Gail and RCFL tie-up for coal gasification project

Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) signed an MOU with with Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilisers Ltd (RCFL) for the proposed surface coal gasification project in Talcher. The cost of the project is Rs 2,400 crore approximately.Gail will carry out techno-economic study of a commercial coal gasification plant, while RCF will carry out the techno-economic study of a commercial plant for utilising synthesis gas from the proposed coal gasification plant. The project will help produce 7.76 mmscmd of synthesis gas (equivalent to 3,000 tonnes per day of ammonia).

Investment : Rs.2400 Crore
Location : Talcher, Orissa
Status : MOU Signed



[22 October 2007]