Coal Ministry says TFL, NTPC applied for coal gasification scheme
The Coal Ministry rejected claims that its coal gasification scheme had no takers, stating that Talcher Fertilisers Ltd (TFL) and NTPC have applied under it. TFL is already implementing a coal-based ammonia-urea gasification complex, which is expected to be commissioned in FY 2027-28. Coal gasification is promoted as a cleaner route to convert coal into fuels and chemicals.
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- Applicants named by the Coal Ministry: Talcher Fertilisers Ltd (TFL) and NTPC.
- TFL is building a coal-based ammonia-urea gasification complex.
- The TFL complex is expected to be commissioned in FY 2027-28.
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