New Era Cleantech Solutions Pvt. Ltd has initiated the development of India’s first integrated coal gasification and carbon capture complex in Bhadrawati, located in Chandrapur. Spread across 1,650 acres, the project involves a substantial investment of ₹20,000 crore. Once operational, the facility will process more than 5 million metric tonnes of coal annually, marking a major milestone in India’s push toward advanced coal-to-chemicals technologies.
Diverse Product Portfolio with Expansion Plans
Initially, the complex will produce key industrial and fertiliser inputs such as Ammonia, Ammonium nitrate and monoethylene glycol (MEG). Subsequently, the company plans to expand into additional products, including dimethyl ether (DME), urea, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and ethanol. As a result, the project aims to create a diversified product portfolio that supports multiple sectors, from agriculture to clean fuels.
Leadership Highlights Strategic Importance
Madhusudan Agrawal, Chairman of the company, emphasized that India’s abundant coal resources can be utilised responsibly through advanced gasification and carbon capture technologies. He further noted that the project will produce critical inputs currently imported in large volumes, thereby strengthening the domestic industrial ecosystem. Additionally, he highlighted the role of carbon capture in creating a circular carbon economy by productively utilising captured emissions.
Boost to Regional and National Industrial Growth
Balasaheb Darade, Managing Director, underlined that the project will significantly strengthen Maharashtra’s industrial ecosystem. Moreover, it is expected to drive economic development in the Vidarbha region by creating new opportunities in manufacturing and infrastructure. Overall, the integrated complex represents a forward-looking approach to balancing industrial growth with sustainability. As reported by manufacturingtodayindia.com, by combining coal gasification with carbon capture, the project aims to reduce emissions while maximising resource efficiency. In the long run, this initiative will support India’s transition toward cleaner technologies, enhance energy security, and accelerate the development of a self-reliant chemical and fuel industry.
