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TERI unveiled policy brief for India’s green hydrogen roadmap towards decarbonization

India, News

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has unveiled a policy brief, Green Hydrogen – Path to Decarbonization, thoroughly analysing India’s green hydrogen initiatives.   India’s targets under the Green Hydrogen Mission include 5 million tons of green hydrogen annually by 2030, potentially increasing to 10 million tons as demand grows. The government has allocated Rs 197.44 billion for this mission, primarily funding the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) program and pilot projects to support…

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MNRE invites proposals to set up R&D facilities for green hydrogen

India, News

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a call for proposals to establish Centers of Excellence (CoEs) under the National Green Hydrogen Mission’s (NGHM) Research and Development (R&D) programme, with a deadline of December 19, 2024.  Selected entities will receive financial support covering up to 50 per cent of project costs, aimed at advancing green hydrogen production, storage, and utilisation. The CoEs will facilitate research, skill development, and industry collaboration to foster…

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HP Green R&D Centre inks tie-up with EIL for hydrogen technology

India, News

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation’s R&D arm, HP Green R&D Centre (HPGRDC), has entered a collaboration with Engineers India Limited (EIL) to commercialise its indigenous hydrogen pressure swing adsorption (HP-PSA) technology.  Under this partnership, HPCL will act as the “Technology Licensor,” while EIL will be the exclusive “Technology & Engineering Partner,” responsible for engineering, marketing, and commercialising HP-PSA technology across India. The HP-PSA technology, developed by HPGRDC, has proven effective with a six-bed hydrogen PSA unit at…

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Airox Nigen expands with 1 MW green hydrogen system in Russia

India, News

Airox Nigen has launched a 1 MW green hydrogen system in Russia, marking a significant step in its global expansion and commitment to environmental sustainability.  This system, designed to produce hydrogen without greenhouse gas emissions, aligns with Airox Nigen’s strategy to strengthen its international presence and contribute to the global shift towards renewable energy.  Through these installations, the company aims to reduce carbon footprints and support climate change mitigation efforts across diverse markets.

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HydroWing and PLN to develop Indonesia’s first tidal energy plant

Global, News

HydroWing, a division of Inyanga Marine Energy Group, has signed a binding agreement with a sub-holding of Indonesia’s state-owned power company, PLN (Perusahaan Listrik Negara), to develop the country’s first tidal energy project.  The 10 MW tidal current power plant is planned for East Nusa Tenggara in the Indonesian archipelago. This partnership builds upon a 2022 Memorandum of Understanding between HydroWing and PLN aimed at accelerating tidal energy development in Indonesia through site selection, resource…

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NTPC to establish world’s first green hydrogen plant using plasma oxy gasification

India, News

NTPC Limited, through its R&D arm NETRA, is set to build a green hydrogen production plant that will use plasma oxy gasification technology for municipal solid waste (MSW) and agri-waste.  This pioneering plant will generate high-purity hydrogen (over 99.9%) through plasma-assisted ‘oxy gasification’ of MSW-RDF/agri-waste, creating a superior synthesis gas (syn-gas). From this, hydrogen is separated using a combination of gas membrane and pressure swing adsorption techniques. This plant, which is the world’s first of…

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Moroccan government partners with Total Energies H2 for ‘Chbika’ green hydrogen project

Global, News

The Moroccan government, alongside Total Energies H2 and partners, has signed a Preliminary Contract for Land Reservation for the ‘Chbika’ project. Total Energies H2—a joint venture between TotalEnergies and EREN Group—and partners, including CIP’s Energy Transition Fund and A.P. Møller Capital’s Emerging Markets Infrastructure Fund, will now proceed with pre-FEED studies. The ‘Chbika’ project aims to develop 1 GW of onshore solar and wind capacity to produce green hydrogen through seawater electrolysis, transforming it into…

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Swedish court approves Hydro Energi’s PPA settlement with Markbygden

Global, News

Norwegian renewable company Hydro Energi has settled its long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Swedish wind farm operator Markbygden Ett.  Originally signed in 2017, the PPA was intended to supply 1.65 TWh annually from 2021 to 2039, backing the financing of Markbygden’s onshore wind park in northern Sweden, which had a projected output of 2.2 TWh per year. However, due to financial difficulties, Markbygden Ett halted power deliveries to Hydro Energi on February 6, 2023,…

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Hyundai unveils Initium hydrogen SUV concept

India, News

Marking nearly 30 years of fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) innovation, Hyundai has introduced the Initium concept, an SUV embodying its “Art of Steel” design language. With a targeted range of 400 miles (644 km) and a 201 hp electric motor, the Initium represents Hyundai’s continued commitment to hydrogen as a clean energy source. The Initium will debut at Auto Guangzhou in China and the Los Angeles auto show, featuring a large-capacity hydrogen tank and aerodynamic…

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Tata Power acquires 40% stake in 600 MW Bhutan hydropower project

India, News

Tata Power Company Limited (TPCL) has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire a 40% equity stake in Khorlochhu Hydro Power Limited (KHPL) for the development of a 600 MW hydropower project in Bhutan, valued at Rs 69 billion.  TPCL will invest approximately Rs 8.3 billion in cash over multiple tranches during the next five years.