India’s coal gasification drive adds fresh momentum to the coal trade and bulk shipping

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India’s push for coal gasification is driving new industrial demand in coal trade and boosting dry bulk shipping, particularly beyond traditional thermal power generation, signaling a nuanced impact on the country’s energy transition.

Coal gasification is increasingly emerging as an additional driver of coal trade and dry bulk shipping demand. While it is unlikely to fundamentally reverse the long-term transition away from coal, it is gradually creating new industrial demand beyond conventional thermal power generation. This is particularly evident in countries such as India, which are seeking greater ...