NTPC Signs MoU for Green Hydrogen Infrastructure in Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Key Ideas
- NTPC, GRIDCO, and CRUT have signed an MoU to establish green hydrogen infrastructure in Bhubaneswar, focusing on the green hydrogen mobility scheme.
- The agreement includes the setting up of a green hydrogen fuelling station and deployment of hydrogen buses to replace fossil fuel buses for decarbonization.
- The project in Bhubaneswar is supported by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy and is part of NTPC's broader green hydrogen initiatives across India, including projects in Surat, Leh, Greater Noida, Gujarat, and Visakhapatnam.
NTPC Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Grid Corporation of Odisha (GRIDCO) and Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) to establish green hydrogen infrastructure in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. This partnership aims to promote green energy technologies in the state, with a specific focus on the green hydrogen mobility scheme. The initiative involves the setup of a green hydrogen fuelling station in Bhubaneswar by NTPC, along with the introduction of hydrogen buses for both short-haul and long-haul operations. By transitioning from fossil fuel buses to clean and green fuel buses, this move facilitates decarbonization efforts and enhances energy security in the region. Additionally, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy has provided partial funding for this project. NTPC's green hydrogen initiatives extend beyond Bhubaneswar, with existing projects in Surat, Leh, Greater Noida, and Gujarat’s Kandla. Furthermore, NTPC is working on the development of a green hydrogen hub in Visakhapatnam, aligning with its target to achieve 60 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2032. These endeavors highlight NTPC's commitment to sustainable practices and the promotion of green technology in India's energy sector.
Topics
Green Hydrogen
Public Transit
Renewable Energy
Energy Security
Green Technology
Partnership
Decarbonization
Infrastructure Development
Government Undertakings
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