India's Numaligarh Refinery (NRL) has rolled out a tender to establish a 1,000-tonne per year green hydrogen generation unit at Numaligarh in Assam. The initiative aims to enhance sustainable energy practices by requiring applicants to develop, own, and operate the unit to provide gaseous green hydrogen. Interested bidders have until September 13, 2024, to participate in the tender, involving a security fee of $596,182. The scope of work encompasses various aspects such as design, engineering, construction, testing, commissioning, operations, and maintenance of the unit, emphasizing the utilization of biomass and renewable energy sources for green hydrogen production. Bidders must independently source biomass to meet the green hydrogen requirements and secure renewable energy from self-owned projects, third-party producers, or power exchanges. Additionally, arrangements for importing power to the production site need to be made before executing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with partners, indicating a collaborative effort towards sustainable energy production. The project also includes land acquisition for developing NRL's production site, underlining a holistic approach to green hydrogen infrastructure. Moreover, the tender stipulates financial prerequisites, mandating each bidder to demonstrate an average annual turnover of $23 million in the preceding three financial years. In the case of consortium bidders, the cumulative turnover of all members will be considered, with the lead member required to meet a significant portion of the turnover criteria. Furthermore, India's recent guidelines for the second phase of its clean hydrogen production funding scheme aim to subsidize 450,000 tonnes of hydrogen annually, showcasing the country's commitment to advancing clean energy initiatives and promoting sustainability.