NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited, India’s largest power utility, has announced a tender process followed by a forward auction for the sale of 100,000 carbon credits (Verified Emission Reductions, or VERs). These VERs are generated by its wind and solar projects registered under the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Programme. The sale is open to credible domestic companies that are legally registered and operating within India.
Interested organisations can participate in the competitive bidding process to purchase these carbon credits at a price determined through domestic bidding. NGEL will cover the issuance fee required by VERRA for transferring the VERs to the project proponent’s account, while bidders are required to submit a lump sum price offer for the 100,000 carbon credits, excluding issuance fees and any additional charges. All applicable taxes related to the transaction will be the responsibility of the bidder.
The successful bidder will enter into an Emission Reduction Purchase Agreement (ERPA) with NGEL. The deadline for bid submissions is September 6, 2024.
