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Budget 2025: NTPC, Suzlon, Other Green Hydrogen Stocks Trade Muted
- Shares of green hydrogen companies like NTPC, Suzlon traded lower after the Union Budget 2025–26.
- Siemens Ltd. recorded the highest loss of 5.12%.
- Cummins India Ltd. also saw a decline of 5.51% in their stock.
- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced income tax rebates and various schemes to boost key sectors in the budget.
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India Hydrogen Alliance Seeks $2.5 Billion Boost For Green Hydrogen Mission
- The India Hydrogen Alliance has proposed an additional budgetary support of $2.5 billion for the government's National Green Hydrogen Mission.
- The funds will be used to support demand side incentives, capital expenditures for hydrogen infrastructure, and hydrogen hub development.
- The alliance has also raised concerns about slow project development and the lack of offtake agreement for green hydrogen.
- Increasing budgetary allocation and providing offtake-linked incentives are expected to boost green hydrogen projects and help India achieve its 2030 targets.
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India Is Ahead Of Other Countries In Green Hydrogen Sector: Pralhad Joshi
- India is ahead of other countries in the field of green hydrogen, according to Union Minister Pralhad Joshi.
- The Union government has floated a tender for the world's largest green ammonia demonstration project.
- The work of offshore wind power projects is underway in Gujarat.
- India is becoming the world leader in renewable energy, especially in the field of solar energy.
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Revolutionary ‘Super Steel’ produces green hydrogen directly from seawater
- Researchers at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) have developed stainless steel for hydrogen (SS-H2), a material that produces green hydrogen directly from seawater more efficiently and eco-friendly than with titanium electrodes.
- The group's "sequential dual-passivation" technique combines chromium- and manganese-based protective layers, giving SS-H2 corrosion resistance and making it ideal for use in water electrolysis systems.
- Green hydrogen produced by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen with clean power is essential to reducing carbon emissions.
- By addressing the challenges of cost and corrosion resistance, the team says SS-H2 offers an eco-friendlier and more cost-effective electrode choice for producing "green" hydrogen from seawater.
- A standard 10 MW proton exchange membrane electrolysis system, costing HKD 17.8 million ($2.3 million), could see material expenses reduced by up to 40 times with SS-H2, resulting in more accessible, industrial green hydrogen production.
- SS-H2 steel can also be used to create fertilisers, fuels, and other industrial products.
- The manganese-based layer on top of the chromium layer protects SS-H2 from corrosion even in saltwater environments, making it ideal for marine structures.
- The team used MXene interfacial architecture to create the graphene oxide ologomer-Ti3C2Tx composite membranes, which provide 80% removal of ciprofloxacin and 56.6% removal of arsenic.
- It has been noted that application of the complex can improve the performance of wastewater treatment systems, including those in urban areas where removal of micropollutants is a major concern.
- SS-H2 surpasses the performance of traditional stainless steel in chloride-rich environments at ultra-high potentials of up to 1,700 mV.
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Tamil Nadu's VO Chidambaranar Port Plans Rs 41,860-Crore Investment To Become Green Hydrogen Hub
- VO Chidambaranar Port in Tamil Nadu plans to become the Green Hydrogen hub of India with a Rs 41,860-crore investment.
- The port has allocated 501 acres of land to four firms for establishing green hydrogen and ammonia manufacturing and storage facilities.
- The port aims to complete a pilot demonstration for the production of green hydrogen, storage, and power generation by January 2025.
- VOC port has taken measures to increase cargo throughput and enhance handling efficiency to expand its market share in the region.
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Petronas to invest over Rs 34,000 crore in green hydrogen and ammonia plant in Tamil Nadu
- Petronas, the Malaysian state-owned oil and gas company, plans to invest over Rs 34,000 crore in building a green hydrogen and ammonia plant in southern Tamil Nadu.
- Petronas has been searching for suitable land to set up a green hydrogen project in southern Tamil Nadu. This project is part of the Tamil Nadu government's approval of five investment projects.
- Petronas' investment in the green hydrogen sector is increasing, and it aims to expand its portfolio with the construction of a new plant in Tamil Nadu.
- The Tamil Nadu state cabinet has approved the construction of a green hydrogen and ammonia plant by Petronas, which will contribute to the growth of the green energy sector in India.
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Why SA is not ready to produce green hydrogen
- Green hydrogen has been identified by many countries as a way to tackle climate change.
- However, South Africa faces several infrastructural complications hindering it from producing green hydrogen.
- The success of green hydrogen projects depends on developing infrastructure to transport it to target industries and converting existing equipment to use green hydrogen.
- An estimated 30 litres of fresh water is required to produce 1 kg of green hydrogen, which would require desalination or water recycling plants where there is a water scarcity problem.
- Producing one kilogram of green hydrogen needs up to 30 litres of fresh water. This means that desalination or water recycling plants will be needed if green hydrogen hubs are set up in water scarce areas.
- Research has shown that the projects that are quick to adopt new and massive technology may double or triple their costs from initial estimates, and over half of the projects fail to meet production targets in their first six months.
- Hydrogen, including green hydrogen, can only be moved around through specialised pipelines or costly conversion means such as conversion to liquid form at -253°C.
- In most cases, solar or wind power is cheaper and more efficient than green hydrogen, which could pose a problem for financing green hydrogen projects.
- To make the most of a prospective green hydrogen industry in South Africa, it is important to coordinate production, transportation and usage infrastructure build at the same time across the entire value chain.
- A better approach to South Africa's green hydrogen industry is to focus initially on industries that will find it easy to switch from fossil fuels to green hydrogen.
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Is green hydrogen a threat to Northern Cape livelihoods?
- The Northern Cape's Boegoebaai harbour development, focused on green hydrogen, may not benefit its inhabitants, according to environmental group The Green Connection's Neville van Rooy. 'We are very much concerned, the people on the ground, the voices from the ground, are very much concerned about the narrative of Boegoebaai,' he said. Describing the proposed use of the solar plant, on grazing land of the area's marginalised farmers, as 'not that green', van Rooy claimed that minimal jobs would be involved. Water risk was also a serious issue, he argued, in an area already suffering water shortages.
- The Northern Cape's Boegoebaai harbour development may pose a water risk in terms of already-scarce resources, and be of limited financial benefit for people in the area, according to an environmental group. Neville van Rooy of The Green Connection said efforts to use green hydrogen in the region faced water shortages, and would displace emerging farmers whose land would be used to build a solar plant. The plan for the harbour is part of a commitment by the South African government to invest in renewable energy that will boost the industry, but van Rooy said few jobs would be created in the process.
- The Green Connection has raised concerns that the Northern Cape's Boegoebaai harbour green hydrogen project would have limited benefit for local inhabitants. The plans being put forward by the South African government would necessitate large amounts of water usage, which, in a challenging environment, could be harmful to agricultural concerns and animal populations. Local farmers that the planned green solar plant would uproot are already marginalised, which could lead to further challenges if resources are already under pressure, the organisation suggested.
- Infrastructure and future investments are being encouraged in the renewable energy sector by the South African government, with green hydrogen projects in the Northern Cape among the schemes. But the environmental group The Green Connection has opposed such a project in the area, stating that it poses significant water risks and may not benefit communities. There is also resistance to the solar plant, which green hydrogen would power, being built on land used for grazing by farmers. The group said few jobs would be created by the project and that some communities in the Northern Cape face significant water shortages.
- The Green Connection has criticised a proposed green hydrogen project that South Africa's government plans to build in the Northern Cape. The scheme, to be located at the Boegoebaai harbour, would reduce the area's available water, putting animal populations and emerging farmers at risk, according to the campaign group. The use of grazing land for a solar plant, to power the green hydrogen facility, would also harm farmers' businesses in the area. The group added that few jobs would be created by the development and that the area already faced significant water shortages.
- The South African government's plans for a green hydrogen project might not work as a water-scarce area will not yield enough resources for excessive water usage. The Green Connection has raised concerns that the project might harm individual communities or animal populations that rely on water in Northern Cape. In addition, the proposed location for the solar plant would use grazing land for the development of the green hydrogen project, thereby posing a threat to already marginally poor farmers. Minimal employment opportunities for the creation of sustainable jobs is another point of contention.
- An environmentally focused NGO, The Green Connection, has criticised South Africa's plans for a green hydrogen facility in the Northern Cape. The group has said that the proposal for the Boegoebaai project will use up excessive amounts of water to the detriment of local farmers, and that such a green plant may not be desirable or financially sound for the community. There are concerns that the solar plant, required to power the development, would take up farmers' grazing land and take jobs from the marginalised local population. The group also noted that the project would create little in the way of jobs.
- The proposed green hydrogen project at Boegoebaai harbour will not benefit the communities of the Northern Cape or animal populations, said Neville van Rooy of environmental group The Green Connection. The solar plant set to power the green hydrogen project threatens grazing land, displacing farmers and endangering a water-scarce region, the group said. Criticism has been aimed at South African government officials for their lack of consultation with local communities, among wider concerns about the project creating only a small number of jobs.
- An environmental group has raised fears among South Africa's Northern Cape communities that a new green hydrogen initiative will do little for the area. The Green Connection has criticised the project's water usage in an already challenging environment and its impact on agriculture and animal populations. The plant's location on grazing land will also displace emerging farmers, the group said, while the facility is unlikely to create many long-term jobs. The South African government is investing heavily in renewable energy projects, including the Boegoebaai harbour development, aimed at driving growth in the sector.
- South Africa's reinvestment in renewable energy has been criticised over fears it will do little to benefit local communities, and environmental campaigners The Green Connection have argued that emerging farmers will suffer after solar panels are built on their grazing land. The Northern Cape's Boegoebaai harbour, designed as a green hydrogen project, is particularly vulnerable due to the shortage of available water. It is unclear, according to The Green Connection, what benefit the project would have for individuals or the area.
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Sembcorp inks MoUs with Odisha for green hydrogen plant, industrial park
- Sembcorp has signed MOUs with the Government of Odisha, India.
- SGHIPL will explore the development of a green hydrogen production facility.
- The facility is expected to have a production capacity of 720,000 metric tonnes per annum.
- Sembcorp Development Ltd will assess the potential for an industrial park in Odisha.
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Greenstat Hydrogen India and H2Carrier sign MoU to advance Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Solutions
- Greenstat Hydrogen India (GHI) and H2Carrier have signed an MoU to accelerate the development of green hydrogen and ammonia projects in India and Sri Lanka.
- The collaboration aims to explore the implementation of H2Carrier's floating production technologies and leverage their P2XFloater technology for green ammonia production.
- The partnership will focus on project identification, feasibility studies, and the implementation of green hydrogen and ammonia production facilities.
- The collaboration aims to address the growing demand for green ammonia as a clean fuel and energy carrier, supporting industrial decarbonization in various sectors.
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PM to lay foundation stone for green hydrogen hub in AP on Jan 8
- PM to lay foundation stone for green hydrogen hub in AP on Jan 8
- The NGEL Green Hydrogen Hub project will have an investment of ₹1,85,000 crore.
- It will include 20 GW renewable energy capacities for green hydrogen production.
- The project aims to generate 57,000 employment opportunities and contribute to India's non-fossil energy capacity target of 500 GW by 2030.
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India Must Sweeten The Deal For Green Hydrogen
- India's target for green hydrogen production by 2030 is five million metric tonnes per year.
- Current incentives in place include waiving of open access charges and the SIGHT financial incentive program.
- Challenges facing green hydrogen production in India include high costs, logistical difficulties, mismatched offtake agreement tenure, and limited debt financing.
- To make green hydrogen more viable, additional incentives such as waiving power banking charges, GST reduction, green debt provision, and market-driven cost reduction are needed.
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Why the pursuit of green hydrogen is chasing a chimera
- The Government of India has approved financial support to 8 companies for setting up 1.5 GW of electrolyser capacity and to 10 companies for producing 4,12,000 tonnes of green hydrogen.
- However, producing renewable hydrogen is currently more expensive than fossil-based production, and it is not expected to be cost-competitive until after 2050.
- The government's subsidies cover only a small fraction of the cost gap, and significant financial support would be needed until cost parity is reached.
- The pursuit of green hydrogen is currently chasing a chimera, and a revised timeline and realistic level of ambition are needed.
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NHPC inks MoU with Bihar to set up solar power, green hydrogen projects
- NHPC has signed an MoU with Bihar's Department of Industries to set up solar power and green hydrogen projects.
- The MoU involves the development of 1,000 MW solar power and green hydrogen mobility pilot projects in Bihar.
- The projects aim to contribute towards the state's renewable energy goals and create around 800 employment opportunities.
- This collaboration aligns with NHPC's commitment to sustainability and supports Bihar's vision of becoming a hub for renewable energy and green technology.
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