Coal India (CIL) is exploring the feasibility of producing methanol and other chemicals. Also, the state-run miner is exploring techno-commercial feasibility of production of methanol and other chemicals.
Further, the PSU, through a joint venture with GAIL, Rashtriya Chemical Fertilizers (RCF) and Fertilizer Corporation of India (FCIL) is involved in a venture to set up a coal-based fertiliser plant at the site of the defunct Talcher unit of FCIL.
Coal India is the world’s largest coal mining company. It also produces non-coking coal and coking coal of various grades for diverse applications.
