Prime Minister to lay foundation stone for seashore-based Green Hydrogen Hub near Visakhapatnam on January 8 – EQ
In Short : Prime Minister is set to lay the foundation stone for a seashore-based Green Hydrogen Hub near Visakhapatnam on January 8. This initiative aims to boost green energy production, leveraging the region’s coastal advantages to generate sustainable hydrogen fuel. The project aligns with India’s vision to become a global leader in renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions.
In Detail : The stage has been set for laying the foundation stone for the Union and the State governments’ prestigious mega green seashore-based (nearly 2 km away from Bay of Bengal) project, Green Hydrogen Hub (GHH) under National Green Hydrogen Mission, at Pudimadaka in Anakapalli district, near Visakhapatnam on January 8.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to lay the stone on January 8 through virtual mode from the Andhra University Engineering College grounds, here. Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu will accompany him.
Andhra Pradesh’s New & Renewable Energy Development Corporation (NREDCAP) is the joint partner (50:50 share) with the NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) of the Union government in the project. It is the first Green Hydrogen Hub under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, an official statement by the NTPC said
Andhra Pradesh’s New & Renewable Energy Development Corporation (NREDCAP) is the joint partner (50:50 share) with the NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) of the Union government in the project. It is the first Green Hydrogen Hub under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, an official statement by the NTPC said
This will include investment in 20 GW renewable energy capacities, making it one of India’s largest integrated green hydrogen production facilities with a capacity of producing 1,500 TPD (tonne per day) Green Hydrogen and 7,500 TPD Green Hydrogen derivatives (including Green Methanol, Green Urea and Sustainable Aviation Fuel), primarily targeting the export market.
The land size of the project is 1,200 acres (approximately worth ₹1,006 crore), but the project spreads over 1,600 acres, located 20 km away from the National Highway-16 and 20 metres away from the State Highway 154. It is 36 km away from Gangavaram Port and 46 km away from Visakhapatnam Port Authority.
The project will include the development of a manufacturing facility, a green chemical zone (2.5MTPA), a chemical storage terminal, port infrastructure, a transmission corridor, a 7 GW substation, an 80 MLD desalination plant, an effluent treatment plant and other facilities, making it a comprehensive operational framework and is expected to be completed by 2032.
The project aims at generating over 57,000 employment opportunities by 2032, thereby significantly contributing to the local economy and showcasing Andhra Pradesh’s role as a key player in the global green energy landscape, Mr. Chakradhar Babu added.
Furthermore, this will contribute substantially in achieving India’s non-fossil energy capacity target of 500 GW by 2030. Besides playing a key role in India’s quest for energy independence, this project will help drive decarbonisation across major sectors and strengthen the country’s net zero goals, he added.
The power supply will be provided to the project through the 400kV NTPC Simhadri, 800/765kV Anakapalli substations and transmission lines. The fresh water supply will be provided through the APIIC’s network (Yeleru canal) and 80MLD of desalination plant by extracting the sea water, which is 2km away from the project site.
The common infrastrucutre development will be made between May 2025 and December 2026. This includes development of land, road, office, gate complex, landscaping, water tank, sewage treatment plant, firefighting and waste management.
“The joint venture will be first of its kind, and the best part is its coming up in the public sector, with plans to chart growth story of port-based green economy. In fact, the A.P. Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2024 objective is to have 160 GW renewable energy capcity with an investment of ₹10 lakh crore and generate 7.5 lakh jobs, both direct and indirect” Mr. Chakradhar Babu adds.
