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Scatec ASA’s Egypt Green Hydrogen project secures €30 million grant

Global, News

Scatec ASA’s Egypt Green Hydrogen project has signed an agreement with the PtX Development Fund, securing a €30 million grant to support the project, which has a total capital expenditure of approximately €500 million. The PtX Development Fund, created by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and KfW, aims to promote Power-to-X projects in developing and emerging countries. This funding will contribute to Scatec’s green hydrogen production efforts, aligning with the fund’s…

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Green hydrogen projects to get 19,500 MW transmission capacity by FY30

India, News

The “Interim ISTS Rolling Plan 2029-30,” released by Central Transmission Utility of India Ltd (CTUIL), outlines plans to build a 19,500 MW interstate transmission system (ISTS) network to supply renewable energy to upcoming green hydrogen plants by FY30. The entire 19,500 MW is expected to come online by FY28, benefiting green hydrogen and ammonia manufacturing plants in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh. This transmission infrastructure, estimated to cost Rs 15.63 billion, will be implemented…

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MoP modifies budgetary support for hydropower

India, News

The Ministry of Power (MoP) has revised the provision of budgetary support for hydroelectric and Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs), allocating Rs 124.6 billion from FY 2024–25 to 2031–32 to support 31 GW of hydroelectric capacity, including 15 GW from PSPs. The support is capped at Rs 10 million/MW for projects up to 200 MW, and Rs 2 billion plus Rs 7.5 million/MW for projects exceeding 200 MW, with an increase to Rs 15 million/MW for…

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Greenzo Energy and RBM Infracon partner for 15 MW green hydrogen projects in Gujarat

India, News

Greenzo Energy, India’s indigenous alkaline electrolyzer manufacturer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with RBM Infracon Limited to establish green hydrogen facilities with a combined capacity of 15 MW across Jamnagar, Kutch, and Bhuj in Gujarat. The project will see an investment of Rs 2 billion and will begin in the fourth quarter of FY 2024-25, rolling out in phases over 18 months. Greenzo Energy will manage the design, engineering, and commissioning of the…

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Adani Total Gas begins blending green hydrogen in natural gas for Ahmedabad households

India, News

Adani Total Gas (ATGL) has started blending 2.2-2.3% green hydrogen with natural gas for household cooking in Shantigram, Ahmedabad. This initiative, part of ATGL’s joint venture with Total Energies, will provide hydrogen-blended natural gas to 4,000 domestic and commercial consumers, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The company plans to gradually increase the blend to 5% and eventually 8%, expanding supply beyond Shantigram to other areas of Ahmedabad and beyond. ATGL joins other Indian firms like NTPC…

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CWP Global to develop 600 MW green hydrogen project in Angola

Global, News

CWP Global has teamed up with Angola’s state-owned Sonangol and German engineering firms Conjuncta and Gauff to develop a 600 MW green hydrogen project in Angola. The project aims to produce green ammonia, with the first phase targeting 400,000 tonnes annually and plans for future expansion. Leveraging existing infrastructure, including power generation, ports, and grid systems, the project will primarily focus on exporting green ammonia, positioning Angola as a significant player in the global green…

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EET to develop UK’s first large-scale low-carbon hydrogen hub

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Essar Energy Transition (EET) Hydrogen is developing the UK’s first large-scale, low-carbon hydrogen production hub at its Stanlow site. The hub will have a total capacity of 1,350 MW and will capture approximately 2.5 million tonnes of carbon annually. The hydrogen produced will be used locally, including at EET Fuels’ Stanlow refinery and by key manufacturers such as Encirc, Pilkington, and Tata Chemicals. The hub will be built in two stages, with the first plant…

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JSW wins 1,500 MW pumped hydro storage contract from MSEDCL

India, News

JSW Neo Energy, a subsidiary of JSW Energy, has received a letter of intent (LoI) from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution (MSEDCL) to provide 1,500 MW/12,000 MWh of pumped hydro energy storage. The Bhavali pumped hydro project, located across Nashik and Thane districts, will feature an eight-hour discharge capacity with a maximum of five continuous hours of discharge. The energy storage capacity will be provided for 40 years. With this order, JSW Neo Energy’s total locked-in…

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Origin Energy to exit hydrogen project in NSW citing slow market development

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Origin Energy has decided to exit the Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub (HVHH) project in New South Wales due to slower-than-expected hydrogen market development. CEO Frank Calabria explained that while hydrogen has potential in the future energy mix, current market challenges, including input costs and technology advancements, are hindering progress. The HVHH, announced in 2022 in partnership with Orica, was designed to replace natural gas with hydrogen in ammonia production and provide cleaner transport fuel. Despite…

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Vale and Green Energy Park partner on green hydrogen for global steel sector

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Brazilian mining giant Vale and European hydrogen company Green Energy Park (GEP) have announced a collaboration to build a green hydrogen production facility in Brazil, aiming to produce low-carbon steel. The joint venture will establish a ‘Mega Hub’ industrial complex, where international steelmakers can source and produce hot-briquette iron (HBI) using green hydrogen as the reducing agent. This initiative is expected to cut carbon emissions by 80% compared to traditional blast furnaces, which emit two…