New Delhi: NTPC Ltd’s green energy arm has invited Indian and global green chemical companies to develop projects at its Pudimadaka green hydrogen hub in Andhra Pradesh. According to the expressions of interest (EoI) released on 24 September, selected developers will need to source renewable energy, water, or green hydrogen from NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL). EoI submissions are open until 24 October, reports Mint.
The Pudimadaka hub is expected to produce 2.5 million metric tonnes per year of green chemicals, including ammonia, methanol, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and urea. With a captive port, the facility aims to support exports. Green chemicals are produced using clean energy and processes that do not generate hazardous substances, while green hydrogen is produced through water electrolysis using renewable energy.
After shortlisting responses, NGEL plans to consider agreements for land sub-leases, supply of water, green hydrogen, biogenic carbon dioxide, and joint ventures with selected developers. The hub will feature 7 GW of electrolyzer capacity, 7.5 GW of transmission lines from the CTU substation, a desalination plant, chemical storage, logistics and utilities areas, and common buildings. NGEL also plans a ₹30,000 crore transmission network to power the facility.
The project, with a total expected investment of about ₹1.85 trillion, was formally launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in January 2025. It is being developed jointly by NGEL and the Non-conventional Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (NREDCAP). The two entities have already signed a joint venture to develop 20 GW of renewable energy, 1,500 tonnes per day of green hydrogen, and 7,500 tonnes per day of green hydrogen derivatives, including green methanol, green urea, and SAF, making it one of India’s largest integrated green hydrogen facilities.
NTPC, India’s largest power generation company, plans to invest ₹5 trillion in green energy and green molecules by 2030. NGEL and its subsidiary Ayana Renewable Power currently have a total capacity of 7.37 GW, which is expected to expand to 60 GW by 2030, with solar power accounting for around 90% of the target. In March 2025, NGEL and Oil and Natural Gas Corp. (ONGC) jointly acquired Ayana Renewable Power.
