India’s petroleum sector could increasingly look at utilising petroleum coke (petcoke) to produce more downstream products as ammonia, urea, methanol and dimethyl ether (DME), among others, instead of selling it off directly, Atanu Mukherjee, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of energy engineering and advisory company Dastur Energy told The Hindu. “If you burn petcoke, it is […]

SINGAPORE: India is ramping up efforts to turn coal into gas, joining several other Asian economies such asChina and Indonesia in turning to the centuries-old technology to reduce dependence on imported fuels. New Delhi’s push has gained fresh urgency as shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz during theUS-Israel war on Iran threaten supplies of […]

In a recent article published in Business Standard, S Dinakar explored India’s ambitious push toward coal gasification as part of its broader fuel diversification strategy. With an estimated investment of nearly $55 billion, the initiative aims to convert domestic coal into value-added products such as methanol, synthetic natural gas (SNG), fertilisers, and chemicals, while reducing […]

In a recent article published in Businessline, Atanu Mukherjee, CEO of Dastur Energy, highlighted coal gasification’s potential as a pathway to produce clean hydrogen at a competitive cost of approximately $1.25 per kg. As India accelerates its decarbonisation journey, coal gasification combined with advanced gas processing technologies could play a significant role in reducing dependence […]

India’s search for new energy streams to ensure energy security has gathered momentum with the launch ofa ₹37,500-crore scheme aimed at accelerating the country’s coal and lignite gasification programme,primarily as an import-substitution initiative for key products such as LNG, urea, ammonia, methanol andrelated chemicals. Coal gasification converts solid coal into synthetic gas or syngas — […]

In a recent article published in Business Standard, the Government of India’s approval of a ₹37,500 crore coal gasification incentive scheme was highlighted as a major step towards accelerating cleaner energy solutions and reducing import dependence. The initiative aims to promote coal gasification projects that convert domestic coal into valuable products such as synthetic natural […]

In a recent article published in The New Indian Express, the Government of India’s ₹37,500 crore coal gasification scheme was highlighted as a strategic initiative to reduce dependency on imported LNG and fertiliser feedstock while strengthening domestic energy security. The programme aims to promote coal gasification projects that convert coal into value-added products such as […]

THE GLOBAL steel industry is entering a defining decade where decarbonisation, energy transition, and competitiveness must move together rather than as separate priorities. For emerging economies like India, the challenge is particularly complex-balancing rapid steel capacity expansion with the need for lower emissions, stronger infrastructure, and long-term industrial resilience. Unlike developed markets, India’s steel ecosystem […]