New Delhi: Jakson Green, a leading new energy transition platform, will be establishing the “world’s first flue gas CO2 to 4G ethanol project for a power plant.

Highlighting the project’s significance, Kannan Krishnan, Joint Managing Director, Jakson Green Private Limited, said that in being awarded a critical role in India’s ground-breaking project towards a greener future, Jakson Green – as the Licensing, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (LEPC) partner – will spearhead this project targeted for operation within two years.

“Ethanol is crucial to achieving India’s blending goals, strengthening energy security and fostering a cleaner future. This ground-breaking project reinforces the company’s position as a frontrunner in India’s green molecule space,” he said, adding that with over 8,500 TPA of green hydrogen and its derivatives production capacity under development across six marquee Power-X projects, Jakson Green is uniquely positioned to spearhead India’s clean energy transition and contribute to a sustainable future.

The plant, which is located in Lara (Chandigarh), will produce 10 tons per day (TPD) 4G Ethanol from flue gases – which marks a major advancement in clean energy space.

Using the latest carbon capture technology by Veolia Carbon Clean, the plant will capture 25 TPD CO2 from the flue gases, while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, 3 TPD Green Hydrogen will be generated through 7.5 MW Electrolyser.

The captured CO2 and generated H2 are combined via advanced microbial fermentation technology from LanzaTech Inc., converting these inputs into 4G Ethanol.

The plant has been conceptualised and designed by NETRA (NTPC Energy Technology Research Alliance) – the R&D arm of NTPC Limited.