BPCL and CIL collaborate on coal-to-SNG project in Maharashtra
Author: PPD Team Date: December 3, 2024
Author: PPD Team Date: December 3, 2024
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Coal India Limited (CIL) signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) on December 2, 2024, in Mumbai.
The collaboration aims to explore the development of a coal-to-synthetic natural gas (SNG) project using surface coal gasification at Western Coalfields (WCL).
Surface coal gasification transforms coal into synthetic natural gas, providing a cleaner alternative to traditional coal-based energy.
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