Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Andhra Pradesh Aims to Be Green Hydrogen Hub by 2030
Andhra Pradesh wants to be a big player in making something called green hydrogen by the year 2030.
Green hydrogen is a clean fuel made using electricity from sources like the sun and wind.
The government is making a plan to build special machines that make this fuel and to produce a lot of it.
They also want to use the state's windy coast and sunny weather to help.
This could help farmers make more money, create jobs, and provide clean fuel for big industries.
They are even building a special place for this in Pudimadaka and another in Kakinada.
Big companies are investing money, and meetings are happening to make this plan a reality.
Andhra Pradesh is developing a roadmap to become a leading green hydrogen hub by 2030.
The state aims for 2 GW of electrolyser manufacturing capacity by 2027 and 1.5 MMTPA of green hydrogen production by 2029.
Andhra Pradesh ranks first in biomass availability, which can be used for hydrogen production, benefiting farmers and creating jobs.
The state has significant potential for solar, wind, and pumped storage energy, coupled with a long coastline conducive to hydrogen production.
NTPC is developing a large hydrogen hub at Pudimadaka with significant investment, and Kakinada is also being developed as a hydrogen hub.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh government, Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand, NITI Aayog member Dr V. K. Saraswat, AP GreenCo AGM Dr Ram Kumar, NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL)
- What
- Preparing a roadmap to become a leading green hydrogen producer by 2030, with specific targets for electrolyser manufacturing and hydrogen production, and establishing green hydrogen hubs.
- When
- Thursday (meeting), Targets set for 2027, 2029, and 2030
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh (Secretariat, Pudimadaka, Kakinada, Kurnool)
- Why
- To transform the state into a green hydrogen hub, promote clean energy, increase farmers' income, create employment, and utilize the state's renewable energy potential.
Potential Benefits of Green Hydrogen
Implementation and Opportunities
Economic and Environmental Impact
Potential Benefits of Green Hydrogen
Utilizing biomass for hydrogen production will boost farmers' incomes and create employment, promoting clean energy.
Implementation and Opportunities
Andhra Pradesh has significant solar, wind, and biomass potential, with a long coastline suitable for hydrogen production and utilization in steel, fertilizer, and port industries.
Capacity and Investment
Potential Benefits of Green Hydrogen
The state plans to achieve 1.5 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA) of green hydrogen production by 2029 and establish 2 GW of electrolyser manufacturing capacity by 2027.
Implementation and Opportunities
Significant investments are being made, such as NTPC's ₹1.85 lakh crore project at Pudimadaka for a hydrogen hub, and MoUs will be signed at the upcoming CII Partnership Summit.
- Target Year for Green Hydrogen Hub
- 2030
- Electrolyser Manufacturing Capacity Goal
- 2 GW by 2027
- Green Hydrogen Production Goal
- 1.5 MMTPA by 2029
- Biomass Availability Ranking
- First in India
- Key Coastal Length
- 974 km
- Pudimadaka Project Investment
- ₹1.85 lakh crore
- Upcoming Event
- CII Partnership Summit (Nov 14-15)