Bhadrawati, Chandrapur District, Maharashtra, India
1,650 Acres (MIDC Industrial Area, Chandrapur)
Pressurised entrained-flow coal gasification with integrated CCUS
5 MMTPA (Million Metric Tonnes Per Annum) of coal feed — processed across two phases
Ultra Mega Project — Government of Maharashtra
New Era Cleantech is developing India’s most ambitious clean coal initiative. The Integrated Coal Gasification and Carbon Capture Complex will process coal into synthesis gas (syngas) — a versatile feedstock that can be converted into a wide range of high-value chemicals that India currently imports. The project simultaneously captures the CO₂ produced during the process, preventing it from entering the atmosphere and enabling India to honour its climate commitments without sacrificing industrial output or energy security.
The project is structured in two phases, allowing phased capital deployment, revenue generation and risk management across a carefully designed execution timeline.
The heart of New Era’s complex is a proven industrial gasification process, adapted and optimised for Indian conditions and feedstock.
High-grade coal from our captive mine at Bhadrawati (within 300 metres of the plant) and supplementary WCL linkage is fed into the gasifier together with oxygen and steam.
— Inside the gasifier, coal reacts at high temperatures and pressure to produce raw synthesis gas (syngas) — a mixture primarily of carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen (H₂).
The raw syngas passes through a Gas Processing Unit comprising: (a) Water Gas Shift (WGS) reactors, which adjust the CO-to-H₂ ratio for different downstream products, and (b) a CO₂ + H₂S Removal Unit, which cleans the gas and separates the carbon and sulphur streams.
The separated CO₂ stream enters the Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) sub-system. Depending on purity and commercial opportunity, CO₂ is directed to chemical utilisation, geological sequestration (basalt formations, saline aquifers) or enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and enhanced coal bed methane recovery (ECBMR).
H₂S-rich gas is processed through a Sulphur Recovery Unit, producing elemental sulphur as a marketable by-product.
The separated CO₂ stream enters the Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) sub-system. Depending on purity and commercial opportunity, CO₂ is directed to chemical utilisation, geological sequestration (basalt formations, saline aquifers) or enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and enhanced coal bed methane recovery (ECBMR).
New Era’s product portfolio has been designed to maximise value extraction from syngas while targeting products with strong domestic demand, import substitution potential and policy support. The complex is structured to produce both nitrogen-based fertilisers and methanol-chain chemicals, creating resilience across product cycles.
A critical raw material for the polyester and PET industries. India is a major importer; domestic production from syngas represents a significant import substitution opportunity.
Clean ethanol produced from syngas, suited for India's ethanol-blending programme and industrial applications.
High-purity hydrogen for industrial use across refining, fertilisers and emerging clean energy applications.
A primary feedstock for nitrogen fertilisers. Produced from syngas-derived hydrogen and atmospheric nitrogen.
A high-nitrogen fertiliser and industrial explosive. Derived from the ammonium stream; serves both the agricultural and mining sectors.
A versatile platform chemical and clean fuel. India's National Methanol Programme creates a growing policy-driven demand base.
A clean-burning fuel and chemical intermediate derived from methanol. Under active policy consideration as an LPG substitute and transport fuel.
A key industrial chemical used in the production of PET, fibres, adhesives and solvents. Currently largely imported.
Recovered from the H₂S stream via the Sulphur Recovery Unit. Used in fertiliser, chemicals and tyre manufacturing.
New Era Cleantech has systematically secured each foundational pillar required for a project of this scale and complexity. The following milestones represent a body of work spanning over three years of deliberate, execution-focused effort:
Incorporated under the Companies Act 2013 with a sole focus on gasification and CCUS.
Memorandum of Understanding signed with the Government of Maharashtra; Ultra Mega Project designation conferred.
1,650 acres at Bhadrawati Major Industrial Area, Chandrapur, Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC).
Physical possession of the plot formally handed over by MIDC
Memorandum of Understanding signed with the Government of Maharashtra; Ultra Mega Project designation conferred.
Environmental Clearance approved by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India.
Letter of Award issued for INR 1,100 Crore (~USD 130 Million) — the highest grant awarded to any private-sector entity under the scheme.
30 MMT captive coal mine (Bhandak West) at Bhadrawati, within 300 metres of the project site; high-quality coal reserves sufficient for the project's lifecycle.
WCL (Western Coalfields Ltd.) coal linkage secured as supplementary supply backup.
Engineering and licensing agreement executed with Zhangzhi Chemical Engineering Construction Co. Ltd. (ZZCEC/CETEC) for HT-L Quench Gasification Technology.
Approved by the relevant Ministry; enabling mining operations to commence as per project schedule.
Completion of pre-project activities including site preparation, 60% of 16 km boundary wall construction, and vendor onboarding.
Under active evaluation; appointment expected to drive the engineering and procurement phase.
Target completion
Target
Commercial negotiations underway with prospective customers across the product portfolio.
Company Incorporation
Ultra Mega Project Status
Feasibility Report Complete
Environment Clearance
Coal Ministry Grant
Pre-project Complete
Financial Closure
Engineering Design
Equipment Delivery
Plant Commissioning
Mechanical Completion
Financial Closure
Equipment Delivery
Mechanical Completion
Plant Commissioning
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