Gasification India – 2026


India’s only Platform Focusing on COAL GASIFICATION
17th Edition dedicated to advancing India's Coal Gasification Mission
Two Day Technical Conference featuring expert-led sessions
16+ Technical Sessions including Panel Discussions
60+ Distinguished Speakers from Government, Industry & Technology Providers
250+ Senior Decision Makers from across the coal, steel, fertiliser, power and chemical sectors
25+ Technology & Solution Providers showcasing innovative products and services
Exclusive Platform to discuss policy, projects, technology and investment opportunities
Networking with Project Developers, EPC Contractors, Technology Providers and Investors
Focused Sessions on Coal-to-Chemicals, Hydrogen, Methanol, DME, SNG, UCG and CCUS
Business & Partnership Opportunities across India's rapidly expanding gasification ecosystem

22–23 October 2026  |  The Lalit, New Delhi

Why Attend Gasification India 2026?

Government Policies & Incentive Schemes
Stay ahead with the latest developments in India's Coal Gasification Mission, including the ₹46000 crore incentive scheme, NIPU-2026, coal gasification-based urea policy and other emerging government initiatives.

Flagship Projects & Case Studies
Learn from India's largest coal gasification projects across fertilisers, steel, chemicals, methanol, hydrogen, SNG, DME and underground coal gasification.

Technology & Innovation
Explore cutting-edge gasification technologies, indigenous developments, carbon capture (CCUS), digitalisation, feedstock flexibility and next-generation plant designs.

Investment & Business Opportunities
Discover upcoming projects, EPC opportunities, technology partnerships, equipment supply, financing models and investment prospects across India's growing gasification ecosystem.

Meet Industry Leaders
Network with senior executives from government organisations, PSUs, private industry, EPC companies, technology providers, consultants and project developers driving India's gasification mission.

Build Strategic Partnerships
Connect with decision makers, identify new business opportunities, exchange ideas and establish partnerships that support the commercial deployment of coal gasification technologies.

GASIFICATION INDIA – 2026 will go beyond discussions to explore real-world applications and implementation frameworks — helping stakeholders navigate the challenges and tap into the vast potential of gasification technologies.

By integrating insights, data, case studies, and expert perspectives, the event aims to map out the future growth trajectory of gasification in India and across the globe.

Join us on 22–23 October 2026 at The Lalit, New Delhi and be a part of India’s most dynamic forum focused on coal gasification, clean fuel production, and sustainable industrial transformation.

• Gasification Technologies & Process Efficiency
• Project Development & Feasibility Planning
• Market Dynamics and Strategy
• Feedstock and Production Utilisation
• Syngas Production and Application
• Collaboration and Partnerships in the Industry
• DME (Dimethyl Ether) Utilisation
• Blue Hydrogen
• Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage
• Bio Synthesis Syngas
• Net Zero via Coal Gasification
• Investment and Financing
• Mobility Sector Focus
• Industrial Applications and Integration
• Technical Challenges and Solutions
• Policy, Regulatory Frameworks, and Environmental Considerations
• Demonstration Projects and Development

Conference Focus Areas

Gasification India 2026 will bring together policymakers, project developers, technology providers, EPC companies, researchers and industry leaders to examine the latest developments driving India's Coal & Lignite Gasification Mission. The conference will focus on translating policy into projects, technology into commercial applications, and investment into long-term industrial growth.

Through keynote presentations, technical sessions, case studies and panel discussions, participants will gain valuable insights into government initiatives, flagship projects, emerging technologies and downstream opportunities shaping the future of coal gasification in India.

Join us on 22–23 October 2026 at The Lalit, New Delhi, and be part of India's premier platform dedicated to advancing coal gasification for energy security, import substitution and sustainable industrial development.

Focus Areas:
National Coal & Lignite Gasification Mission
Government Policies, Incentive Schemes & Regulatory Framework
Commercial Coal Gasification Projects & Case Studies
Coal-to-Chemicals: Methanol, DME, Ammonia & Urea
Synthetic Natural Gas (SNG) & Downstream Applications
Coal Gasification for Steel, Cement & Industrial Decarbonisation
Hydrogen Production through Coal Gasification
Underground Coal Gasification (UCG)
Gasification Technologies & Process Innovation
Carbon Capture, Utilisation & Storage (CCUS)
Feedstock Flexibility & Plant Optimisation
EPC, Engineering & Project Execution
Financing, Investment & Public–Private Partnerships
Digitalisation, AI & Smart Plant Operations
Environmental Compliance & Water Management
Indigenous Technology Development & R&D
Global Best Practices & International Collaboration
Future Opportunities in India's Gasification Ecosystem

Who Will Attend
Gasification India 2026?

Government Ministries, PSUs & Regulatory Authorities - Coal & Lignite - Mining Companies - Steel & DRI Manufacturers - Fertiliser & Ammonia Producers - Chemical & Petrochemical Companies - Oil & Gas Companies
Power Utilities & Independent Power Producers - Cement & Industrial Manufacturing Companies - Gasification Technology Providers & Process Licensors - EPC Contractors & Engineering Consultants - Equipment & Plant Manufacturers - Hydrogen, Methanol, DME & SNG Developers - Carbon Capture (CCUS) & Environmental Solution Providers - Financial Institutions, Investors & Infrastructure Funds - Research Organisations, Academia & Testing Laboratories - Industry Associations & International Delegations

Chairmen & Managing Directors - CEOs & Business Heads - Directors (Technical, Projects & Operations) - Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) - Plant Heads & Operations Heads - Project Directors & EPC Managers - Strategy & Business Development Heads - Engineering, Process & R&D Managers - Procurement & Supply Chain Heads - Sustainability, ESG & CCUS Leaders - Investment & Project Finance Professionals - Government Officials & Policymakers

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- Conference Agenda -

Thursday, 22 October 2026
08:00 - 09:00 Hrs: Registration & Networking Welcome Tea

Friday, 23 October 2026
09:00 - 09:30 Hrs: Networking Welcome Tea
09:00 - 10:30 Hrs
Inauguration Function: Accelerating India's Coal & Lignite Gasification Mission

Chief Guest Keynote Address
G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister Coal & Mines
Vikram Dev Dutt, Secretary - Ministry of Coal

Keynote Address
Rupinder Brar, Addl Secretary - Ministry of Coal
Sanoj Kumar Jha, Addl Secretary - Ministry of Coal

Industry Leader’s Welcome Address
Asheesh Kumar, Director Business Development – Coal India Limited
Balasaheb Darade, Managing Director - New Era Cleantech

Organiser Welcome Address
Ashwinkumar Khatri, DG – Mission Energy Foundation

09:30 - 10:30 Hrs
Leadership Panel Discussion: Accelerating India's Coal & Lignite Gasification Mission – Policy, Projects & Partnerships

Moderator: Amrit Lal Meena, Chairman, GTRC-India & Former Secretary, Ministry of Coal
Panellists
Balasaheb Darade, Managing Director - New Era Cleantech
Naveen Ahlawat, Head- Green Hydrogen, Green Steel, Gasification Projects & CCSU – Jindal Steel Limited
Suman Bakshi, GM & Head of Corporate Centre & DAO - Larsen & Toubro Limited
Massimiliano Zampa, Deputy CTO - Danieli Group
S V Srinivasan, Sr. Engineer Gasification Technology - Kartikay Vayunandana Private Limited
Rajesh Jha, Chief Projects Officer - Coal-to-Chemicals – Adani Group
Dr Peeyush Kumar, Managing Director - Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited 

11:00 - 12:00 Hrs
Advancing Coal Gasification Technologies for Commercial Deployment

Chair: Vartika Shukla, Former CMD - Engineers India Limited
Naveen Ahlawat, Head- Green Hydrogen, Green Steel, Gasification Projects & CCSU - Jindal Steel Limited
Hidayathullah Mohammad, Senior Engineer Gasification Technology - Airproducts
Prof G D Yadav, Emeritus Professor of Eminence - Institute of Chemical Technology

10:30 - 11:30 Hrs
India's Coal Gasification Projects: Progress, Challenges & the Road to Commercialisation

Chair: Vaibhav Kakulte, President - Greta Energy Limited
TBA - New Era Cleantech
Vivek Srivastava, Managing Director - Talcher Fertilizers Limited
Sudhakar Dawara, Vice President Technology - Reliance Industries Limited

12:00 - 13:15 Hrs
Coal-to-Chemicals: Unlocking Value through Methanol, SNG, DME, Hydrogen & Ammonia

Chair: Kapil Bansal, Partner, Energy Transition and Decarbonization - Ernst & Young
Lucio Boschetti, Area Sales Manager India & MEA - Casale S. A
Dipl.-Ing. Claudio Marsico, Head of Technical Sales Gasification - thyssenkrupp Uhde GmbH
Ulvi Kerestecioglu, Senior Project Manager Sales - Linde Engineering
TBA - CHOREN Industrietechnik GmbH

 12:00 - 13:00 Hrs
Underground Coal Gasification (UCG): Unlocking India's Deep Coal Resources

Chair: Roger Kumar, Managing Director - CASE Group
TBA - GMDC
TBA - ECL
Ivan Ivanovich Utkin, General Director - Skochinsky Institute of Mining
Aadil Keshwani Managing Director - John Finlay India Private Limited 

14:00 - 15:00 Hrs
Financing India's Coal Gasification Projects: Investment, Risk & Commercial Viability

Chair: Prof G D Yadav, Emeritus Professor of Eminence - Institute of Chemical Technology
Lovesh Singla, Sr. VP - SBI Capital Markets
Rajiv Agarwal, Director Technical - Engineers India Limited
TBA - New Era Cleantech

14:00 - 15:00
Carbon Management, CCUS & Environmental Sustainability in Coal Gasification

Chair: S Shaswattam, ED NETRA - NTPC Limited
TBA - thyssenkrupp
Yash Agarwal, CEO & Co-Founder - SS Gas Lab Asia Private Limited
Abhishek Jha, Chief of Staff – UrjanovaC
Tridib Kumar Sinha, Co-Founder & CTO - U Green Tech 

15:00 - 16:00 Hrs
Gasification Beyond Chemicals: Transforming India's Thermal Energy Systems

Chair: Prof Vikram Vishal, Professor - IIT Mumbai
Gobinda Gopal Pal, Chief Operating Officer - Shyam Metalics & Energy Limited
Rahuel George, Country Head - CASE Group
Varun Kumar, Managing Director - Dev Energy

15:30 – 17.00 Hrs
The Next Frontier in Coal Gasification: Research, Innovation & Commercialisation

Chair: Prof S Dasappa, Professor Centre for Sustainable Technologies – IISc
Prof D K Sharma, Visiting Faculty - Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology
Dr Prakash D Chavan, Sr. Principal Scientist, Head Gasification & Catalysis Research Group - CSIR-CIMFR
Dr Shalini Gautam, Associate Professor IIT Dhanbad
Poster Presentation: National Paper Presentation & Research Award Competition

16:30 - 18.30 Hrs
Building the Gasification Plant: Critical Technologies, Equipment & Solutions

Chair: Sudhakar Dawara, Vice President Technology - Reliance Industries Limited
Dr. Taghavi Shahriyar, Director Strategy & Sales - Arvos GmbH
Mansi Kothari, CEO - MTPI Products Private Limited
Deepak Hans, Manager Technical Marketing – Alleima India
Massimiliano Zampa, Deputy CTO - Danieli Group
Soumya Jyoti Choudhury - Process Specialist - Fluor Daniel

17:00 Hrs
Vote of Thanks & End of Conference

18:30 Hrs

Annual General Meeting of GTRC-India

18:30 Hrs

Networking Cocktail followed by Dinner

Presentation and Paper Submission

The Programme Committee encourages you to send abstracts/papers. The abstract must not exceed 8 pages for oral presentation with tables and illustrations. Abstracts/papers will only be accepted in electronic form (MS Word) to be submitted by email to below.

The deadline for abstracts/papers submission is 15 September 2026.

Contact:
Ashwinkumar Khatri, Director General
dg@missionenergy.org l +91 9833951556

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About Us

Throughout the last 18 years Mission Energy Foundation have delivered successful platforms of knowledge dissemination on various subjects like Gasification, Waste-to-Energy, Hydrogen, Zero Emission, Fly Ash Utilization, Biomass, Solar and Wind gathering who's who from Entrepreneurs to Academicians to Government Authorities to Technology Providers to Consultants to Industry Professionals from the growing energy sector globally.