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Bidding process underway for ISTS schemes to power green hydrogen

India, News

The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has approved three Interstate Transmission System (ISTS) schemes to support upcoming green hydrogen and ammonia manufacturing units in Gujarat (Kandla and Mundra) and Tamil Nadu (Tuticorin). These schemes, with an estimated total outlay of Rs 82 billion, are now open for bids, with technical bids expected to open by December 2024. Gujarat Schemes: Kandla Scheme: This project, designed to meet a projected demand of 1,690 MW by FY28 from…

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Union government sanctions three pilot projects for hydrogen use in steel production

India, News

As part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the Indian government has approved three pilot projects aimed at utilizing hydrogen in steel production.  The projects include a 50 ton-per-day (tpd) plant by Matrix Gas and Renewables Ltd (in collaboration with Gensol Engineering Ltd, IIT Bhubaneswar, and Metsol AB, Sweden), a 40 tpd plant by Simplex Castings Ltd (partnered with BSBK, Ten Eight Investment, and IIT Bhilai), and a 3,200 tpd plant by Steel Authority of…

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IIT Indore develops catalyst for economical hydrogen production from methanol

India, News

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore has developed a catalyst that produces pure hydrogen from methanol at a significantly lower temperature and cost compared to traditional methods.  The catalyst, developed under the leadership of Professor Sanjay K Singh from the Department of Chemistry, allows hydrogen production at 130 degrees Celsius, whereas conventional methods require temperatures exceeding 200 degrees Celsius. This new catalyst can produce one kilogram of hydrogen from 13 litres of methanol, offering…

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Ohmium partners with SwitcH2 for offshore green hydrogen and ammonia project

Global, News

Ohmium International has signed a term sheet with SwitcH2 BV, a renewable energy joint venture involving BW Offshore, to develop PEM electrolyser systems for a 300 MW offshore floating green hydrogen and ammonia synthesis project. The agreement involves the supply of 300 MW PEM electrolyser solutions, which will be installed on SwitcH2’s 268-meter FPSO vessel. The electrolysers will harness solar and wind energy, combined with treated seawater, to produce green hydrogen. This hydrogen will feed…

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PFC issues bids for 6 GW transmission systems for green hydrogen and ammonia projects

India, News

PFC Consulting has invited bids to establish transmission systems for evacuating 6 GW of power to support green hydrogen and ammonia manufacturing projects in Kandla and Mundra, Gujarat. The projects will be executed on a build, own, operate, and transfer (BOOT) basis, encompassing surveys, detailed project reports, financing, project management, permit acquisition, land compensation, design, engineering, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning. For the Kandla Transmission Project (Phase 1), bids must be submitted by December 17,…

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VNG AG partners to explore green hydrogen production in Algeria

Global, News

VNG AG has signed a letter of intent with Algerian energy firms Sonatrach and Sonelgaz, along with SNAM, SeaCorridor, and VERBUND, to jointly assess the feasibility of large-scale green hydrogen production in Algeria. The project aims to export green hydrogen from North Africa via the proposed “South H2 Corridor” to Italy, Austria, and Germany. The agreement sets the framework for future cooperation, including the preparation of essential studies to evaluate the technical and economic viability…

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EEX, IGX, and GIZ partner to develop hydrogen trading market in India

India, News

The European Energy Exchange (EEX), Indian Gas Exchange (IGX), and GIZ (Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) have signed an agreement to establish a hydrogen trading market in India.  This initiative is part of the International Hydrogen Ramp-Up (H2Uppp) program, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK). The program aims to support green hydrogen projects in emerging markets like India. The partnership will initially focus on gathering market insights and building…

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JSW subsidiary signs pumped hydro storage deal with MSEDCL

India, News

JSW Energy PSP Two, a subsidiary of JSW Energy, has signed an energy storage facility agreement (ESFA) with Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) for 1,500 MW/12,000 MWh of pumped hydro energy storage. The agreement follows the letter of intent received on 01 October 2024. Under the ESFA, the company will supply energy storage capacity for 40 years and receive a fixed capacity charge of Rs 8.47 million per MW annually. The Bhavali pumped hydro…

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Adani Group plans 10 GW of overseas hydroelectric projects

India, News

Adani Group is planning to develop 10 gigawatts (GW) of hydroelectric projects overseas in the coming years as part of its strategy to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The conglomerate, led by billionaire Gautam Adani, is exploring projects in countries like Nepal, Bhutan, Kenya, Tanzania, the Philippines, and Vietnam, according to sources familiar with the plans. The group is particularly interested in regions with favourable topography and growing demand for hydropower. The move…

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E.ON Hydrogen appoints ANDRITZ for green hydrogen electrolyzer plant study in Essen

Global, News

E.ON Hydrogen has selected ANDRITZ to conduct an engineering study for a 20 MW green hydrogen electrolyzer plant in Essen, Germany. This marks ANDRITZ’s second green hydrogen project in Germany within a year. The plant is expected to produce 2,300 tonnes of green hydrogen annually, which will be used by local transportation companies and industries in the Essen Harbour area. The contract includes feasibility and safety studies for hydrogen production, compression, storage, and trailer loading…