PM to Inaugurate Foundation Stone for Green Hydrogen Hub in Andhra Pradesh.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for the NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL) Green Hydrogen Hub project at Pudimadaka near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This marks the first green hydrogen hub under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.

The NGEL Green Hydrogen Hub, with an investment of approximately ₹1,85,000 crore, is set to be one of India’s largest integrated green hydrogen production facilities. The project aims to establish 20 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity, with a goal of producing 1,500 tonnes per day (TPD) of green hydrogen and 7,500 TPD of green hydrogen derivatives, including green methanol, green urea, and sustainable aviation fuel, primarily for export markets.

Spread across 1,600 acres, the project will feature a manufacturing facility, a green chemical zone, chemical storage terminals, port infrastructure, a transmission corridor, a 7 GW substation, an 80 MLD desalination plant, an effluent treatment plant, and other critical infrastructure. The comprehensive framework is expected to be completed by 2032.

The project is anticipated to generate over 57,000 employment opportunities, boosting the local economy and positioning Andhra Pradesh as a key player in the global green energy sector. It will also contribute significantly to India’s non-fossil energy capacity target of 500 GW by 2030, playing a pivotal role in the country’s energy independence and decarbonisation efforts. The project aligns with India’s broader Net Zero goals, furthering the nation's commitment to sustainable development and climate action.

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