NTPC plans to invest approximately Rs 10,000 crore to establish a coal-to-synthetic natural gas (SNG) facility in Talaipalli, Chhattisgarh. The project aims to utilize high-ash Indian coal from NTPC's captive mines, producing 5 lakh tonnes of SNG annually. The company is seeking technology tie-ups for processes like coal beneficiation and gasification, with technology finalization expected by the last quarter of FY26. This initiative aligns with NTPC's vision of 'greening the coal' and advancing carbon capture technologies.