NTPC Ltd has initiated drilling for India’s first geological carbon dioxide (CO₂) storage well at its Pakri Barwadih coal mine in Jharkhand, marking a key step in advancing carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology in the country.

As reported by PTI, the initiative is being spearheaded by NTPC’s R&D arm, the NETRA (NTPC Energy Technology Research Alliance), and aligns with India’s broader commitment to net-zero emissions by 2070. The project will involve core sampling, methane and water analysis, seismic monitoring and simulation studies to assess the rock formations’ ability to permanently store carbon dioxide.

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The initiative forms part of NTPC’s broader decarbonisation strategy and supports India’s commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070. Data collected from the project will help in assessing the potential of geological formations to safely and permanently store carbon dioxide, reducing emissions from large thermal power plants.

Experts have described the effort as a milestone in India’s transition towards low-carbon energy systems. Once completed, the project could serve as a model for future large-scale carbon storage initiatives across industrial and energy sectors.

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