NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) and Honeywell UOP have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), marking a significant milestone in India’s green energy transition.
The collaboration will leverage Honeywell’s proprietary eFining™ technology, utilizing carbon dioxide (CO₂) captured from NTPC’s power plants along with green hydrogen to produce SAF. This initiative is a key component of NTPC’s upcoming Green Hydrogen Hub at Pudimadaka, Andhra Pradesh.
Spanning approximately 1,200 acres, the Pudimadaka hub is envisioned as an integrated facility for green chemicals and sustainable manufacturing. Once fully operational, it aims to harness 7 GW of renewable energy and export over 2.5 million tonnes of green chemicals annually.
This partnership brings together Honeywell UOP’s global expertise in sustainable aviation fuel production and NTPC’s leadership in green hydrogen development. It also aligns with NTPC’s broader goal of achieving a 60 GW renewable energy capacity by 2032.
The Green Hydrogen Hub is expected to attract an estimated investment of ₹1.85 lakh crore in Andhra Pradesh, create substantial employment opportunities, and significantly contribute to India’s national target of 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030.
