Coal Ministry holds BRICS side event on clean coal technologies; highlights coal gasification

Source: Lokmat Times | Original Published At: 2026-06-24 13:56:56 UTC

Key Points

• India's Ministry of Coal organized a BRICS side event on clean coal technologies in New Delhi on June 24
• The event included a BRICS delegation from Russia, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates
• Coal gasification was highlighted as key technology for energy security and industrial development
• India aims to gasify 100 million tonnes of coal by 2030 through policy support and financial incentives
• Presentations covered coal gasification technology from BHEL, Jindal Steel, Greta Energy, and Coal India Limited
• The event facilitated knowledge exchange among BRICS countries on clean coal utilization
• Panel discussions addressed technology, project economics, and policy support for coal gasification adoption