Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi to Become Green Hydrogen Hub by 2028
Key Ideas
- Four global majors to invest Rs 41,860 crore in Thoothukudi for a green hydrogen hub by 2028.
- Petronas, Sembcorp, ACME Green Hydrogen, and Renew E-fuels are key players in the project.
- 501 acres of land already allocated to the firms for the initiative at V O Chidambaranar Port.
- The pilot project is set to be operational by mid-February, with the official launch expected by 2028.
Four major global companies are set to invest Rs 41,860 crore in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, to establish one of India's three green hydrogen hubs by 2028. The companies involved include Petronas-backed Amplus Ganges Solar, Sembcorp Industries' Green Infra Renewable Energy, ACME Green Hydrogen and Chemicals, and Renew Energy's Renew E-fuels. The project will be located at V O Chidambaranar Port in Thoothukudi, with 501 acres of land already allocated to the firms. The pilot project is expected to be operational by mid-February, signaling significant progress towards the official launch target of 2028. This initiative holds promise for boosting renewable energy infrastructure, attracting substantial investments, and fostering global collaboration for sustainable economic development in the region.