NTPC Plans 1 TPD Green Hydrogen Plant at Greater Noida Campus

State-owned power major NTPC Limited has announced plans to set up a green hydrogen production plant at its Greater Noida campus in Uttar Pradesh, strengthening its push into low-carbon and alternative energy solutions. The facility will be developed through NTPC Energy Technology Research Alliance (NETRA), the company’s research and development unit.

The proposed plant will have a production capacity of one tonne of green hydrogen per day. It will deploy plasma gasification technology to process municipal solid waste, refuse-derived fuel, and agricultural residues. These waste streams will be converted into tar-free synthesis gas, which will then be refined using separation technologies such as pressure swing adsorption or membrane systems to extract hydrogen.

Plasma gasification operates at extremely high temperatures, enabling efficient conversion of heterogeneous waste into usable fuel while limiting residual by-products. By integrating waste processing with hydrogen production, the project addresses both clean fuel generation and waste management challenges. The initiative aligns with broader national efforts to promote circular economy models and reduce landfill dependence.

The Greater Noida plant is part of NTPC’s long-term strategy to diversify its energy mix and reduce emissions from conventional power generation. The company currently contributes nearly a quarter of India’s electricity supply and has outlined a capacity expansion roadmap that includes a significant share of non-fossil fuel assets. NTPC aims to build 149 GW of total capacity by 2032, with 60 GW coming from renewable sources, and further scale up to 244 GW by 2037.

In parallel, KPI Green Energy Limited has secured an engineering, procurement, and construction contract valued at ₹128.49 crore for the hydrogen and waste-to-energy project at the NETRA campus, indicating growing private sector participation in India’s hydrogen ecosystem.

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With this project, NTPC continues to expand its role beyond power generation into emerging clean fuel technologies, supporting India’s transition toward lower-carbon industrial and energy systems