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Reliance to Invest $4.6 bn in Coal Gasification Project in Andhra Pradesh
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 12:32 AM
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Reliance Industries has announced a $4.6 billion investment to set up a coal gasification plant in Andhra Pradesh.
Reliance Industries disclosed plans to spend about $4.6 billion on a coal gasification facility in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. The project aims to convert coal into synthesis gas, which can be used for power generation and the production of chemicals and fuels.
If executed, the plant would add a new dimension to India's energy mix, offering an alternative to conventional coal‑fired power plants while leveraging existing coal resources. Industry analysts note that coal gasification can improve fuel efficiency and lower emissions compared with direct combustion.
The initiative aligns with Reliance's broader strategy to diversify its energy portfolio beyond petroleum refining and petrochemicals. While detailed timelines and capacity figures have not been released, the company expects the project to create employment opportunities and contribute to the state's industrial growth.
If executed, the plant would add a new dimension to India's energy mix, offering an alternative to conventional coal‑fired power plants while leveraging existing coal resources. Industry analysts note that coal gasification can improve fuel efficiency and lower emissions compared with direct combustion.
The initiative aligns with Reliance's broader strategy to diversify its energy portfolio beyond petroleum refining and petrochemicals. While detailed timelines and capacity figures have not been released, the company expects the project to create employment opportunities and contribute to the state's industrial growth.