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New Indian Express
a day ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Andhra Pradesh CM launches Green Hydrogen Declaration
VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday unveiled the Amaravati Green Hydrogen Valley Declaration at his camp office in the presence of Chief Secretary K Vijayanand and NEDCAP Managing Director Kamalakara Babu. The declaration outlines a strategic roadmap to transform Andhra Pradesh into a Green Hydrogen Valley by 2030, positioning the State as a leader in clean energy production in India. The announcement follows a two-day Green Hydrogen Summit held at SRM University in Amaravati, which saw participation of 600 delegates, including industry experts, CEOs, COOs, and MDs of green hydrogen companies. The summit, conducted across seven sessions, provided critical insights that shaped the declaration. The initiative aims to establish robust policies for clean fuel production and green hydrogen manufacturing, leveraging the State's extensive coastline, and renewable energy resources like solar, wind and pumped storage. The declaration underscores Andhra Pradesh's commitment to sustainable energy, and aims to position the State as a global hub for green hydrogen production, contributing significantly to India's clean energy goals.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu unveils Green Hydrogen Valley declaration
With an ambitious target of establishing electrolyser manufacturing capacity of 5 GW by 2029 along with other targets, Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has released Andhra Pradesh Green Hydrogen Valley Declaration-2025, here on Monday (July 21). The Chief Minister had announced during the recent Green Hydrogen Summit held at SRM University in Amaravati that the State government would be bringing out the declaration. The State government aimed at positioning Andhra Pradesh as a frontrunner in green hydrogen innovation and sustainable industrial transformation. The declaration — issued jointly by senior government officials, global industry leaders, scientists, and policy makers — outlined a comprehensive roadmap for building India's largest ecosystem for green hydrogen production, research, and application. Anchored in the State's abundant renewable energy potential and long coastline, the policy aims to make Andhra Pradesh a pivotal hub in India's green economy transition. At the heart of the declaration are four core objectives — accelerating green hydrogen production and infrastructure, promoting domestic manufacturing and innovation, building technical and research capacity, and fostering global partnerships and governance models to ensure sustainable development. Key targets set under the declaration include establishing 5 GW electrolyser manufacturing capacity by 2029 and achieving 1.50 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA) of green hydrogen production. The State also aims to reduce the cost of green hydrogen from ₹460 to ₹160–170 per kg by the same year, backed by the development of a 25 GW Green Energy Corridor for transmission. A central pillar of the declaration is the creation of an indigenous supply chain, with 60% of electrolyser components and storage solutions to be locally manufactured by 2030. At least three production units will be set up to support this effort. The Green Hydrogen Valley will also feature India's first Integrated Green Hydrogen Skilling Ecosystem, training 2,000 specialists annually by 2030. A ₹500 crore innovation fund will be set aside to support 50 start-ups, focusing on the development of advanced materials, high-strength carbon fibre, and hydrogen storage cylinders. Research and development will be anchored at SRM University-AP, designated as the State's nodal agency, where cutting-edge testing facilities and collaboration platforms will be established. Annual summits will track progress and encourage knowledge exchange among stakeholders. With formal partnerships planned under India's National Green Hydrogen Mission, the declaration emphasizes Andhra Pradesh's commitment to global climate goals and energy security. A multi-stake-holder Green Hydrogen Valley Advisory Board will be established with multiple working groups to identify the best technologies for production of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives, testing facilities and storage facilities.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Amaravati will emerge as Green Hydrogen Valley, says Chandrababu Naidu
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday declared that Amaravati, the capital city of the State, will be developed as a Green Hydrogen Valley, positioning it at the forefront of India's clean energy revolution. Speaking at the Green Hydrogen Summit-2025 held at SRM University, located at the foothill of Neerukonda, a small hill in Amaravati, the Chief Minister called upon researchers and investors to focus on low-cost green hydrogen production and assured necessary infrastructure support from the government. Mr. Naidu emphasised the urgency to shift from traditional fossil fuels to carbon-free energy sources like green hydrogen, highlighting its potential to reduce costs and benefit the common man. He noted that green hydrogen would be a game-changer for the energy sector, supporting India's net-zero carbon target by 2070. Two major projects Two major investment deals worth ₹51,000 crore were signed at the summit in Mr. Naidu's presence. UK-based Yamna Company, which focused on developing and investing in green hydrogen and green ammonia projects, will invest ₹16,000 crore to establish a one-million-tonne capacity green hydrogen plant in Krishnapatnam, Nellore district. Similarly, KSH Infra will invest ₹35,000 crore to set up plants in Machilipatnam with a capacity of 150 kilotonnes of green hydrogen and 600 kilo tonnes of green ammonia per year. The Chief Minister stated that Andhra Pradesh is already advancing in this direction, with NTPC setting up a green hydrogen plant in Visakhapatnam and green ammonia production soon to begin in Kakinada. The State has set a target of producing 160 MW of green hydrogen and is developing electrolyser capacity of 3 GW alongside solar, wind, and pumped hydro energy. Mr. Naidu announced that a Quantum Valley powered by artificial intelligence will be established in Amaravati and that the Amaravati Green Hydrogen Declaration will be released after the two-day summit being held at SRM University. A review of its implementation will be held after one year, he added. The university Pro-Chancellor Dr. P. Sathyanarayanan said that they would focus on green energy research and development by partnering with the stakeholders. Union Minister of State for Rural Development Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar said that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been giving priority to non-corban energy and providing incentives for researchers and industrialists, with an aim to reduce the dependence on imported fossil fuels. Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand, NITI Aayog member V.K. Saraswat and others spoke on various aspects of green hydrogen. Many industrialists, eminent scholars and government officials participated in the programme.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Andhra Pradesh will lead on Green Hydrogen initiatives, says CM Chandrababu
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu highlighted the growing significance of green hydrogen in combating global warming during his address at the Green Hydrogen Summit held at SRM University in Amaravati. He emphasised the need for power generation companies to engage in research on green hydrogen and its potential applications. In a special meeting with managing directors and chief executives of energy firms, Naidu remarked, 'I came here to hear your thoughts and learn about your innovations. I was the first to implement electricity reforms in 1999, which temporarily affected power availability. We now need to focus on low-cost green electricity production and storage. Andhra Pradesh should be the focal point for such research and innovation.' Naidu noted that the central government has prioritised green hydrogen, with NITI Aayog also focusing on this area. He expressed his vision of Andhra Pradesh becoming a hydro valley in the future, underlining the state's unique resources for the production and transportation of green hydrogen. The Chief Minister called for transformative changes in the energy sector, recalling that electricity supply was inadequate in previous years. He mentioned the successful initiative initiated in 1995, where they began generating power through the reverse pump system at Srisailam to meet high electricity demands. Naidu also pointed out that the production of green hydrogen could lead to the lowest electricity costs. He drew attention to recent steps taken by the Centre and NTPC towards establishing green hydrogen facilities in Visakhapatnam and announced plans for the development of ports along Andhra Pradesh's coastline every 50 kilometres.
New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
AP CM Naidu to attend Green Hydrogen Summit at SRM University
GUNTUR: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu is set to attend the Green Hydrogen - 2025 Summit at the APJ Abdul Kalam Auditorium at SRM University, in Neerukonda village of Mangalagiri mandal on July 18. In preparation for the event, Guntur District Collector S Nagalakshmi, SP Satish Kumar, Joint Collector A Bhargav Tej, and Tenali Sub-Collector Sanjana Simha visited the venue on Thursday morning to review arrangements. They inspected seating arrangements, the public address system, and the media gallery at the summit venue. They also reviewed sound system setups for a planned interactive session between the CM and students on the university's third floor, providing suggestions for improvements. The team later toured the administrative block and advised officials to coordinate with university authorities to ensure the program's success.
