Ranchi : In a significant step towards promoting Coal Bed Methane (CBM) development in Coal India Limited (CIL) leasehold areas, CMPDI organized a Stakeholders’ Meet through video conferencing on July 15, 2026 under the chairmanship of Shri Ajay Kumar, Director (Technical/Planning & Design).
The meeting was convened to seek feedback from prospective bidders on the Model Tender Document for the Selection of Coal Bed Methane Developers (CBMDs). The initiative is aimed at developing a transparent, competitive, and industry-friendly bidding framework for CBM extraction from CIL leasehold areas.
Overview of Proposed CBM Blocks
During the session, CMPDI presented an overview of the proposed CBM blocks identified within Coal India’s leasehold areas that are planned to be offered for commercial development.
The presentation covered the key features of the proposed bidding framework, including:
- Eligibility criteria for bidders
- Minimum work programme requirements
- Payment mechanism
- Bid evaluation process
- Other important contractual and technical provisions
CMPDI invited prospective bidders to share their suggestions and observations to further strengthen the tender document before its finalization.
Leading Energy Companies Participate
The meeting witnessed active participation from several leading companies in the CBM and hydrocarbon sector, including:
- Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)
- Essar Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Limited (EOGEPL)
- Prabha Energy Limited (PEL)
- Oil India Limited (OIL)
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
- GAIL (India) Limited
- Trans Continental Natural Resources Limited (TNRL)
- Mining Associates Pvt. Ltd. (MAPL)
- Mining Tech Consultancy Services Limited (MTCS)
- Vedanta-Cairn Oil & Gas Limited
Representatives from the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH), Coal India Limited (CIL), and its subsidiaries Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) and Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) also participated in the discussions.
Focus on a Transparent Bidding Process
The interaction provided a valuable platform for constructive dialogue between the government, industry, and potential developers. CMPDI stated that all suggestions received during the meeting would be carefully examined and incorporated, wherever appropriate, into the final Model Tender Document.
The proposed framework is expected to facilitate efficient CBM development while ensuring transparency, fair competition, and ease of participation for industry stakeholders.
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