NTPC Ltd, India’s state-owned power generation company, has announced plans to establish a green hydrogen production facility at its NETRA (NTPC Energy Technology Research Alliance) campus in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The project is aimed at furthering the company’s commitment to clean energy transition and supporting India’s Green Hydrogen Mission.
The facility is designed to produce one tonne of green hydrogen per day using advanced plasma gasification technology. The process will convert waste materials, including municipal solid waste-derived refuse-derived fuel (MSW-RDF) and agricultural residues, into tar-free syngas. This syngas will then be processed into hydrogen using pressure swing adsorption (PSA) or membrane-based technology, ensuring high efficiency while minimizing harmful by-products.
“The plant is designed to produce one tonne of green hydrogen per day once fully operational,” NTPC stated. Regarding the plasma gasification technology, the company added that it is expected to “improve efficiency while reducing harmful by-products.”
The initiative reflects NTPC’s broader strategy of pursuing innovative, sustainable energy solutions while contributing to India’s growing clean energy sector.
NTPC, which operates under the Ministry of Power, currently accounts for nearly one-fourth of India’s total electricity generation capacity. The company’s installed capacity exceeds 85 gigawatts (GW), with an additional 30.90 GW under construction. Of this, approximately 13.3 GW is renewable energy capacity. NTPC has set ambitious targets to reach 149 GW of total installed capacity by 2032, including 60 GW from renewable energy sources, and further expand to 244 GW by 2037, underscoring its long-term growth and clean energy ambitions.
The Greater Noida green hydrogen project is part of NTPC’s ongoing efforts to explore cutting-edge technologies and develop scalable, sustainable energy solutions. By leveraging waste-to-hydrogen conversion and advanced plasma gasification, the company aims to create a reliable and environmentally friendly hydrogen production system, strengthening India’s position in the clean energy landscape.
This development marks a significant step for NTPC in its journey toward innovative, sustainable, and scalable renewable energy solutions, aligning with the government’s vision of a hydrogen-based economy.
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