Coal Ministry opens Round-2 bids for ₹37,500 crore gasification scheme

This document outlines the timeline for the Round-2 application process and the eligibility criteria for potential applicants.

Who it concerns: Eligible applicants include public sector undertakings (PSUs), private companies, joint ventures (JVs), or consortia of not more than three companies.

What the ministry decided

• The Ministry of Coal notified the timeline for Round-2 of the Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects.
• The Pre-Application Conference is scheduled for 18.09.2026.
• The last date for receipt of queries is 23.09.2026.
• The Ministry of Coal will respond to queries by 05.10.2026.
• The application due date for Round 2 is 09.11.2026.
• Applications will be opened on 10.11.2026.
• The declaration of the selected applicant is scheduled for 22.12.2026.
• The Letter of Award (LoA) is scheduled for issuance on 06.01.2026 (as stated in the text).
• The signing of the Project Agreement is scheduled for 08.03.2027.
• The RFP defines 'Clean Syngas' as gas with a combined CO + H₂ concentration of not less than 55% by volume and nitrogen content not exceeding 40% by volume.
• The Ministry of Coal reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel the RFP or selection process at any stage without assigning reasons or incurring liability.

Also in the document

• The document states that the timelines are tentative and subject to change.
• Any changes to the timeline will be communicated via the Ministry of Coal's website or the MSTC portal.
• The RFP is an invitation to apply and does not bind the Ministry of Coal to select any applicant.
• Applicants are responsible for their own due diligence and bear all costs related to application preparation.