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India’s power generation is contributed almost by all types of conventional and non-conventional power generating plants. But, it is always inclined toward the coal-based power generation. With the increasing new establishments and demands, it is stated that the natural availability of coal will be limited and the coal sector will face a shortfall in the upcoming future.

Due to the given limitations on coal, natural gas plays an important role in India’s power sector. As compared to coal, its environmental impacts are comparatively less, which makes gas-based power generation more attractive [5].