Project Overview: Talcher Coal Gasification Project, India
Location: Angul District, Odisha, India
Project Scale:
730,000 tons/year synthetic ammonia
1.27 million tons/year urea
Project Type: Full-scope EPC turnkey project, covering patent licensing, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
Key Highlights
Largest Single-Train Coal-to-Fertilizer Complex Globally
India’s first modern, large-scale coal-to-fertilizer plant, addressing the nation’s reliance on imported oil/gas by leveraging its abundant coal reserves.
EPC Scope by China National Chemical Engineering (CNCEC)
Covers entire process units: coal preparation, air separation, coal gasification, purification, ammonia/urea synthesis, plus utilities (circulating water, power distribution).
Total construction period: 46 months.
Socioeconomic Impact
4,000+ jobs during construction; 1,000+ long-term operational roles, boosting local employment and skills development.
Pioneering India’s coal-chemical industry, setting a benchmark for sustainable coal resource utilization.
Technological Significance
Centrifugal Pump Application: Our SDZA200-315 Slag Bath Circulation Pump ensures reliable high-temperature slag handling in the gasification process.
EPC Excellence: Integrates Chinese technology, equipment, and standards, demonstrating turnkey project capabilities under the Belt and Road Initiative.
Strategic Value
Reduces India’s fertilizer import dependency, enhancing energy security.
Promotes circular economy by converting coal into high-value agrochemicals.


