PM Modi Laid Foundation for India’s First Green Hydrogen Hub in Andhra Pradesh
Foundation of India’s First Green Hydrogen Hub in Andhra Pradesh
Date: 8 January 2025 Location: Pudimadaka, near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Key Highlights:
- Project: NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) Green Hydrogen Hub under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
- Partnership: NGEL (NTPC Ltd.) & NREDCAP (New & Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh).
- Significance: India’s first Green Hydrogen Hub, key for decarbonization and Net Zero goals.
Capacity & Production Targets:
- Renewable energy capacity: 20 GW
- Green hydrogen production: 1500 TPD
- Green hydrogen derivatives: 7500 TPD (green methanol, green urea, sustainable aviation fuel)
Investment & Infrastructure:
- Investment: ₹1,85,000 crore
- Area: 1600 acres
- Facilities: Manufacturing, green chemical zone, storage terminal, port infrastructure, 7 GW substation, 80 MLD desalination plant
Impact:
- Boost employment opportunities
- Advance India’s 500 GW non-fossil energy target by 2030
- Position Andhra Pradesh as a global green energy leader
- Contributes significantly to India’s decarbonization and renewable energy ambitions
Future Plans:
- NGEL exploring similar partnerships with other states, e.g., 25 GW renewable energy collaboration with Rajasthan
Updated - 13th January 2025 ; 10: 30 PM | https://solarquarter.com/