New Era Cleantech Solutions has commenced development of India’s first greenfield integrated coal gasification and carbon capture complex at Bhadrawati in Chandrapur, Maharashtra. Spread across approximately 1,650 acres, the project involves an investment of INR 20,000 crores and will convert domestic coal into critical industrial chemicals and fuels used across sectors such as fertilisers, mining, textiles and packaging.
Once operational, the facility will process more than 5 million metric tonnes of coal annually, producing ammonia, ammonium nitrate and mono ethylene glycol in the first phase, with future expansion into products including DME, urea, sustainable aviation fuel and ethanol. The project was first cleared by the Government of Maharashtra in 2022 and aligns with the national vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat by strengthening India’s domestic manufacturing ecosystem.
The development assumes added significance at a time when global gas supplies have been disrupted following the conflict involving Iran and constraints around the strategic Strait of Hormuz, through which a large share of global LNG trade passes. The situation has highlighted India’s vulnerability to external supply shocks in fuels such as LPG and LNG. By converting India’s abundant domestic coal resources into critical industrial inputs, the Chandrapur complex is expected to contribute to reducing dependence on imported chemicals, fertilisers and fuels, while strengthening long-term energy security.
“India has vast coal resources, and this project demonstrates how they can be utilised responsibly to build a strong domestic industrial ecosystem,” said Madhusudan Agrawal, chairman, New Era Cleantech Solutions. “Through the integration of advanced coal gasification technology and carbon capture infrastructure, we aim to produce critical chemicals, fuels and fertiliser inputs that India currently imports in large quantities. This complex will not only strengthen manufacturing self-reliance but also contribute to the creation of a circular carbon economy by utilising captured emissions productively.”
