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The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) management has unveiled plans to harness green hydrogen to power the 1200 MW Singareni Thermal Power Plant (STPP) in the Jaipur area of Mancherial district, India. This visionary initiative marks a significant step in the global shift towards green and renewable energy sources.

India’s ambitious journey towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 received a significant boost as key players in the energy industry converged at the Economic Times India Net Zero Forum 2023.

NTPC Green Energy (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC, India’s leading integrated power producer, has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, popularly known as Kolkata Port. This MoU marks the establishment of a green hydrogen hub at the Kolkata port, a transformative initiative that holds the promise of revolutionizing India’s maritime and port operations.

The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) has unveiled a set of ten recommendations to the central government, presented during the 3rd International Climate Summit in New Delhi. These proposals aim to strengthen the National Green Hydrogen Mission, which seeks to establish India as a global hub for green hydrogen production, utilization, and export.

India is gearing up for a pilot project to produce 100 MW of round-the-clock (RTC) power using green hydrogen as storage. This ambitious endeavor, set to launch soon, reflects India’s determination to lead the world in green hydrogen and ammonia production, propelled by its abundant and cost-effective renewable energy resources.

India is gearing up for a radical transformation in its steel production sector, with green hydrogen poised to play a pivotal role. A recent report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and JMK Research & Analytics outlines an ambitious roadmap for India’s steel industry to replace a significant portion of its grey hydrogen requirements with green hydrogen.

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, who owns India’s first green hydrogen-powered car, unveiled this ambitious plan at the Aadhar Infra Confluence in Delhi. He highlighted the government’s aim not only to harness green hydrogen for domestic use but also to position India as a key global exporter of this clean fuel.