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

Global, News

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…

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Kundan Green commissions Luni hydropower plant

India, News

Kundan Green Energy has commissioned its hydropower plant at Luni in Dharamshala district, Himachal Pradesh, in a record 24 months. With this addition, the company’s operating hydropower capacity reaches 85 MW. Kundan Green Energy operates four hydro plants in Sikkim, with three larger projects under construction. Including its solar and wind projects, the total installed capacity now stands at 120.5 MW. The Luni project, awarded in 2022, was developed with an investment of approximately Rs…

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GreenH Electrolysis unveils 1 MW PEM electrolyser for India’s first hydrogen train

India, News

GreenH Electrolysis, a joint venture between H2B2 Electrolysis Technologies and GR Promoter Group, has introduced its first 1 MW PEM electrolyser at its Jhajjar, Haryana manufacturing plant. The electrolyser will be installed at a hydrogen production and refuelling station in Jind, Haryana, supplying hydrogen for India’s first hydrogen-powered train under the Indian Railways’ “Hydrogen for Heritage” initiative. The electrolyser, running continuously, will produce approximately 430 kg/day of hydrogen with a delivery pressure of 40 bar…

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Greenzo gets hydrogen project from TANGEDCO

India, News

Greenzo Energy has won a hydrogen project awarded by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) for the 2×660 MW Ennore SEZ Supercritical Thermal Power Plant.  The project involves establishing a hydrogen generation plant with a capacity of 20 normal cubic meters per hour, contributing to India’s Green Hydrogen Mission. Scheduled for completion within 18 months, the electrolysers will be designed and manufactured at Greenzo’s facility in Sanand, Gujarat.  With this order, Greenzo Energy’s total…

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EU changes hydrogen project auction rules to limit Chinese presence

Global, News

The European Union has announced changes to its rules governing hydrogen grant auctions to limit dependence on China for renewable energy components. This move comes as part of the EU’s broader efforts to prevent over-reliance on Beijing, which dominates sectors such as solar power and electric vehicles. The EU Hydrogen Bank’s next renewable hydrogen auction, set for December 3, will offer up to EUR 1.2 billion (USD 1.34 billion) in grants, but new rules will…

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Uganda commissions 600 MW Karuma Hydropower Project

Global, News

On Thursday, 27 September, Uganda commissioned the Karuma Hydropower Project (KHP), a 600 MW hydropower plant on the River Nile. The $1.7 billion facility, constructed by China’s Sinohydro Corporation, is Uganda’s largest power generation project to date. China financed the entire project, with Exim Bank providing a $1.4 billion loan and the Chinese government covering the remaining costs. The Karuma plant will boost Uganda’s total generation capacity to over 2GW. Along with the hydropower plant,…

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Shaping Sustainable International Hydrogen Value Chains

Analysis, Features

The push for renewable hydrogen as a clean energy solution has the potential to reshape global energy systems. As hydrogen gains traction, especially in hard-to-abate sectors like heavy industry and transportation, sustainable international hydrogen value chains must be developed. This article provides a detailed exploration of hydrogen value chains, covering the production and demand, environmental impacts, and socio-economic benefits, as outlined in the 2024 IRENA report. Hydrogen Production and Demand: Current and Future Outlook As…

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Impact of Green Hydrogen Production on India’s Power System

Analysis, Features

Green hydrogen (GH2) is set to play a pivotal role in India’s path toward decarbonization. The country’s goal of producing 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030 is a key part of its strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This shift will require significant changes in India’s power system, particularly in the integration of renewable energy sources and grid flexibility. Below is a detailed analysis of the necessary adjustments to meet the rising…

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Pupuk Indonesia to procure green hydrogen from PLN and ACWA

Global, News

PT Pupuk Indonesia (Persero) has signed a Head of Key Terms (HoT) agreement with ACWA Power, PLN Energi Primer Indonesia, and PLN Indonesia Power to secure green hydrogen for scaling up its green ammonia production. This collaboration, which began last year, aims to ensure a steady supply of green hydrogen, the key raw material for producing green ammonia, which Pupuk Indonesia will use to manufacture urea and NPK fertilizers. A joint venture between ACWA Power…

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Megha Engineering to set up two hydro projects in Rs 210 billion

India, News

Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd (MEIL) has committed an investment of Rs 210 billion to develop two pumped storage hydro projects in Maharashtra, with a combined capacity of 4,000 MW. The projects include the Kamod pumped storage project in Nandurbar and the Ghosla pumped storage project in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, both to be executed under the build-operate-maintain (BOM) model. The MoU for these projects was signed with the Water Resources Department (WRD), Maharashtra, in the presence…