Coal Ministry selects specific mines for long term coal gasification projects

Coal Ministry selects specific mines for long term coal gasification projects

New Delhi: The Ministry of Coal has designated specific mines for long-term coal gasification projects, paving the way for a greener future. The ministry has identified ten such mines that will pave the way for a greener future. This initiative aims to unlock cleaner energy production and reduce our carbon footprint.

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Mines identified for the supply of coal for gasification projects.
Hingula OCP, MCL
Ananta OCP, MCL
Integrated Lakhanpur Belpahar Lilari OCP, MCL
Amrapali OCP, CCL
Magadh OCP, CCL
Kusmunda OCL, SECL
Block-B, NCL
Niljai OC, WCL
Sonepur Bazari, ECL
Itapara ECL

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What are the key benefits of these designated specific mines:

1. It will reduce the carbon emissions
2. Through these mines the government is promoting cleaner energy
3. Attracting investments and cresting job opportunities
4. Boosting the economic growth in clean energy sector.

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