NTPC's Milestone Achievement in Carbon Management and Sustainable Fuel Production
Key Ideas
  • NTPC has successfully synthesized CO2 captured from flue gas with hydrogen to produce methanol at its Vindhyachal plant, marking a groundbreaking achievement.
  • The CO2 capture and the CO2-to-methanol plants at NTPC’s Vindhyachal plant are the first of their kind globally, demonstrating a significant advancement in carbon management and sustainable fuel production.
  • NTPC is also focusing on developing Gen-4 ethanol, green urea, and sustainable aviation fuel, showcasing its commitment to innovation for an environmentally sustainable future.
  • The launch of hydrogen-fueled buses at Leh and the unveiling of NTPC’s 50-year logo signify the company's dedication to advancing clean and green technologies and sustaining growth and excellence.
The Government-owned power giant NTPC made a major breakthrough by successfully synthesizing CO2 captured from flue gas with hydrogen to produce methanol at its Vindhyachal plant. This achievement is globally significant as both the CO2 capture and the CO2-to-methanol plants are the first of their kind, setting a new milestone in carbon management and sustainable fuel production. NTPC Chairman Gurdeep Singh highlighted the company's focus on developing innovative technologies like Gen-4 ethanol, green urea, and sustainable aviation fuel, alongside their progress with hydrogen and carbon capture. The virtual launch of hydrogen-fuel buses at Leh showcases NTPC's commitment to clean energy solutions and green technologies. The unveiling of NTPC's 50-year logo with an infinity loop symbolizes the company's enduring commitment to growth and excellence, marking 50 years of powering India's progress. NTPC's initiatives reflect a strong dedication to environmental sustainability and technological advancement in the energy sector.
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