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State-run agency suggests mandatory green hydrogen norms for oil refineries

Bureau of Energy Efficiency suggests giving refineries three years to meet green hydrogen obligations

Kolkata Port, NTPC to work together to set up green hydrogen, ammonia hub

Syama Prasad Mookherjee Port (SMP), formerly known as Kolkata Port Trust, and NTPC Green Energy (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, will form a joint working group to set up a green hydrogen and ammonia hub at the port, an official said on Sunday. The MoU between the two public sector entities was signed last week, aiming to explore opportunities for the production, storage, handling, and bunkering of green hydrogen, green ammonia, and its derivatives with the support of the port, the official said. As part of the National Hydrogen Mission, shipping and port operations will play a critical role in driving trade in green energy. Ports are therefore being developed to support the export requirements of green energy. Speaking to PTI, SMP deputy chairman Samrat Rahi said that the scope of the MoU includes forming a joint working group to conduct a feasibility study, identify land for the project, and deliberate on financial models of partnership for the clean energy project here. The

Availability of green hydrogen to reduce dependence on coal: Tata Steel

The availability of green hydrogen as a fuel will help reduce India's dependence on coal for steel making, Tata Steel CEO and MD TV Narendran said on Tuesday. Narendran made the remark at the National Management Convention session of All India Management Association (AIMA) here. "The way steel is made is changing and will continue to change further, as the industry is putting up new plants... Availability of hydrogen as a fuel and reductive is the key to reducing dependence on coal," he said, adding that scrap will replace ore as the main input. In January 2023, the Union Cabinet approved the National Green Hydrogen Mission with an outlay of Rs 19,744 crore with an aim to make India a global hub for manufacturing this clean source of energy. Tata Steel plans to scale up the usage of hydrogen in the steel-making process after the successful completion of the pilot project at its Jamshedpur plant in Jharkhand, Narendran told PTI recently. In April 2023, Tata Steel commenced the firs

Essar Oil UK division Vertex Hydrogen to change name to EET Hydrogen

Essar Oil UK arm Vertex Hydrogen on Monday announced its plan to switch to a new brand identity, EET Hydrogen as it looks to become a major pillar in the group's energy transition. This change is a natural progression in the development of the company from an early-stage idea into the leading hydrogen production project in the UK, a statement said. "Vertex Hydrogen is announcing that it is changing its brand to EET Hydrogen and that it intends to move from being a subsidiary of Essar Oil UK (EOUK) to a sister company of EOUK and become a standalone pillar of the Essar Energy Transition (EET) portfolio," it stated. The EET Hydrogen will provide a platform for growth with an ambition to deliver around 4GW of low-carbon hydrogen by 2030, around 40 per cent of the UK Government's national target. This hydrogen will enable businesses to switch from fossil fuels to low-carbon energy, securing and growing vital industries and jobs and unlocking billions of pounds of investment. Essar gro

IndianOil unveils nation's 1st green hydrogen run bus that emits just water

India's top oil firm IOC on Monday unveiled the nation's first green hydrogen-powered bus that emits just water as it takes the lead in bringing out unrivaled tools to replace fossil fuels. Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) will produce close to 75 kg of hydrogen by splitting water using electricity from renewable sources. This hydrogen will be used to power two buses which will ply across the national capital region for trial runs. Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, flagging off the buses, said hydrogen will be India's transition fuel for moving away from fossil fuels. IOC's R&D Centre at Faridabad is producing green hydrogen for the pilot run. Four cylinders with a capacity of 30 kg can run the buses for 350 km. It takes 10-12 minutes for the four tanks to fill. Hydrogen when burnt emits only water vapour as a by-product. With three times the energy density and the absence of harmful emissions, hydrogen shines as a cleaner, more efficient choice to meet the energy requirement. As much

Hardeep S Puri to flag off India's first green hydrogen fuel cell bus

This program represents India's maiden initiative to dispense green hydrogen at 350 bar for operating fuel cell buses

India's green hydrogen ambitions ride the coat-tails of Chinese equipment

India's ambitions for green hydrogen are riding the coat-tails of Chinese equipment, with Beijing's global stranglehold on the green hydrogen business now extending to New Delhi

GRSE signs pacts with global firms for hydrogen fuel cell ferry, engines

Defence shipbuilder Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) on Wednesday said it has entered into non-binding MoUs with foreign companies for the development of a hydrogen fuel cell ferry and the sale and service of medium-speed engines, particularly for the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard. GRSE, in its communication to the bourses, stated that it has signed two non-binding MoUs at the Defense and Security Equipment International (DSEI) Exhibition in London, which are of a confidential nature. The Kolkata-based shipbuilder has signed a MoU with Lloyd's Register for the development of a hydrogen fuel cell ferry and with Caterpillar Inc for a potential collaboration in the production, sale, and service of medium-speed engines, particularly for the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard. This move is part of India's transformative efforts in the field of innovative and new green energy technologies, promoting sustainable and cost-effective alternate fuels. Union Minister

CM approves Rajasthan Green Hydrogen Policy-2023 draft to push clean energy

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved the draft of 'Rajasthan Green Hydrogen Policy-2023' and a notification in this regard will be issued soon. The state government has taken the decision keeping in mind clean energy production, future needs and climate change, according to a release. 'Rajasthan Green Hydrogen Policy-2023' is being brought to encourage investors and search for clean energy sources in the state. Chief Minister Gehlot has approved the policy draft. Notification will be issued soon by the Energy Department, the release said. Under the policy, companies producing green energy will get various types of subsidies. Employment opportunities will also increase in the state. Renewable energy sources are available in the state which is most favourable for green hydrogen production, the release said. Under this policy, the state government will provide various facilities to encourage investors. These include a 50 per cent exemption in transmission and distribut

IIT Madras to work on validation standard in 'Green Hydrogen' with industry

Industries and research institutes are working on industrial R&D needs, skill development, creating incubators, testing/validation standards and policy advocacy in the 'Green Hydrogen' sector

Adani Group forms JV with Japan's Kowa for green ammonia, hydrogen

Billionaire Gautam Adani's group on Friday said it has formed an equal joint venture with Japanese trading house Kowa Group for marketing of green ammonia and green hydrogen produced by the Indian conglomerate. "Adani Global Pte Ltd, Singapore, a step-down wholly-owned subsidiary of (Adani Enterprises Ltd) has signed a joint venture agreement with Kowa Holdings Asia Pte Ltd, Singapore on September 8," the Adani group flagship firm said in a stock exchange filing. Adani Group is investing multi-billion dollars in setting up facilities to produce green ammonia and green hydrogen from water. "Joint venture agreement records the terms of incorporation of a joint venture company in Singapore in accordance with the terms of the agreement for the sales and marketing of green ammonia, green hydrogen and its derivatives produced and supplied by Adani Group, in the agreed territory," it said. Adani and Kowa will hold a 50 per cent stake each in the joint venture. No other details were provi

NTPC, V O Chidambaranar Port Authority to develop green hydrogen hub in TN

NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL) and V O Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA) have joined hands to develop a green hydrogen hub at Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu. Both entities signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in this regard on Friday, NTPC said in a statement. Green hydrogen and its derivatives such as green ammonia and green methanol, will be produced at the hub to be built on the land provided by VOCPA. NTPC Group has a plan to build a renewable energy capacity of 60 GW by 2032 and is working on a pipeline of over 20 GW.

AVAADA, Tata Steel SEZ to set up green hydrogen, ammonia unit in Odisha

AVAADA Group on Thursday said it has signed an agreement with Tata Steel Special Economic Zone Ltd (TSSEZL) to set up a green hydrogen and ammonia manufacturing unit in Odisha. The unit will be set up at Gopalpur Industrial Park in Ganjam district in Odisha. In a statement, AVAADA Group announced "an initiative to establish a cutting-edge green hydrogen and ammonia manufacturing unit in Odisha. This significant move comes in the wake of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) inked with Tata Steel Special Economic Zone Limited (TSSEZL)". The company did not disclose financial details related to the proposed project. The project is expected to generate around 1,600 direct and 4,000 indirect employment opportunities and aims to curtail nearly 2 million tonne of Co2 emissions annually. AVAADA Group Chairman Vineet Mittal said, "The collaboration is geared towards fast-tracking the shift to green energy and bolstering India's ambition to emerge as a global green hydrogen manufacturing hub

'Green Hydrogen Pilots in India' conference on pilot projects on Sept 5

During the one-day conference being held by NTPC Limited, various green hydrogen pilots will be implemented by both public and private sector companies

L&T makes 'asset heavy' exception for $1 billion green hydrogen play

Company to target build-own-operate opportunities, a shift from its 'asset-light' policy

Chandrayaan-3 mission: Here's a list of key findings made on moon's surface

On August 30, the laser-induced breakdown spectroscope instrument onboard the Pragyan rover confirmed the presence of sulphur on the lunar surface near the South Pole

Tata Steel plans to scale up usage of hydrogen in steel making process: CEO

Tata Steel plans to scale up the usage of hydrogen in the steel making process after the successful completion of the pilot project at its Jamshedpur plant, in Jharkhand, the company's CEO and MD T V Narendran said. In April 2023, Tata Steel commenced the first of its kind experiment injecting hydrogen gas using 40 per cent of the injection systems in E-blast furnace at its steel plant in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. "It was very successful, we will scale it up, But eventually we need to have green hydrogen available in Eastern India that will determine how it can be used," Narendran told PTI in reply to a question on the results of the trials. However, he did not tell the quantum in which the company plans to increase the usage of hydrogen. Injection of hydrogen in blast furnaces helps reduce consumption of coal leading to reduction in carbon footprint. "This is the first time in the world that such a large quantity of hydrogen gas is being continuously injected in a blast furnace," he

ACME Group to invest nearly $3.3 bn in green hydrogen project in Odisha

ACME Group will acquire 343 acres of land in Gopalpur Industrial Park, developed by the Tata Steel Special Economic Zone in the state

Govt aiming to make India global hub for green hydrogen: FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said the government is aiming to make India a global hub for production, utilisation and export of green hydrogen. Speaking at the launch of HSBC India's strategic partnerships towards enabling innovation in Green Hydrogen, the minister said the government is focused on driving green growth through a range of green reforms. The initiative, she said will provide a roadmap towards reducing carbon intensity in the economy and enable the creation of green job opportunities. "Green hydrogen has a pivotal role to play as we counter climate change and work towards enabling a low-carbon and self-reliant economy. We're aiming to make India a global hub for production, utilisation and export of green hydrogen," Sitharaman said, as per an HSBC release. HSBC India has partnered with IIT Bombay and Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation (SSEF) to pursue technological advancements to make green hydrogen more efficient, cost-effective, and ...

J'khand to ink MoU with TGESPL for country's first hydrogen fuel industry

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) will be signed between Jharkhand government and TCPL Green Energy Solution Private Limited (TGESPL) on Friday to pave way for the establishment of the country's first hydrogen fuel industry in Jharkhand's Jamshedpur, an official said on Thursday. The pact will be signed in the presence of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, according to a statement issued by the CM secretariat. The proposed capacity of this unit is 4000+ Hydrogen IC Engine/Fuel Agnostic Engine and 10,000+ Battery system, a release said. "Hydrogen is one such fuel, whose capacity is more than other fuels. It is cheap and light. In such a situation, it can be considered a better option between petrol and diesel. Hydrogen fuel can help in controlling pollution to a great extent," the release added.