Honeywell has announced a partnership with NTPC Green Energy Ltd to explore the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in India, the companies said on Monday.
SAF, a cleaner alternative to traditional aviation fuel, is derived from non-petroleum sources and is designed to reduce carbon emissions from air travel. The collaboration will evaluate the use of Honeywell’s proprietary eFining technology to convert carbon dioxide captured from NTPC’s power plants, along with green hydrogen, into SAF.
NTPC Green, a subsidiary of NTPC Ltd, aims to expand its portfolio of clean energy solutions through this initiative. The company sees SAF, particularly when blended with conventional jet fuels, as a valuable addition to its broader decarbonisation efforts.
“SAF production is a key component of our Green Hydrogen Hub in Pudimadaka, Andhra Pradesh. We believe upcoming mandates for SAF blending in aviation fuel will accelerate early-stage projects in the green hydrogen space,” said DMR Panda, Executive Director (Green Hydrogen), NTPC Ltd.
Honeywell officials noted that the collaboration is in line with India’s push for sustainable development in aviation and energy sectors. “Our work with NTPC Green will draw on Honeywell’s SAF technology to convert thermal power emissions into cleaner alternatives, support green hydrogen deployment, and diversify SAF feedstocks—all contributing to India’s long-term environmental commitments,” said Ranjit Kulkarni, Vice-President and General Manager, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, Honeywell India.
The announcement comes as India advances its clean energy agenda, reaffirmed at the COP26 climate summit in 2021, where the country pledged to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2070.
