World’s First Co2 to Methanol Plant
On 8th 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 ....
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