Date: September 29, 2026
Board Meeting Outcomes
Coal India Limited (CIL) and Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL) have executed a Non-Binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on September 29, 2026.
The MoU is for exploring the development of a Coal Gasification based Urea Production facility at Sindri, Jharkhand.
Under this Non-Binding MoU, the initial focus will be to assess the technical, commercial, and implementation modalities of the project.
The assessment will facilitate preparation of a Preliminary Feasibility Report (PFR) for evaluating project viability.
The MoU is explicitly described as non-binding, indicating it is an exploratory agreement rather than a firm commitment.
Other Operational / Legal / Strategic Disclosures
This disclosure represents a strategic initiative by Coal India Limited to explore value-added applications of coal through gasification technology for urea production.
The partnership with HURL (Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited) suggests a collaboration between coal mining and fertilizer production expertise.
The location specified is Sindri, Jharkhand, which has historical significance in India's fertilizer industry.