NTPC Plans Rs 14,000 Crore Coal Gasification Plant in Chhattisgarh Awaiting Government Funding
State-owned NTPC plans to invest Rs 14,000 crore in a coal gasification plant at Talaipalli, Chhattisgarh, producing 0.5 million tonnes of synthetic natural gas annually at a cost of Rs 13 per million British thermal units. The project awaits government approval and around Rs 2,000 crore in Viability Gap Funding under the Centre's Rs 37,500-crore coal gasification scheme. NTPC has completed feasibility studies and aims to commission the plant within four to five years, seeking buyers and financing for the project.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
businessstandard broke this story on 7 Oct, 11:12 am. Other outlets followed.