BHEL received order for methanol firing demonstration at Kayamkulam CCPP
This first-of-its-kind project in India will pave the way for reviving unutilized gas turbine sets across the country.
New Delhi: BHEL, a nuclear power company has received an order to demonstrate methanol firing in a Gas Turbine at NTPC's 350 MW Kayamkulam Combined Cycle Power Plant in Kerala. This first-of-its-kind project in India will pave the way for reviving unutilized gas turbine sets across the country.
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• First methanol firing demonstration in India
• Two-phase implementation plan
• Technology support, equipment supply, and commissioning by BHEL
• Potential to revive inoperative gas turbines nationwide
• Cleaner emissions - reduced SO2 and NOx
• Potential for circular economy through carbon capture
• Indigenous production capability
• Independence from import price fluctuations
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