India's Green Energy Leap: NTPC and Honeywell UOP Partner for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
Key Ideas
- NTPC Green Energy Limited and Honeywell UOP have signed an MoU to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) using green hydrogen and carbon dioxide captured from NTPC's power plants.
- The collaboration is part of NTPC's Green Hydrogen Hub project in Pudimadaka, Andhra Pradesh, which aims to harness 7 GW of renewable energy and export over 2.5 million tonnes of green chemicals yearly.
- The partnership combines Honeywell UOP's expertise in sustainable aviation fuel production with NTPC's focus on green hydrogen development, in line with NTPC's goal of achieving a 60 GW renewable energy capacity by 2032.
- The Green Hydrogen Hub is set to attract significant investments, create job opportunities, and support India's target of reaching 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030.
NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) and Honeywell UOP have entered a partnership to explore Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production in India, signaling a major step in the country's green energy transition. The collaboration involves utilizing Honeywell's eFining™ technology, green hydrogen, and captured carbon dioxide from NTPC's power plants. This initiative is a crucial aspect of NTPC's future Green Hydrogen Hub project in Pudimadaka, Andhra Pradesh, spanning 1,200 acres. The hub is designed to be a comprehensive facility for green chemicals and sustainable manufacturing, with plans to generate 7 GW of renewable energy and export 2.5 million tonnes of green chemicals annually. By leveraging Honeywell UOP's expertise in sustainable aviation fuel and NTPC's leadership in green hydrogen, the partnership is aligned with NTPC's ambition to achieve 60 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2032. The Green Hydrogen Hub is anticipated to draw substantial investments of ₹1.85 lakh crore in Andhra Pradesh, offer significant job opportunities, and play a key role in India's target to reach 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030.