印度高灰分煤的煤气化技术

AboutNITIAayog TheNationalInstitutionforTransformingIndia(NITIAayog)was formed via a resolution of the UnionCabinetonJanuary1,2015.NITIAayogisthepremierpolicy‘Think Tank’of the Government of India,providingboth directionaland policy inputs.Whiledesigningstrategic and long-term policies andprogrammes for the Government of India, NITI Aayog alsoprovides relevant technical advicetotheCentreand Table of Contents i.Executive Summary.............................................................................................1 ii.Background..........................................................................................................3 iii.Inaugural Session................................................................................................4 Technologies........................................................................................................7 v.Session 2: Presentation on the development of a Fluidized Bed Gasification for vi.Session 3: Presentation on Industry Leadership and Indigenous Capabilities by vii.Session 4: Presentation on Industry Leadership and Indigenous Capabilities viii.Open Forum Discussion.....................................................................................17 ix.Concluding Remarks and Actionable Roadmap x.Way Forward.......................................................................................................20 xi.Annexure I (List of Participants)....................................................................21 Executive Summary NITI Aayog organized a workshop titled“Coal Gasification Technology for Indian High AshContent Coal”at NITI Bhawan, New Delhi, on 2ndSeptember2025.Theworkshop waschaired byDr V K Saraswat, Member,NITI Aayog. This pivotal event brought togetherall therelevant stakeholders,including senior officials from the Ministry of Coal, IIT Delhi,ProfessorFraunhofer IKTS,Germany and active participation from government Coal gasification is a thermochemical process that converts coal into syngas (a mixture ofCO, H₂, CO₂, CH₄and others), which canhave various applications such aselectricitygeneration, chemical production (methanol, ammonia, urea), and liquid fuels. With risingglobal energy demand and the need for cleaner utilisation of coal resources, coal India now stands at an inflection point. With national ambitions for coal gasificationexpansion, it is essential to ensure that the technologies selected are not only proven Fraunhofer Institute and others,who have actively engaged in developing and refining coalgasificationtechnologies to address the diverse characteristics of coal resources The workshop extensively explored the landscape of coal gasification technologies, bothglobally and indigenously,whicharefit for Indian coal. It also majorlydispelled the long- The open forum discussion was marked by a shared sense of urgency and purpose. Keythemes included theawareness about the specificinitiatives taken bythe Ministry of Coalto promote Coal Gasification, initial financial support through Viability Gap Funding (VGF) The workshop concluded with a powerful call to action from Dr. V.K. Saraswat, urging theindustry to embrace its role as a technology developer and implement indigenous solutions Background India stands at a critical juncture in its energy transition. While committed to achieving itsnet-zero carbon emissions target by 2070, the nation’s vast coal reserves remain acornerstone of its energy security and industrial growth. The challenge lies in harnessing this Coal gasification emerges as a potent instrument in this endeavor. It provides a pathway toconvert high-ash Indian coal into valuable products like methanol, ammonia, hydrogen, andsynthetic natural gas (SNG), thereby reducing reliance on imported fuels and feedstocks However, the path to commercial-scale deployment isfacing somechallenges. The uniquecharacteristics of Indian coal, such as high ash content (30-45%), variability in grosscalorific value, and complex mineral matter,have historically posed significant technical Inaugural Session The inaugural session set the stage for a day of insightful and productive discussions, withkey speakers framing the strategic context and core challenges of coal gasification in India. Shri Rajnath Ram, Adviser (Energy), NITI Aayog, delivered the welcome address, providingan overview of the national efforts to promote coal gasification. He highlighted the proactive Dr.Anshu Bharadwaj,Program Director,NITI Aayog,emphasized the strategicimperatives driving the gasification agenda.Heexplained that gasification is not merely anenergy technology but a critical enabler for India’s industrial ecosystem, providing a Dr. V.K. Saraswat, Member, NITI Aayog,delivered the keynote address, drawing attentionto the national significance of coal gasification and the persistent perception that Indian coal is unsuitable for gasification. He cited the example of China, which despite havingrelativelyhigh-