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MNRE invites proposals for India-EU joint waste-to-hydrogen research

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has called for Indian proposals under the EU-India Trade and Technology Council (TTC) for joint projects on Waste to Renewable Hydrogen Innovation. This initiative is part of Horizon Europe’s call HORIZON-CL5-2025-04-D2-13, launched under the EU-India Trade and Technology Council (TTC) Working Group 2. The programme aims to support the development of renewable hydrogen from biogenic waste, such as agricultural residues, forest biomass, and industrial wastewater, via biochemical…

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AM Green signs MoU with Port of Rotterdam to build green fuel corridor

AM Green and the Port of Rotterdam Authority have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a green energy supply chain between India and Northwestern Europe via Rotterdam.  The partnership will support trade in hydrogen-based fuels, including bunkering fuels and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), and develop necessary terminal infrastructure along the route. Rotterdam is a strategic choice for this partnership. As Europe’s largest seaport, it offers established energy infrastructure and access to key industrial…

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Juno Joule and Select Energy to build green ammonia plant in Andhra Pradesh

Juno Joule Green Energy Private Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Germany’s Select Energy GmbH to co-develop a green hydrogen and ammonia export facility at Mulapeta port in Andhra Pradesh. The total investment for the project is estimated at $1.3 billion. The facility will be developed in three phases. By 2029, it aims to produce 180,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually. This will be converted into up to one million tonnes of…

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India showcases green hydrogen vision at World Hydrogen Summit 2025

At the World Hydrogen Summit 2025 in Rotterdam, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) presented India’s roadmap for becoming a global green hydrogen leader. India has installed over 223 GW of renewable energy, 108 GW from solar and 51 GW from wind, making it one of the fastest-growing renewable markets globally. The Government aims to achieve energy independence by 2047 and Net Zero emissions by 2070. As part of this transition, it launched…

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L&T Energy to build 10 KTPA green hydrogen plant for IOCL

L&T Energy GreenTech Limited (LTEGL) has won Indian Oil Corporation Limited’s (IOCL) tender to develop a 10 kilo tonnes per annum (KTPA) green hydrogen facility at the Panipat refinery petrochemical complex in Haryana. The plant will be built on a build-own-operate basis. LTEGL secured the entire capacity at a discovered tariff of Rs 397 per kg. The tender was floated in April 2024, with bids also received from ReNew E Fuels and NTPC Renewable Energy…

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Israel approves planning for nationwide green hydrogen pipeline

Israel will begin work on a national blueprint for a green hydrogen pipeline following approval from the National Planning and Building Council.   The proposed system will stretch from the Jezreel Valley in the north to Eilot near Eilat in the south. It will channel green hydrogen produced from excess renewable energy to industrial zones, aiming to improve grid stability and cut fossil fuel dependence. A hydrogen valley is also planned in southern Israel. This hub…

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IOCL approves Rs 10.86 billion equity in Terra Clean for 4.3 GW RE projects

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has approved an equity investment of Rs 10.86 billion in Terra Clean Limited, its wholly-owned subsidiary. The funding will support the development of 4,300 MW of renewable energy (RE) capacity across India. The approval was given during the Board of Directors meeting held on 30 April 2025. This new capacity comes in addition to the previously approved 1,000 MW, expanding Terra Clean’s total planned RE portfolio to 5,300 MW. Terra…

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MNRE launches green hydrogen certification scheme

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme (GHCI) to standardise and certify green hydrogen production in India.  The certification scheme sets a greenhouse gas emissions limit of 2 kg CO₂ equivalent per kg of hydrogen. This threshold applies to hydrogen produced via electrolysis or biomass pathways, calculated as a 12-month average. The certification is mandatory if the producer receives government incentives, sells hydrogen domestically, or supplies a…

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NTPC and Honeywell to study sustainable aviation fuel production

NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Honeywell UOP India Private Limited to explore the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The project will use captured carbon dioxide and green hydrogen as feedstock. Both companies will carry out a joint feasibility study using Honeywell’s proprietary eFining technology. The study will assess the technical and commercial viability of SAF production at NTPC’s planned Green Hydrogen Hub in Pudimadaka, Andhra Pradesh….

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RIL to build power transmission system for green hydrogen in Kandla

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has secured the contract to develop the “Transmission System for supply of power to Green Hydrogen/Ammonia manufacturing potential in Kandla area of Gujarat (Phase-I: 3 GW).” The bidding process was managed by PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL), which invited proposals in October 2024. PFCCL had also incorporated Kandla GHA Transmission Limited (KGTL), a special purpose vehicle (SPV), on November 28, 2024, to carry out this project. RIL will acquire 100 per cent…