Reliance, Axis Energy Lead Coal Gasification Block Bids

25 Dec 2025 CW Team

According to bid participation details released after the opening of technical bids, Reliance Industries and Axis Energy jointly participated in bids for a significant number of coal blocks spread across multiple states. The two companies were common bidders for blocks in Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh, including Badibahal-Kendudihi, Chhatabar Combined, Ustali, Recherla and Chintalpudi Sector A1, highlighting their strategic focus on securing long-term coal feedstock.

In several other cases, Reliance Industries and Axis Energy were part of consortium bids alongside other mining and logistics companies, underlining their intent to support large-scale coal gasification and downstream industrial applications.

The Ministry of Coal had offered 41 coal blocks for auction as part of its policy push to promote coal gasification, cut import dependence and support India’s transition towards cleaner and more efficient use of coal resources. Technical bids were opened only for blocks that attracted participation from at least two bidders, with Reliance Industries and Axis Energy featuring prominently among the qualified contenders.

Industry observers said the strong presence of the two companies reflects rising private sector confidence in India’s coal gasification policy framework and the long-term demand outlook for energy, chemicals and industrial fuels. The outcome of the auction is expected to play a key role in shaping India’s coal gasification ecosystem and accelerating investments in cleaner coal technologies.

Reliance Industries and Axis Energy Ventures India Private Limited have emerged as leading bidders in the central government’s latest round of coal block auctions, aimed at accelerating domestic coal gasification and promoting cleaner energy production. According to bid participation details released after the opening of technical bids, Reliance Industries and Axis Energy jointly participated in bids for a significant number of coal blocks spread across multiple states. The two companies were common bidders for blocks in Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh, including Badibahal-Kendudihi, Chhatabar Combined, Ustali, Recherla and Chintalpudi Sector A1, highlighting their strategic focus on securing long-term coal feedstock. In several other cases, Reliance Industries and Axis Energy were part of consortium bids alongside other mining and logistics companies, underlining their intent to support large-scale coal gasification and downstream industrial applications. The Ministry of Coal had offered 41 coal blocks for auction as part of its policy push to promote coal gasification, cut import dependence and support India’s transition towards cleaner and more efficient use of coal resources. Technical bids were opened only for blocks that attracted participation from at least two bidders, with Reliance Industries and Axis Energy featuring prominently among the qualified contenders. Industry observers said the strong presence of the two companies reflects rising private sector confidence in India’s coal gasification policy framework and the long-term demand outlook for energy, chemicals and industrial fuels. The outcome of the auction is expected to play a key role in shaping India’s coal gasification ecosystem and accelerating investments in cleaner coal technologies.

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