Underground Coal Gasification received a fresh push as Dr. B. Veera Reddy, Advisor, Ministry of Coal, reviewed Eastern Coalfields Limited’s (ECL) pilot R&D project at Kasta in Jharkhand. The visit focused on the project’s implementation and the development of clean coal technology.
Dr. Reddy inspected the project site and assessed its current progress. ECL officials and representatives of EETI briefed him on the different units of the pilot UCG plant.
Underground Coal Gasification Project Under Review
Dr. Reddy reviewed the implementation status of the pilot project during his visit.
The project team explained the functions of various units at the UCG plant. The briefing covered the ongoing work and operational aspects of the pilot facility.
The review reflects the Ministry of Coal’s focus on developing new technologies for the coal sector.
Focus on Clean Coal Technology
Underground coal gasification can support the development of alternative methods for using coal resources.
The Ministry is examining such technologies as part of its broader focus on cleaner and more efficient coal utilisation.
The Kasta pilot project is part of this technology-focused approach. Its progress could provide useful insights for future applications of underground coal gasification in the coal sector.
ECL Advances Pilot R&D Work
ECL is supporting the pilot project as part of its research and development efforts.
The site visit provided an opportunity to review the project’s progress and understand the work being carried out at the facility.
The Ministry’s continued review highlights the importance of technology and innovation in strengthening India’s coal sector.
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