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NTPC Expands into Coal Gasification and Nuclear Power Across India
12 Nov
Summary
- NTPC plans to produce 5-10 million tonnes of synthetic gas from coal in 3-4 years
- NTPC scouting for sites to build 30 GW of nuclear power projects across 16 Indian states
- India aims to gasify 100 million tonnes of coal by 2030
As of November 12, 2025, the Indian energy company NTPC is making significant moves to diversify its operations. The company is poised to enter the coal gasification sector, with plans to start producing 5-10 million tonnes per annum of synthetic gas from coal over the next 3-4 years.
Alongside this new venture, NTPC is also actively scouting for sites to build nuclear power projects across 16 Indian states. The company aims to expand its nuclear power portfolio to 30 gigawatts (GW), a substantial increase from the current nuclear capacity in the country.
These strategic decisions by NTPC align with India's broader national goal to gasify 100 million tonnes of coal by 2030. The Indian government has already approved plans to provide incentives worth 85 billion rupees ($967.06 million) for projects that convert coal into gas, which can be used for fertilizers and petrochemical projects.
The move into coal gasification and the expansion of nuclear power generation are part of NTPC's efforts to diversify its energy mix and contribute to India's evolving energy landscape.
