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NTPC plans 20,000 MW transmission project in Andhra Pradesh

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NTPC Green Energy Limited has announced plans for a 20,000 MW transmission project in Andhra Pradesh.  This project is intended to support NTPC Green’s forthcoming green hydrogen hub, which will be developed across 647.49 hectares at Pudimadaka.  The transmission network will connect NTPC’s proposed solar project in Anantapur to the hydrogen hub, establishing a dedicated renewable energy (RE) system to facilitate the growth of green hydrogen production.

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PFCCL appointed as BPC for Transmission system for proposed Green Hydrogen/Green Ammonia projects in Kakinada area (Phase-I)

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The National Committee on Transmission (NCT), in its 25th meeting, recommended the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route with PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL) as the bid process coordinator (BPC) for the Transmission system for proposed Green Hydrogen / Green Ammonia projects in Kakinada area (Phase-I). The transmission scheme comprises the establishment of a 765/400 kV substation with 3×1500 MVA transformers and a 240 MVAr bus reactor. LILO (Line-In-Line-Out) of the existing 765 kV Srikakulam-Vemagiri D/C line…

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NTPC achieves fastest ever 300 BU generation milestone

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NTPC Group reached a significant milestone by achieving 300 billion units (BU) of power generation on December 8, 2024, in FY 2024-25, marking the fastest-ever achievement in just 252 days.  This accomplishment is 10 days earlier compared to the previous financial year when the company crossed the 300 BU mark on December 18, 2023. The company currently has an installed capacity of 76.5 GW, with over 29.5 GW, including 9.6 GW of renewable energy, under…

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VNG AG and HyCC to develop 500 MW green hydrogen electrolyser in Germany

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VNG AG, its subsidiary VNG Handel & Vertrieb GmbH (VNG H&V), and Dutch hydrogen company HyCC are planning to jointly develop a 500 MW electrolyser for green hydrogen production in Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Germany.  The green hydrogen will be used by local industries, including SKW Piesteritz, to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by replacing natural gas. The GreenRoot project aims to support regional decarbonisation and could potentially supply other industries in the Central German chemical triangle through…

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NHPC and GGGI join forces to promote clean energy

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NHPC Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) to collaborate on advancing clean energy solutions, including agrivoltaics, green hydrogen, and sustainable financing.  The partnership aims to address climate challenges and accelerate India’s low-carbon transition by integrating renewable energy with agriculture, developing green hydrogen projects, and boosting investments in green initiatives.  NHPC operates a diversified portfolio of hydropower, solar, and wind projects, while GGGI focuses on enabling green…

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SAIL partners with John Cockerill India to integrate green technologies in steelmaking

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Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has partnered with John Cockerill India Limited (JCIL), a subsidiary of the John Cockerill Group, to introduce green technologies into traditional iron and steelmaking processes.  This collaboration aims to reduce carbon emissions and improve resource efficiency with sustainability and innovation in the steel industry. In November 2024, JCIL received an order for 1.3 GW of electrolysers from AM Green for its one-million-tonne green ammonia project. The electrolysers will be…

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Egypt and Hynfra to develop $1.6 billion green ammonia facility

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Egypt’s General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) has partnered with Polish firm Hynfra to establish a green ammonia production facility with an initial investment of $1.6 billion.  The plant’s first phase will operate entirely on renewable energy, including solar and wind power.  Surplus electricity will feed Egypt’s national grid, while the facility exports green ammonia to the European Union under long-term agreements. The project is part of Hynfra’s larger strategy to build five…

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PFCCL establishes SPV for Kandla Green Hydrogen transmission project

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PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL) incorporated Kandla GHA Transmission Limited, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) for development of the Transmission System for supply of power to Green Hydrogen/Ammonia manufacturing potential in Kandla area of Gujarat (Phase-I: 3 GW) on November 28, 2024. The project includes the establishment of a 765/400 kV gas-insulated substation (GIS) at Kandla, which will feature provisions for future capacity expansion. It will also involve the construction of a 765 kV double-circuit transmission…

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NTPC launches green hydrogen mobility project in Leh

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The Union Minister for Power and Housing and Urban Affairs inaugurated NTPC’s Green Hydrogen Mobility Project in Leh.  It includes a 1.7 MW in-situ solar plant, a green hydrogen filling station with 80 kg/day capacity, and five intra-city hydrogen buses. Designed for high-altitude operations at 3,650 meters above sea level, the buses can travel 300 km on a single 25 kg hydrogen fill, with refuelling at 350 bar pressure.  Leveraging Ladakh’s high solar irradiance and…

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Jakson Green delivers electrolysers for first green hydrogen refueling station

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Jakson Green Infinity has shipped its first batch of 3.8 MW electrolysers to power India’s inaugural green hydrogen refuelling station for urban mobility in the National Capital Region (NCR).  Manufactured at Jakson Green’s state-of-the-art Greater Noida facility, the electrolysers integrate an imported stack with indigenously designed and engineered Balance of Plant components.  The facility currently has a production capacity of 300 MW, with plans for expansion to meet growing demand. Bikesh Ogra, MD & CEO…