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ISTS scheme for green hydrogen units in Tuticorin approved

India, News

The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has approved a Rs 26.17 billion interstate transmission system (ISTS) to support upcoming green hydrogen and green ammonia projects in the Tuticorin area of Tamil Nadu. The project, titled “Transmission system for proposed green hydrogen/green ammonia projects in Tuticorin area,” will be implemented under tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) with REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) serving as the bid process coordinator. The project will be completed within 30…

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AM Green Ammonia achieves final investment decision for Kakinada green ammonia project

India, News

AM Green Ammonia B.V. has reached a Final Investment Decision (FID) for its inaugural million-ton green ammonia project in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India. The company aims to achieve a production capacity of 5 million tons per annum (MTPA) of green ammonia by 2030, equivalent to about 1 MTPA of green hydrogen. Alongside its founders, AM Green Ammonia counts Gentari and GIC as its shareholders. The project, which involves a green hydrogen generation unit and its…

Why Green Hydrogen Struggles to Find Buyers

Power 101

Green hydrogen has emerged as a promising solution for achieving deep decarbonization across various industries. Despite its potential, the market for green hydrogen remains relatively underdeveloped, with only a handful of buyers actively committing to its use. This hesitancy can be traced back to several interconnected challenges, including high production costs, inadequate infrastructure, and uncertain regulatory environments. Here’s a detailed analysis of these barriers and their impact on the green hydrogen market. The High Cost…

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Thirteen companies shortlisted for subsidies under SIGHT scheme for green hydrogen electrolysers

India, News

Thirteen companies, including Adani Enterprises, Waaree Energies, Ohmium Operations, and Avaada Electrolysers, have been shortlisted to receive subsidies under the second tranche of the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) scheme. This scheme, part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, aims to promote the manufacturing of electrolysers in India. The SIGHT scheme has a total outlay of Rs 174.9 billion, with Rs 22 billion allocated for this second tranche. The Solar Energy Corporation of…

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PM Modi highlights green jobs in Independence Day speech

India, News

In his Independence Day speech on August 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the nation’s focus on promoting green growth and creating sustainable employment opportunities. Modi highlighted India’s ambition to lead in green hydrogen production and its dedication to generating jobs in environmental conservation and renewable energy sectors. The International Labour Organisation (ILO) projects that the circular economy, which includes reusing, recycling, and sustainable manufacturing, will create numerous green jobs. Since 2015, demand for green…

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India plans major transmission schemes for 12 GW of green energy in Gujarat

India, News

Two major interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes are under deliberation to support the upcoming green hydrogen and ammonia capacities in Gujarat’s Kandla and Mundra regions. The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) is set to discuss these schemes, which have already been reviewed by the Western Region Power Committee (WRPC) earlier this year. These schemes aim to facilitate the transfer of nearly 12 GW of green energy, with an estimated cost of around Rs 92 billion….

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Masdar, TotalEnergies to explore green hydrogen to sustainable aviation fuel project in UAE

Global, News

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) has signed an agreement with TotalEnergies to assess the feasibility of developing a commercial green hydrogen to methanol to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) project in the UAE. In December last year, both companies conducted a successful test flight during COP28, showcasing the potential of converting methanol to SAF. The proposed project aims to capture and utilize CO2 from an industrial source as feedstock, along with green hydrogen produced through…

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CEA releases draft amendment to transmission planning criteria

India, News

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) of India has issued a draft amendment to the “Manual on Transmission Planning Criteria, 2023,” which took effect on April 1, 2023. This document outlines the planning procedures and criteria for developing India’s electricity transmission system. The amendment introduces a new chapter detailing procedures for planning electric power transmission systems and updates parameters for certain conductors. It aims to enhance the planning and development of a reliable, efficient, and economical…

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EU grants EUR 998 million to boost green hydrogen production in Netherlands

Global, News

The European Commission has granted EUR 998 million to a Dutch scheme to promote green hydrogen production, along with EUR 80 million to Djewels, a subsidiary of HyCC, to advance its green hydrogen technology. This funding supports the EU Hydrogen Strategy and the European Green Deal, which aim to develop green hydrogen, produced through the electrolysis of water using renewable energy. The funding will support the construction of at least 200 MW of electrolysis capacity,…

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India’s Green Hydrogen Journey: Dynamics and Prospects

Analysis, Features

The hydrogen market in India is predominantly grey hydrogen, produced from natural gas, accounting for about 5.6 million tonnes annually, which is nearly 6 per cent of global consumption. However, India aims to transition to green hydrogen, produced using renewable energy, to support its low-carbon economy goals. The National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) launched by the Government of India (GoI) aims to establish at least 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen production capacity by 2030,…