VISAKHAPATNAM: The Green Hydrogen Hub at Pudimadaka in Anakapalle district is moving on the executed track, with initial plans focusing on utilising carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from NTPC Simhadri for the production of green fuels and chemicals.
In the first phase, about 25 tonnes per day (TPD) of CO2 captured from NTPC Simhadri Thermal Power Station will be transported by road to the hub and used to produce around 10 TPD of ethanol and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Simultaneously, 2x325 TPD of CO2 will be transported through pipelines to produce 150 TPD of urea and 300 TPD of methanol. In later stages, an additional 2x650 TPD of CO2 will be supplied via pipelines for the production of around 300 TPD of SAF.
The project is based on capturing CO2 emissions and combining them with green hydrogen generated using renewable energy to produce a range of green chemicals and fuels.
NTPC Simhadri Unit Head Ayaskanta Jena said the Rs 1.85 lakh crore project is progressing as per schedule, with several work orders already awarded and key packages under finalisation.
The foundation stone for the project was laid virtually by Prime Minister on January 8, 2025. Jointly developed by NTPC Green Energy Ltd and the New & Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (NREDCAP), the hub will produce 1,500 TPD of green hydrogen and 7,500 TPD of other green chemicals, supported by up to 20 GW of renewable energy.
The project will come up on 1,600 acres at Pudimadaka, with land registration completed. Additional land at Seetha palem has been identified for a captive jetty, desalination plant and storage facilities.
Water supply will be sourced from APIIC network and Yeluru canal, supplemented by an 80 MLD desalination plant, while renewable energy will provide round-the-clock power. The project aims to utilise industrial emissions productively while supporting the transition to cleaner energy.