Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
Offers a strategic pathway to reduce India's import dependence on LPG, utilize abundant domestic coal resources more efficiently and cleanly, and enhance energy security. It represents a significant industrial and technological development.
Coal gasification is a thermochemical process that converts coal into syngas (a mixture of hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide), which can then be further processed into various chemicals, including Dimethyl Ether (DME). This technology aims to unlock the chemical value of coal beyond direct combustion, offering a pathway for cleaner utilization of domestic coal resources.