NTPC and Siemens Ltd have signed an MoU to demonstrate the feasibility for hydrogen co-firing blended with natural gas in Siemens V94.2 gas turbines installed at NTPC Faridabad gas power plant in Haryana.
The total installed capacity of Faridabad gas power plant is 432 MW with two V94.2 gas turbines operating in combined cycle mode.
Reducing CO2 emissions
Hydrogen co-firing in gas turbines can play a key role in reducing the CO2 emissions. NTPC, being the largest power generator in India, intends to play a major role in energy transition. As a part of this initiative, NTPC is exploring various new hydrogen generation technologies along with hydrogen usage so as to ensure future readiness, develop the required capabilities, technical expertise, and align with the national decarbonizing and hydrogen mission targets.
Scope of MoU
Under this MoU, both the companies will collaborate to study the feasibility of introducing hydrogen co-firing in Faridabad gas power plant. Based on the feasibility studies, a pilot project for 5 per cent (by volume) hydrogen co-firing may be implemented for demonstrating the capability and the hydrogen required for the project shall be arranged by NTPC.
Energy transition
“Gas turbines can help in providing flexibility to the grid during renewable era and help in stabilizing the grid. We believe that partnering with Siemens that has global expertise in this technology will help us meet our objectives under the National Hydrogen Mission.” According to Manish Kumar Srivastava, Executive Director, NTPC Ltd.
“This MoU demonstrates that India has accelerated its energy transition and decarbonisation journey. We take great pride in collaborating with NTPC as we believe that together we can make existing and future power systems more efficient, flexible and sustainable” said Ashish Sareen, Head of Service & Digital, Energy, Siemens Ltd.
Second MoU
Earlier this month, NTPC reached a similar agreement with GE, with respect to the Central PSU’s Kawas gas-fired power plant in Gujarat. (Read full story)
