NTPC Signs MoUs with GMDC for Coal and Lignite Collaboration
Filing Summary
NTPC Limited has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Limited (GMDC) on February 26, 2026. The agreements focus on utilizing GMDC’s coal resources for power generation at NTPC’s power stations and exploring coal and lignite gasification. The collaboration aims to enhance energy security and promote clean coal technologies. The signing ceremony was attended by senior officials from both organizations, including NTPC’s CMD, Shri Gurdeep Singh, and GMDC’s MD, Shri Roopwant Singh.
On February 26, 2026, NTPC Limited signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Limited (GMDC). These agreements aim to explore strategic collaboration in the utilization of GMDC’s coal and lignite resources.
The first MoU focuses on establishing a partnership for the utilization of coal from GMDC’s coal blocks for power generation at NTPC’s existing and upcoming power stations. The second MoU aims to explore coal and lignite gasification and its downstream commercialization, including pilot projects and syngas utilization.
The signing ceremony was attended by senior officials from both organizations, including Shri Gurdeep Singh, Chairman and Managing Director of NTPC, and Shri Roopwant Singh, Managing Director of GMDC.
Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Limited is engaged in the development of mineral resources in Gujarat. The company focuses on mining and selling minerals such as lignite, bauxite, and fluorspar. It aims to enhance its operational capabilities through strategic partnerships and technological advancements.
NTPC Limited is a leading power generation company in India. It focuses on generating electricity through coal, gas, hydro, and renewable energy sources. The company is committed to expanding its capacity and enhancing energy efficiency through strategic collaborations and technological innovations.