India commissions 1 MW green hydrogen plant at Kandla port
India’s first indigenously developed megawatt-scale green hydrogen plant has been inaugurated at Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla.
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YamnaCo signs MoU for green ammonia project in Andhra Pradesh
YamnaCo Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding with the New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (NREDCAP) to explore a green hydrogen and ammonia project near Krishnapatnam port. The proposed project will be developed in phases and aims to build a grid-connected green ammonia facility with a capacity of up to 1 million tonnes per annum. It will use renewable energy from the Indian grid and involve an estimated investment of Rs…
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Andhra Pradesh outlines plan for green hydrogen valley in Amaravati
The government of Andhra Pradesh has released a declaration for developing a green hydrogen valley in Amaravati to create an integrated ecosystem for green hydrogen and its derivatives by 2030. Targets include setting up 2 GW of electrolyser manufacturing capacity by 2027, expanding it to 5 GW by 2029, and building 1.50 million metric tonnes per annum of green hydrogen production capacity by 2029. The policy also seeks to lower hydrogen production costs from about…
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L&T to build India’s largest green hydrogen plant at IOCL’s Panipat Refinery
L&T Energy GreenTech Ltd (LTEG), a subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), will develop India’s largest green hydrogen plant at Indian Oil Corporation Ltd’s (IOCL) Panipat Refinery in Haryana. According to a company statement, the plant will supply 10,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually to IOCL for 25 years. The project will be implemented on a build-own-operate (BOO) model and is aligned with the Government of India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission. Green hydrogen will be…
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Assam pauses green hydrogen policy, raising investor concerns
Assam has paused its flagship green hydrogen policy, causing concern among investors already affected by reduced clean energy incentives. The state had aimed to attract clean energy investments through subsidies and waivers. Energy firms such as NTPC Green, Larsen & Toubro, Sembcorp, and Abu Dhabi-based Ocior had shown initial interest in green hydrogen projects in Assam, Reuters reported. According to Deccan Herald, the sudden pause has prompted some companies to reassess project plans worth millions…
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Revised green hydrogen mission to launch pilot clusters and major hubs
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued revised guidelines for the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), introducing clearer implementation plans for Hydrogen Valley Innovation Clusters (HVICs) and Green Hydrogen Hubs. The revised guidelines, which replace the earlier version released in March 2024, integrate four HVIC pilot projects into the larger Hydrogen Hub framework, earmarking Rs 172 crore for their development. HVICs are intended to serve as small-scale testbeds for GH₂ technologies. These…
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World Bank approves $134 million for green hydrogen hub in Brazil
The World Bank has approved a $134 million operation to support the green hydrogen strategy of the Pecém Industrial and Port Complex Company (CIPP) and the Government of Ceará. Located in Northeastern Brazil, CIPP is one of the country’s most advanced logistics and industrial zones and is emerging as a key site for green hydrogen development. The financial package is structured under the World Bank’s Investment Project Financing instrument. It includes a $90 million loan…
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IET launches centres for green hydrogen and EV innovation
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has launched two new Centres of Excellence (CoEs) focused on green hydrogen and electric vehicle (EV) technologies. Both centres operate entirely on renewable energy generated onsite, combining solar, wind, and battery storage to ensure uninterrupted power. The green hydrogen centre features a microgrid with solar panels and wind turbines that directly power electrolysers. This setup allows for zero-emissions hydrogen production and offers a scalable model for future adoption….
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Jain Irrigation–H2e Power JV wins PGCIL green hydrogen pilot project
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has awarded a Rs 233.39 million contract to a joint venture of Jain Irrigation Systems Limited and H2e Power Systems Private Limited for setting up a green hydrogen microgrid pilot project. The project involves establishing a Solar PV-powered green hydrogen and fuel cell-based microgrid pilot at the 400/220/33 kV Neemrana substation in Rajasthan. Listed as T&D-Pilot Package GH2-01, the project will be executed on a build-operate-maintain model for…
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Oswal Energies receives first electrolyser for green hydrogen project
Oswal Energies Limited has kicked off its Rs 3.2 billion green hydrogen project with the delivery of the first 1 MW electrolyser stack. The equipment, supplied by Greenzo Energy India Limited, marks the start of a 20 MW project being developed under a build-operate-transfer model. The project targets the chemical and fertiliser sectors as end users. Oswal plans to commission plant capacities between 0.5 MW and 5 MW over the next 12 to 18 months….