Coal-gasification firm seeks parity for coal-based urea projects with gas-based plants

A domestic coal-gasification firm has written to the government, seeking that coal-based urea projects be placed on equal footing with gas-based plants, including the introduction of appropriate offtake assurance mechanisms and earmarking of capacities for the coal-gasification route. The representation comes amid a broader government push to diversify feedstock sources for urea production, reduce reliance on imported natural gas, and leverage India’s vast domestic coal reserves through cleaner gasification technologies. In a letter to the government, The company said that, given the capital cost of coal-based plants is significantly higher than that of gas-based units, with a substantial portion of this expenditure attributable to GST and customs duties on equipment, it has requested the government to consider appropriate fiscal incentives and support measures to ensure project viability and encourage greater private-sector participation. New Era Cleantech Solution Pvt Ltd plans ...