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.