Honeywell and NTPC Green have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in India. The collaboration will evaluate the use of Honeywell’s proprietary eFining™ technology to convert carbon dioxide captured from NTPC’s power plants, along with green hydrogen, into SAF.
This partnership supports India’s broader push to reduce carbon emissions and enhance energy self-reliance. It also aims to assist airlines in meeting their emission reduction goals through the adoption of cleaner fuel alternatives.
“SAF production is a central part of the Green Hydrogen Hub being developed by NTPC Green in Pudimadaka, Andhra Pradesh. We anticipate that regulatory support for blending SAF in aviation fuel will accelerate similar early-stage projects across the green hydrogen sector,” said DMR Panda, Executive Director (Green Hydrogen), NTPC Ltd.
By combining Honeywell UOP’s expertise in refining and SAF technology with NTPC’s leadership in clean energy initiatives, the initiative hopes to build a reliable, scalable model for domestic SAF production. SAF is considered one of the most viable options for reducing emissions in the aviation sector. “We look forward to working with NTPC Green to support India’s progress in clean aviation fuel and emissions reduction,” said Ranjit Kulkarni, Vice President and General Manager, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, Honeywell India. “This partnership will allow us to apply Honeywell’s SAF technology to captured emissions, promote green hydrogen use, and diversify the sources used in SAF production. Together, we aim to help the aviation industry transition toward lower carbon emissions.”
The study under this agreement is expected to conclude by mid-2025. It will contribute to India’s efforts to establish itself as a hub for sustainable aviation fuel and expand opportunities to export SAF to global markets.
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