India Produces First Methanol From Captured CO2, Creating Value From Emissions
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📰 The quick summary: India has produced its first methanol from captured carbon dioxide at NTPC’s power station, turning harmful emissions into valuable fuel and advancing sustainable industrial practices.
📈 One key stat: The facility can capture up to 20 tons of CO2 per day, demonstrating the economic feasibility of repurposing carbon emissions into valuable products.
💬 One key quote: “The partnership between the UK and India is crucial to scaling industrial decarbonisation,” said Aniruddha Sharma, Chair and CEO of Carbon Clean.
1️⃣ The big picture: India has achieved a significant milestone in industrial decarbonization by successfully producing methanol from captured carbon dioxide at NTPC’s Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Station. This breakthrough project, developed jointly by NTPC’s Energy Technology Research Alliance and UK-based Carbon Clean, has been operating for two years at a 500 MW coal-fired unit. This innovative system uses Carbon Clean’s CaptureX technology to extract CO2 directly from flue gases and convert it into high-quality methanol by combining it with green hydrogen. The achievement showcases a practical approach for India’s industrial sector to create value from emissions while working toward sustainability goals. You can find more details in the article on NTPC and Carbon Clean producing India’s first methanol from captured CO2.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: This technological advancement creates a circular carbon economy by transforming what was previously waste CO2 into valuable methanol, a versatile industrial feedstock. The project demonstrates that coal-based power plants can evolve into carbon-to-value hubs while still meeting India’s growing energy needs. By producing fuel from emissions, the technology helps reduce dependence on fossil fuel imports while creating new economic opportunities. The success at Vindhyachal has already led to expansion, with Carbon Clean’s technology selected for another project at NTPC Simhadri to produce ethanol. This reinforces India’s potential to become a global hub for carbon capture, utilization, and storage innovation.
3️⃣ What’s next: NTPC and Carbon Clean will continue refining the process to improve efficiency and reduce costs further. The Indian government plans to launch a national Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Mission, creating a supportive policy framework for similar projects. The success of this demonstration project will likely inspire more industrial facilities to integrate carbon capture and conversion technologies across India.
Read the full story here: Carbon Herald – NTPC And Carbon Clean Produce India’s First Methanol From Captured CO2
