New Era Cleantech Begins Development of India's first greenfield Integrated Coal Gasification and Carbon Capture Complex in Chandrapur

Chandrapur, Maharashtra,2026: New Era Cleantech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. a company focused on developing coal gasification and coal-to-chemicals infrastructure in India, today conducted the Bhoomi Pujan ceremony for India’s first greenfield Integrated Coal Gasification and Carbon Capture Complex at Bhadrawati in Chandrapur, Maharashtra. The auspicious ceremony was performed by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Devendra Fadnavis and was also attended by Union Minister of Coal & Mines Shri G. Kishan Reddy.

Spread across approximately 1,650 acres, the complex represents India's most advanced coal-to-chemicals initiative, integrating state-of-the-art gasification technology with Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) infrastructure. The project 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 over 5 million metric tonnes of coal annually, positioning it among India’s largest coal-to-chemicals initiatives. Environmental clearance has already been obtained, and a coal mine has been allocated to ensure a secure supply of raw material.

The development will be implemented in phases. Phase 1 will focus on the production of ammonia, ammonium nitrate, and mono ethylene glycol (MEG). Phase 2 will expand the product portfolio to include DME (Di Methyl Ether), urea, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and ethanol, thereby strengthening India’s domestic manufacturing capabilities for essential industrial inputs. The total investment in the project is ₹20,000 crores across the two phases.

India is currently heavily dependent on imported chemicals, fertilisers, and fuels which causes a persistent drain on foreign exchange reserves. This complex is a direct and large-scale response to this structural challenge, converting India's abundant domestic coal reserves into products that India imports at significant cost.

Speaking at the ceremony, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, said “ I am delighted to inaugurate the India's first greenfield Integrated Coal Gasification and Carbon Capture Complex in Chandrapur. I congratulate New Era Cleantech and on this occasion.”

Madhusudan Agrawal, Chairman, New Era Cleantech Solutions Pvt. Ltd states,“India has vast coal resources, and this project demonstrates how they can be utilised responsibly to build a strong domestic industrial ecosystem. 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. We believe initiatives like this will play an important role in supporting India’s long-term energy security, industrial growth and transition towards cleaner and more sustainable technologies.”

Balasaheb Darade, Managing Director, New Era Cleantech Solutions Pvt. Ltd said “The project represents a significant step toward strengthening Maharashtra’s industrial ecosystem and advancing domestic manufacturing of critical chemicals and fuels. The Bhoomi Pujan marks the formal commencement of on-ground development activities for the complex, which will be implemented in phases over the coming years. Once operational, the project is expected to help reduce India’s dependence on imported chemicals while supporting industrial growth and economic development in the Vidarbha region.”

New Era Cleantech Solutions was founded on a singular, ambitious conviction, that India's vast coal reserves, when converted responsibly and efficiently through advanced gasification technology, can become the foundation of a new, self-reliant industrial economy, rather than merely an environmental liability.

About New Era Cleantech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

New Era Cleantech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is focused on developing advanced coal gasification and coal-to-chemicals infrastructure in India. The company aims to convert domestic coal resources into critical industrial feedstocks while integrating technologies such as carbon capture to support cleaner and more efficient industrial production.