NTPC’s research and innovation division, NETRA, is gearing up to launch a green hydrogen facility based on plasma gasification technology at its Greater Noida campus. The company announced that the plant is expected to produce one tonne of green hydrogen daily, marking a significant step in its expansion into sustainable energy solutions.
The upcoming facility will convert waste into syngas, a clean, tar-free gas that serves as a precursor for hydrogen production, through advanced plasma gasification. The syngas will then be purified using cutting-edge processes like PSA or membrane separation. Municipal solid waste and agricultural residues will form the primary feedstock for the hydrogen generation.
Currently, NTPC supplies roughly 25% of India’s electricity and operates a total installed capacity exceeding 85 GW. The company is also constructing additional power projects that will add 30.90 GW, including 13.3 GW from renewable sources such as solar and wind.
Looking ahead, NTPC has set ambitious targets to reach a total capacity of 149 GW by 2032, with renewables contributing 60 GW, and aims to expand further to 244 GW by 2037. The company operates a diverse portfolio of power plants spanning thermal, hydro, gas, solar, and wind, all aimed at delivering reliable and affordable energy across the nation.
In its statement, NTPC emphasized its commitment to “providing dependable, cost-effective, and sustainable electricity” while promoting innovation and adopting clean energy technologies.
Beyond power generation, NTPC is also exploring new sectors, including e-mobility, battery storage, pumped hydro storage, waste-to-energy, nuclear power, and green hydrogen solutions, signaling its evolving role in India’s clean energy transition.
