Govt sees coal gasification as big step for cleaner fuels

THE Ministry of Coal has stepped up efforts to promote coal gasification as part of the government's policy to switch to cleaner fuels, greener technologies, and a long-term vision for sustainable and inclusive growth.

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"Coal gasification transforms solid coal into syngas - a mix of carbon monoxide, hydrogen, and carbon dioxide - unlocking cleaner fuels, chemicals like methanol and ammonia, and reducing emissions," the Coal Ministry said on Tuesday.

The Ministry sees coal gasification as "a step toward energy self-reliance and a cleaner industrial future" as it produces cleaner fuels, chemical feedstocks and lower emissions.