Toyo Engineering India successfully commissioned a green methanol plant with a daily production capacity of ten tons at NTPC’s Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Station in Madhya Pradesh. The facility marks a major step forward in India’s green energy ambitions by producing methanol using carbon dioxide captured from flue gases and green hydrogen generated through water electrolysis.
Turning CO₂ into Clean Fuel
The pioneering project utilizes Toyo Japan’s proprietary CO₂-to-methanol synthesis technology, known as g-Methanol. NTPC captures carbon dioxide emissions from its thermal power plant and combines them with green hydrogen to produce clean methanol, offering a practical route toward decarbonizing industrial processes.
Backed by Strong Indo-Japanese Collaboration
The project was executed by Toyo Engineering India Private Limited, a subsidiary of Toyo Engineering Co., Ltd., Japan, under a contract awarded by NTPC Limited in 2021. Toyo India was responsible for the basic engineering, procurement, and supply of proprietary equipment for the facility. This ensured the successful implementation of the g-Methanol technology.
A National First in Green Methanol
Initial green methanol production began on June 3, 2025, following close coordination between Toyo, NTPC, and other key stakeholders. According to Toyo Engineering, this is India’s first successful demonstration of methanol production. The process uses carbon dioxide captured directly from thermal power plant emissions.
Part of a Global Push for Clean Energy
Toyo Engineering India plays a vital role in executing engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects across India and globally. As reported by machinist.in, the company is part of the Toyo Group. It contributes to energy transition efforts across the chemical, petrochemical, and energy sectors by delivering innovative and sustainable solutions.
