# NTPC energy security and infrastructure expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ntpc-energy-security-and-infrastructure-expansion > Updated: 2026-10-19T10:24:14.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 7. India’s largest power producer, NTPC, is addressing immediate fuel security concerns while simultaneously expanding its long-term energy infrastructure and green fuel capabilities. To mitigate potential coal shortages for the 2026/27 fiscal year, NTPC has entered discussions to purchase up to 15 million metric tons of coal from private mining companies. This follows a significant decline in coal stocks at the company’s power plants, which dropped from 18 million metric tons in April to 5.5 million metric tons in early October. To stabilize supply, the company plans to use 50 million metric tons from its own captive mines and is working alongside the federal power ministry to maximize capacity at captive coal-fired plants. Parallel to managing coal reserves, NTPC is diversifying its energy portfolio. The company has invited Expressions of Interest from commercial and industrial entities to invest in a 26 per cent equity stake in new co-generation projects using a mix of coal, renewable energy, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This expansion aligns with NTPC’s goal to increase its installed capacity from 91 GW to 149 GW by 2032, including a 60 GW target from renewable sources. NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) has recently advanced these renewable goals by issuing tenders for major solar and storage projects in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. Furthering the transition toward dispatchable renewable power, NTPC Ltd has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with US-based 247Solar for a hybrid project at Bhadla Solar Park in Rajasthan. This approximately 1 MW project will utilize modular solar thermal technology, combining concentrated solar power, thermal energy storage, and a proprietary turbine to provide electricity around the clock. The initiative aims to test if solar thermal can reduce reliance on coal by addressing the intermittency of solar PV. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-19: India energy firms advance renewable reliability with new solar and storage deals Indian energy firms NTPC and ACME Solar are signing major agreements to deploy solar thermal and battery storage technologies to provide reliable, round-the-clock renewable power. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-energy-firms-advance-renewable-reliability-with-new-solar-and-storage-deals ### 2026-10-19: NTPC Renewable Energy Limited issues solar and BESS tenders NTPC Renewable Energy Limited has issued tenders for solar and battery storage projects in Maharashtra (600 MW) and Andhra Pradesh (900 MW), covering land acquisition, construction, and grid integration. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ntpc-renewable-energy-limited-issues-solar-and-bess-tenders ### 2026-10-18: NTPC to expand nuclear power capacity through new feasibility studies NTPC is launching feasibility studies for nuclear power projects in several Indian states, including Uttar Pradesh, aiming for 30GW of nuclear capacity to support national energy goals. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ntpc-to-expand-nuclear-power-capacity-through-new-feasibility-studies ### 2026-10-15: NTPC seeks international buyers for green ammonia NTPC is negotiating with potential customers in Japan, South Korea, and Germany to supply green ammonia and methanol from its developing hydrogen hub in Andhra Pradesh. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ntpc-seeks-international-buyers-for-green-ammonia ### 2026-10-15: NTPC expands energy portfolio with industrial partnerships and solar projects NTPC is seeking industrial partners for 26% equity in Indian co-generation projects and has launched an international tender for a 15 MW floating solar and battery storage project in Mauritius. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ntpc-expands-energy-portfolio-with-industrial-partnerships-and-solar-projects ### 2026-10-11: NTPC Ltd seeks industrial partners for co-generation projects NTPC Ltd is seeking commercial and industrial partners to take a 26% equity stake in co-generation projects providing integrated steam and electricity via coal, renewables, and battery storage. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ntpc-ltd-seeks-industrial-partners-for-co-generation-projects ### 2026-10-09: NTPC seeks private coal purchases to prevent fuel shortages India’s largest power producer, NTPC, is seeking to buy 15 million tons of coal from private miners to prevent power shortages caused by declining reserves and rising demand. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ntpc-seeks-private-coal-purchases-to-prevent-fuel-shortages --- Cite as: NTPC energy security and infrastructure expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ntpc-energy-security-and-infrastructure-expansion