​World’s First Co2 to Methanol Plant

On 8^th December, 2024, NTPC, India’s largest power producer, launched the world’s first CO₂-to-methanol conversion plant at its Vindhyachal facility (Madhya Pradesh), marking a significant advancement in carbon management and green fuel technologies.

• Both the CO₂ capture plant and the CO₂-to-methanol plant are the first of their kind in the world, marking a historic step in carbon management and sustainable fuel production.

CO₂-to-Methanol Conversion Process

• Carbon Dioxide Capture: CO₂ is captured from industrial sources like power plants or directly from the atmosphere.
• Hydrogen Production: Renewable energy sources, such as solar or wind power, are used to produce hydrogen through electrolysis of water.
• Methanol ....