India's National Coal Gasification Mission Aims to Reduce Energy Crisis Impact Amid West Asia Conflicts
The ongoing war in West Asia has disrupted India's LPG supply, reminiscent of the 1973 Oil Shock. In response, India is reviving coal gasification technologies, initially proposed by Syed Husain Zaheer in the 1950s for a national gas grid. Despite historical setbacks, the National Coal Gasification Mission was launched in 2021, targeting the gasification of 100 million tonnes of coal by 2030 with an investment of Rs 85,000 crore. The initiative aims to reduce dependence on imported energy sources and enhance domestic fuel production.
Theia Market Signal Identification - AI AssistedThe war in West Asia has led to an energy crisis in India, affecting LPG supplies. This situation echoes the 1973 Oil Shock, prompting India to consider alternative energy sources. Syed Husain Zaheer's 1955 proposal for a national gas grid based on coal gasification has been revived through the National Coal Gasification Mission, targeting 100 million tonnes of coal by 2030.
The initiative, backed by Rs 85,000 crore in investments, aims to reduce reliance on imports of natural gas and other fuels. Coal India Limited and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited have established Bharat Coal Gasification & Chemicals Limited to advance clean coal technologies.
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