Green tech breakthrough: NTPC pioneers India’s first CO₂ injection borewell; project to advance indigenous carbon capture and storage capability

India’s first-ever geological carbon dioxide storage well is now being drilled by NTPC at its Jharkhand coal mine. This pioneering effort by NTPC’s R&D arm is a significant step towards the nation’s net-zero goals, aiming to safely store CO2 deep underground. The project will gather crucial data to assess rock formations for long-term carbon sequestration, advancing India’s CCUS roadmap.