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CIL and GAIL form JV for coal-to-SNG project in Eastern Coalfields

Coal India Limited (CIL) and GAIL (India) Limited have joined forces to establish Coal Gas India Limited, a joint venture aimed at developing a coal-to-synthetic natural gas (SNG) project at Eastern Coalfields.  The project leverages CIL’s coal resources and GAIL’s expertise in natural gas processing and distribution to convert coal into SNG, providing an alternative source of natural gas. The Eastern Coalfields location offers access to significant coal reserves and existing infrastructure, supporting the viability…

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BPCL and CIL collaborate on coal-to-SNG project in Maharashtra

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.