Indian Chemical News (ICN), an online news media covering Chemicals, Petrochemicals, and Energy sector is organizing a session on ‘Coal Gasification: Boosting Coal to Chemical’ at The Leela, Mumbai on July 10, 2026 to discuss transforming solid coal into high-value chemicals like methanol, ammonia, and olefins, driving India toward self-reliance in chemical manufacturing.

The session is a part of 2-day long NextGen Chemicals & Petrochemicals Summit 2026 organized by ICN on July 9-10, 2026, under the theme "REACT. CREATE. INNOVATE.”

Industry professionals interested in participating can register for the conference at: https://www.indianchemicalnews.com/nextgen-chemical-and-petrochemical-summit-2026/register.php

Recognized as one of India's premier leadership platforms for the chemicals, petrochemicals, and energy sectors, the summit will bring together C-suite executives, policymakers, technology innovators, investors, and industry experts to deliberate on strategies that will define the next phase of industrial growth.

Coal gasification is a strategic necessity for India's economic security. By converting vast domestic coal reserves into high-value syngas, India can replace imported feedstocks like methanol, ammonia, and petrochemicals, ultimately reducing its trade deficit and supporting the Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) vision. India aims to gasify 100 million tonnes of coal by 2030 to enhance energy security and reduce import bills.

The ninth session on day 2, ‘Coal Gasification: Boosting Coal to Chemical’’, will deliberate on how converting domestic coal into synthesis gas (syngas) can revolutionize the Indian chemical industry. 

Key discussion points include Import substitution, feedstock security and financial viability ; High-ash challenges, product pathways and cluster development; Coal-to-methanol, ammonia and urea and syngas ratio adjustments; Carbon footprint, carbon management and resource management; Supply chain resilience; and Ongoing joint ventures.

Among the distinguished speakers are Debasish Nanda, Former Director, Coal India; Balasaheb Darade, Founder, New Era Cleantech; Vivek Srivastava, Managing Director, Talcher Fertilizers; and Vaibhav Kakulte, President - Business Development & Corporate Planning, Greta Energy.. The session will be moderated byViswanathan Rajendran, Partner, Kearney.

The conference is supported by Country Partners -Business Sweden – The Swedish Trade & Invest Council and Flanders Investment & Trade; Principal Partner - DCM Shriram Chemicals; Platinum Partner - Premier Tech; Gold Partners - Dürr, Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd. (GFL), Indo Borax Chemicals, Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Revvity Signals, and Superform Chemistries; HSE Partner- Netradyne; Banking Partner - DBS Bank; Associate Partners - Epsilon, Fanqun, Godavari Biorefineries Ltd., and SarthhakAI; Supporting Partners - Calibre Chemicals, Excel Industries, and JM Baxi Marine Services; Event Tech Partner - EZBIZ Technologies; and Media Partner - Indian Pharma Post.