Coal India and BHEL Move Rs 25,000 Crore Gasification Project into Construction
The coal gasification project jointly associated with Coal India and BHEL, valued at Rs 25,000 crore, has entered the construction phase, as reported by Moneycontrol on 22 October 2026. No further details on location, scope breakdown or timelines were available in the published report.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Project | Coal Gasification Project |
| Promoters / Entities | Coal India, BHEL |
| Reported Value | Rs 25,000 crore |
| Current Stage | Construction Phase (entered) |
| Reported By | Moneycontrol, 22 October 2026 |
Project Stage in Context
The transition to construction is a significant milestone for a project of this scale. Projects India tracks 10,399 projects in the Other Construction Projects sub-sector across India. Of these, 6,738 remain under approvals, 1,449 are at the planning stage, and 1,492 have reached construction started — the stage this Coal India-BHEL venture has now entered. A further 381 are at an early or announced stage, indicating a substantial pipeline of projects still to move forward.
The stage breakdown underlines how relatively few tracked projects across this sub-sector make it to active construction at any given time, which places this Rs 25,000 crore project among the more advanced undertakings in the current tracked universe. Suppliers and contractors watching for live construction activity can browse Other Construction Projects tracked across India on Projects India.
Where Construction Activity Is Concentrated
Within the Other Construction Projects sub-sector tracked by Projects India, Maharashtra leads with 1,444 projects, followed by Karnataka at 1,059, Madhya Pradesh at 643, Andhra Pradesh at 558, Bihar at 534 and Tamil Nadu at 518. These six states account for a significant share of the sub-sector's tracked project activity and represent the geographies where supplier and contractor pipelines are thickest.
For those seeking a broader view of construction activity, the Construction Projects sector overview on Projects India covers the full range of tracked opportunities.
Other Notable Projects Currently at Construction Stage
Among other projects that Projects India tracks as having recently entered or progressed through the construction stage in this sub-sector are:
- K K Lake City (Phase I), a residential and commercial project at Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, valued at Rs 14,409 crore, promoted by K K Asset Plus Private Limited.
- Medical College and Hospital Project at Itki, Ranchi, Jharkhand, valued at Rs 736 crore, promoted by Azim Premji Foundation.
- Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirtha Kshetra at Punauradham, Sitamarhi, Bihar, valued at Rs 888.38 crore, promoted by Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation.
- Educational Institute Building Project at Quepem, South Goa, promoted by Parul Education Foundation, valued at Rs 170 crore.
These examples illustrate the diversity of project types, sizes and promoters currently active across the sub-sector. Projects India has added three new projects to this sub-sector in the last 90 days, and tracks a total of 10,399 projects. A full list is available at all tracked projects.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
A project of Rs 25,000 crore entering the construction phase represents a material procurement opportunity for civil contractors, equipment suppliers, engineering firms and specialist construction service providers. However, because only the headline details have been published at this stage — with no breakdown of scope, sub-contractor appointments, tendering status or location — suppliers are advised to monitor official announcements from Coal India and BHEL directly for procurement timelines.
More broadly, the stage data tracked by Projects India shows that only 1,492 of the 10,399 projects in this sub-sector have reached the construction started stage, compared with 6,738 still under approvals. This ratio signals that while the pipeline is large, active construction-phase opportunities remain selective. Suppliers looking to position early should also watch projects currently at the approvals received stage — 56 are tracked at that point — as these are closest to entering construction. There are currently no open India tenders recorded by Projects India in the Construction Projects sector.
For contractors active in other infrastructure segments, recent award activity in the market includes contract wins such as those tracked by Projects India across civil and energy construction.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Coal India BHEL coal gasification project?
It is a coal gasification project associated with Coal India and BHEL, valued at Rs 25,000 crore. As reported by Moneycontrol on 22 October 2026, the project has entered the construction phase. No further details on location or scope were available in the published report.
How much is the Coal India BHEL gasification project worth?
The project is reported to be valued at Rs 25,000 crore. This figure was reported by Moneycontrol on 22 October 2026. No alternative figures were reported by other outlets covering this story.
Which states have the most Other Construction Projects tracked in India?
According to Projects India data, Maharashtra leads with 1,444 tracked projects in the Other Construction Projects sub-sector, followed by Karnataka at 1,059, Madhya Pradesh at 643, Andhra Pradesh at 558, Bihar at 534 and Tamil Nadu at 518.
How many construction projects in India are currently at the construction started stage?
Projects India tracks 1,492 projects at the construction started stage within the Other Construction Projects sub-sector, out of a total of 10,399 tracked projects. The largest group, 6,738 projects, remains under approvals.
