NTPC has announced plans to establish a green hydrogen project with a production capacity of 1 tonne per day in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The project will be developed through the NTPC Energy Technology Research Alliance, which serves as the company’s dedicated research and development wing. According to NTPC, the plant will be located within the NETRA campus and will use advanced plasma gasification technology to convert waste into tar-free syngas that can be processed into hydrogen.

The initiative reflects NTPC’s broader strategy to integrate emerging clean energy technologies into its long-term growth plans. As India’s largest power producer, NTPC is responsible for supplying a quarter of the country’s electricity requirements. The company currently operates over 85 GW of installed capacity and is adding another 30.90 GW, including 13.3 GW of renewable energy capacity that is already under construction.

Waste-to-hydrogen through plasma gasification

The proposed hydrogen plant is designed to generate 1 tonne of green hydrogen per day, using a combination of high-temperature plasma gasification and downstream purification via pressure swing adsorption or membrane-based systems. The plasma gasification process will convert waste into a tar-free syngas stream, which will then be refined into hydrogen for clean energy applications. NTPC stated that this waste-to-hydrogen route supports its goal of adopting advanced technologies that advance sustainability and energy diversification.

The company has set ambitious growth targets as part of its long-term planning cycle. NTPC aims to reach a production capacity of 149 GW by 2032, with 60 GW dedicated to renewable energy sources. By 2037, the company plans to expand its overall capacity to 244 GW, signaling a significant shift towards clean energy integration across its portfolio. The Greater Noida hydrogen project forms part of this transition and demonstrates NTPC’s commitment to investing in new technologies associated with India’s green hydrogen vision.

By developing this plant through its research wing, NTPC intends to build technical capability in hydrogen production while exploring scalable solutions for waste management, clean fuels and energy security. The company views the project as a key step in strengthening India’s emerging green hydrogen landscape and supporting national decarbonisation goals.

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