NTPC seeks export markets for fly-ash supply

Seeking potential overseas off-takers for the flyash produced by its thermal power plants, NTPC has invited Expression of Interest (EoI) for sale of the residual product to the West Asian and other regions. It will supply the ash from power plants to ports and the total quantum earmarked for export is 14.5 million tonne (MT) per year.

As per the norms set by the Union ministry of environment, forest and climate change, thermal plants are supposed to utilise 100% of fly ash from the fourth year of operation. In FY21, about 9% fly ash produced by NTPC plants was used in making bricks and tiles while another 20 MT was supplied to road projects, the company said.