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/