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.
