Archive · 12 Sep 2025
India Integrates Underground Coal Gasification in Auctions
The Indian government is planning to use underground coal gasification (UCG) to create cleaner energy from coal that is hard to mine.
They're working on new rules and consulting with experts.
UCG involves turning coal into gas while it's still underground.
This method could help India make its own clean fuels like hydrogen and reduce the need to import coal.
The aim is to boost the economy, reduce pollution, and move towards cleaner energy sources.
Government plans to incorporate Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) provisions in coal mine auctions.
A committee is reviewing mining plan guidelines for UCG integration.
UCG gasifies unmineable coal seams with minimal surface impact.
Roadshow held in Mumbai to promote coal gasification technologies.
The initiative aims to reduce import dependency and boost economic growth through cleaner energy.
- Who
- Indian Ministry of Coal and stakeholders
- What
- Integrating Underground Coal Gasification into coal mine auctions and promoting coal gasification technologies
- When
- Guidelines and approvals are being streamlined.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To promote cleaner fuels, reduce import dependence and stimulate economic growth.
- Initiative
- Integrating Underground Coal Gasification into coal mine auctions
- Key Feature
- UCG gasifies unmineable coal seams in-situ
- Goal
- Promote cleaner fuel and reduce import dependence
- Benefits
- Minimal surface disturbance and reduced water usage
- Roadshow
- Held in Mumbai on Friday, September 12, 2025
- Industry Partner
- FICCI
