BHEL Unveils Indigenous Coal Gasification Breakthrough

India’s clean coal technology mission received a major boost as Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited showcased its indigenous coal gasification capabilities at the Ministry of Coal’s Roadshow on Surface Coal and Lignite Gasification held in New Delhi. The event brought together policymakers, investors, industry leaders, technology providers, financial institutions, and public sector enterprises to accelerate the development of a robust coal gasification ecosystem in the country. Union Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy and Minister of State Satish Chandra Dubey were among the key dignitaries present. A major attraction at the roadshow was BHEL’s Pressurised Fluidised Bed Gasification (PFBG) Technology, an indigenous solution specifically designed to gasify India’s high-ash coal reserves. The achievement is considered significant because high-ash domestic coal has traditionally posed major technological challenges for gasification processes. Coal gasification converts coal into synthesis gas, which can be used to produce chemicals, fertilizers, synthetic fuels, methanol, ammonia, and other industrial products. The technology is expected to play a crucial role in reducing India’s dependence on imported LNG, ammonia, methanol, and urea. The roadshow forms part of the Government of India’s broader strategy to achieve the ambitious target of gasifying 100 million tonnes of coal by 2030. Supporting this objective is a recently launched ₹37,500-crore incentive scheme aimed at encouraging investments in surface coal and lignite gasification projects across the country. BHEL’s participation highlights its growing role in India’s energy transition journey. As one of the country’s leading engineering and manufacturing companies, the PSU has invested significantly in developing indigenous technologies that align with the goals of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and long-term energy security. Industry experts believe coal gasification could emerge as a strategic bridge between conventional energy resources and cleaner industrial processes, helping India utilise its vast domestic coal reserves more efficiently while creating value-added products. With its proven expertise and indigenous technology platform, BHEL is expected to be one of the key drivers in shaping India’s emerging coal gasification ecosystem and supporting the nation’s quest for greater energy self-reliance.