A major project called the Green Hydrogen Hub (GHH) has been launched in Pudimadaka, Andhra Pradesh. This is part of India's National Green Hydrogen Mission and aims to create the country's first integrated green hydrogen production facility.
Here's a simplified explanation:
What is the Green Hydrogen Hub (GHH)? A large facility that will produce "green hydrogen," a clean fuel made using renewable energy.
Where is it located? Pudimadaka, in the Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh, near the Bay of Bengal.
Who is involved? A partnership between the Andhra Pradesh government (NREDCAP) and NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL).
When will it be officially launched? Prime Minister Modi will virtually lay the foundation stone on January 8, 2025.
Why is this project important? It will help India increase its renewable energy production and achieve its goal of "net zero" carbon emissions by 2070.
Key features of the GHH project:
Size: About 1,600 acres.
Investment: Around ₹1,84,700 crore (approximately $22 billion USD), with the biggest investments happening in 2027.
Green Hydrogen Production: 1,500 tonnes per day (TPD).
Green Hydrogen Derivatives: 7,500 TPD of products made from green hydrogen, including green methanol, green urea (used in fertilizers), and sustainable aviation fuel.
Main Target: Exporting these products to other countries.
Other Facilities: A green chemical zone, a chemical storage area, port facilities, a large power substation, and a desalination plant (to turn seawater into freshwater).
Expected Completion: 2032.
Job Creation: Over 57,000 jobs by 2032.
What is green hydrogen? Hydrogen produced using renewable energy sources like solar or wind power. It is considered a clean fuel because its production doesn't release greenhouse gases.
How will the project get power and water?
Power: From existing power substations.
Water: From a canal and a desalination plant that will take seawater from the nearby Bay of Bengal.
How will this help the environment?
It supports India's goal of having 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.
It will help reduce carbon emissions in important industries.
It will help India become more energy independent.
Key Facts:
This is the first project under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
The project site is near a major highway (National Highway-16).
The desalination plant will be located near the sea.
Investments will be made in stages, peaking in 2027.
India aims for a very large renewable energy capacity by 2030.
In simple terms: India is building a huge facility to produce clean hydrogen fuel using renewable energy. This will help the country reduce pollution, become more energy independent, and create thousands of jobs.
The project is a big step towards a cleaner energy future for India