 lignite mines identified for coal gasification
Two coal and five lignite mines having estimated reserves of 950 million tonnes have been identified for underground coal gasification (USG) projects.
Coal Ministry's nod pending for ONGC's pilot UCG project
ONGC's pilot underground coal gasification (UCG) project in Gujarat, which was initiated in 2005, is yet to get approval from the Union Coal Ministry.
Adani forms JV with Carbon Energy to bid for UCG projects
Adani Group on Friday said it has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with an Australia-based firm Carbon Energy to form a joint venture to pursue Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) projects in India.
VIA-ET Energy Summit Inaugurated
The two day Energy Summit organised by Economic Times and Vidarbha Industries Association (VIA) was inaugurated by union minister for power Sushilkumar Shinde.
ONGC: An energy force to reckon with
ONGC being in energy business is crucial to support economic activities for improving the quality of life.
Pvt participation to be encouraged in coal gassification
The coal ministry has decided to introduce a policy and a legal framework to promote private participation in the underground coal gassification sector.
Industry
The year 2004-05 started on a positive note in April 2004 with annual growth of 8.9 per cent in the Index of Industrial Production.
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