In a major step towards advancing India’s green energy transition, NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) and Honeywell UOP India Pvt Ltd (UOP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The MoU was exchanged between D M R Panda, Executive Director (Hydrogen) of NTPC, and Ranjit Kulkarni, VP & GM (ESS) of Honeywell UOP, on April 25, 2025.
The collaboration aims to explore the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by conducting feasibility study that leverages Honeywell’s proprietary eFining™ technology and carbon dioxide (CO2) missions captured from NTPC’s power plants and green hydrogen.
This MoU aims to collaborate on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production, which is a significant component of NTPC Green’s ambitious Green Hydrogen Hub in Pudimadaka, Andhra Pradesh. The collaboration combines Honeywell UOP’s expertise in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production with NTPC’s endeavours in developing green hydrogen projects. SAF production is a key component of this ambitious Green Hydrogen Hub, which spans approximately 1,200 acres and is designed to serve as an integrated hub for green chemicals and sustainable manufacturing.
Combining Honeywell UOP’s technical expertise in SAF production with NTPC’s commitment to renewable energy and green hydrogen, this collaboration represents a significant step toward decarbonizing the aviation sector. It supports NTPC’s goal of achieving a 60 GW renewable energy portfolio by 2032, reinforcing its dedication to sustainable energy development and India’s green energy transition.
