NTPC, India’s largest power producer, has announced plans to establish a green hydrogen production plant at its NETRA (NTPC Energy Technology Research Alliance) campus in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The project, part of the company’s ongoing push into clean energy technologies, is designed to help accelerate India’s transition towards a sustainable and low-carbon energy future.
The facility will be capable of producing one tonne of green hydrogen per day, using advanced plasma gasification technology. This process turns waste materials into a tar-free synthesis gas (syngas), which is then further refined into hydrogen using state-of-the-art separation methods such as pressure swing adsorption (PSA) or membrane-based technology.
To feed the plant, NTPC will use municipal solid waste-derived refuse-derived fuel (MSW-RDF) and agricultural residues, effectively combining waste management with clean energy production. By converting waste into hydrogen, the project aims to reduce harmful by-products and improve overall environmental performance.
According to NTPC, the initiative reflects its broader strategy of investing in innovative and sustainable energy solutions that go beyond traditional power generation. The project aligns with India’s Green Hydrogen Mission and underscores NTPC’s commitment to diversifying its energy portfolio and supporting national decarbonization goals.
NTPC currently accounts for nearly one-fourth of India’s total electricity generation capacity, with an installed base exceeding 85 GW and around 30.90 GW under construction, including a growing share of renewable energy assets. The company has set ambitious targets to reach 149 GW by 2032 and expand further to 244 GW by 2037, highlighting its long-term focus on clean energy growth.
By leveraging advanced plasma gasification and waste-to-hydrogen conversion technologies, NTPC aims to develop a scalable and environmentally friendly hydrogen production system. This development strengthens the company’s role in India’s clean energy landscape and supports efforts to build a robust, hydrogen-based economy.
