NTPC and IIP collaborate to create indigenous catalyst for CO2 Hydrogenation

New Delhi, 29th October 2024: In a significant step toward achieving net-zero emissions by 2070, NTPC has collaborated with the Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP) in Dehradun to develop an indigenous catalyst for the hydrogenation of CO2 to methanol.

This innovative approach seeks to enhance sustainability and reduce carbon footprints in energy production.

A catalyst is an essential component for any chemical synthesis. After characterization of catalyst, long duration quantitative & qualitative performance assessment of catalyst is being carried out in a specially designed 10 Kg/day methanol pilot plant.

Here, 1 mole CO2 and 3 moles of H2 passed through fixed bed down flow reactor. The purity of methanol produced by this catalyst is more than 99%.

In a statement the NTPC said, “CO2 mitigation is one of critical challenge being faced by fossil fired power plant. Therefore, capturing CO2 from the flue gas and converting it to valuable fuel & chemicals is in focus, globally”.

NTPC has taken significant strides in its commitment towards greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction, setting a benchmark for sustainable practices in the energy sector.

NTPC Green Energy Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC, is aggressively pursuing initiatives aimed at reducing its carbon footprint, in line with global climate action targets and India’s pledge to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070.