**Executive Summary**
On June 24, 2026, the Ministry of Coal hosted a BRICS Side Event focused on advancing coal gasification and clean coal technologies. The event highlighted India’s strategic target to gasify 100 million tonnes of coal by 2030 to enhance energy security and reduce import dependence. Discussions focused on policy support, financial incentives, and multilateral collaboration between India and BRICS partners including Russia, Ethiopia, and the UAE.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**National Targets and Strategic Goals**
* Commitment to gasifying 100 million tonnes of coal by the year 2030.
* Strengthening of energy security and industrial development through the conversion of coal into syngas.
* Production of value-added products including ammonia, methanol, hydrogen, synthetic fuels, and Direct Reduced Iron (DRI).
* Reduction of national dependence on imports by utilizing domestic coal resources more efficiently.
**Government Support and Policy Framework**
* Provision of financial incentives and policy support to encourage technology adoption.
* Establishment of assured coal linkages for gasification projects.
* Coordination across various ministries to streamline project implementation.
* Development of specific policy initiatives and coal block allocations for Underground Coal Gasification (UCG).
**Technical and Corporate Developments**
* **BHEL:** Presented advancements in coal gasification technology.
* **Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL):** Reported progress on the Kasta UCG Pilot Project.
* **Coal India Limited (CIL):** Showcased internal gasification projects and linkage provisions.
* **Jindal Steel Limited (JSL) and Greta Energy:** Outlined project relevance and technological applications for BRICS nations.
* **Interactive Panel Focus:** Addressed project economics, geological challenges, and the specific requirements for processing high-ash Indian coal.
**Impact Analysis**
**Public Sector Enterprises (BHEL, CIL, ECL)**
**Impact**
These entities are leading the technological demonstration and infrastructure provision for the national gasification mandate.
**Action Required**
Must continue the execution of pilot projects (such as the Kasta UCG project) and manage coal linkage provisions to support the 2030 target.
**Private Industry and Technology Providers**
**Impact**
Enterprises are provided with a framework for financial and policy support to transition toward cleaner coal utilization and value-added product manufacturing.
**Action Required**
Need to address processing challenges related to high-ash coal and collaborate on the wider adoption of gasification technology.
**BRICS Member Nations (Russia, Ethiopia, UAE)**
**Impact**
Stakeholders benefit from a platform for knowledge exchange and the sharing of experiences regarding clean coal technologies.
**Action Required**
Engage in continued multilateral collaboration to advance clean coal technologies and explore the industrial relevance of gasification in their respective regions.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Coal: The nodal ministry organizing the clean coal technology event and driving the national policy for coal gasification in India.
Coal Gasification (100 million tonnes by 2030 target): A strategic government initiative aimed at converting coal into syngas for various industrial applications and reducing import dependence by 2030.
Kasta Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) Pilot Project: A specific pilot project presented by Eastern Coalfields Limited to demonstrate progress in underground coal gasification technology.
Coal India Limited (CIL): A major public sector undertaking responsible for implementing coal gasification projects and managing coal linkage provisions.
BRICS: The international forum involving countries like Russia, Ethiopia, and UAE, providing the framework for collaborative development of clean coal technologies.
Ministry of Coal
Ministry of Coal Organises BRICS Side Event on
Clean Coal Technologies with Focus on Coal
Gasification
Posted On: 24 JUN 2026 5:46PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Coal organised a BRICS Side Event on Clean Coal Technologies, with a focus on Coal
Gasification, bringing together senior government officials, representatives from public sector enterprises,
industry, technology providers, and a BRICS delegation from Russia, Ethiopia and the United Arab
Emirates (UAE).
Delivering the keynote address, Shri Sanoj Kumar Jha, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Coal, highlighted
the role of coal gasification in strengthening India's energy security and supporting industrial
development. He stated that coal gasification enables the conversion of coal into syngas, which can be
used for the production of ammonia, methanol, hydrogen, synthetic fuels, DRI and other value-added
products. He noted that the technology has the potential to reduce import dependence while promoting the
efficient utilisation of domestic coal resources.
Shri Jha reiterated the Government of India's commitment to achieving the target of gasifying 100 million
tonnes of coal by 2030 through policy support, financial incentives, assured coal linkages and coordinated
efforts across ministries. He also highlighted the progress being made through various coal gasification
projects and stressed the importance of collaboration among BRICS countries in advancing clean coal
technologies.During the workshop, presentations were delivered by BHEL on coal gasification technology; Jindal Steel
Limited (JSL) and Greta Energy on their coal gasification projects and the relevance of the technology for
BRICS countries. Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) presented the progress of the Kasta Underground
Coal Gasification (UCG) Pilot Project, while the Nominated Authority highlighted coal block allocation
and policy initiatives for UCG. Coal India Limited (CIL) showcased coal linkage provisions and the coal
gasification projects being undertaken by the company.
An interactive panel discussion was held on various aspects of coal gasification, including technology,
project economics, geological and processing challenges, utilisation of high-ash Indian coal, and the
policy and financial support required for wider adoption of the technology.
The event provided a platform for exchange of knowledge and experiences among BRICS countries and
other stakeholders, while highlighting the role of coal gasification in supporting energy security, industrial
development and cleaner utilisation of coal.
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