SECI invites proposals to prepare DPRs for green hydrogen hubs under India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission, deadline October 30, 2026.
SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), has issued a Call for Proposals (CfP) dated September 28, 2026, inviting agencies to prepare Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for establishing green hydrogen hubs under Component‑B1 of India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission. The online bid submission deadline is October 30, 2026.
For an uninitiated, the Component‑B1 of India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission refers to the development of Green Hydrogen Hubs — regions identified and supported with infrastructure to enable large‑scale production and/or utilization of green hydrogen and its derivatives. The government has allocated ₹400 crore up to 2025‑26 for this initiative.
Green Hydrogen Hubs are designated regions in India where large‑scale production, storage, and utilization of green hydrogen will be concentrated, supported by dedicated infrastructure and government funding. These hubs are central to India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission, with at least two hubs planned initially and ₹400 crore allocated up to 2025‑26.
SECI is the implementing agency for green hydrogen and methanol tenders, including India’s world’s largest 500,000 MT green methanol auction.
Key Details of SECI’s CfP
- Agency: Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), under MNRE
- CfP Reference: SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0005/26‑27, dated September 28, 2026.
- Scope of Work: Selection of executing agencies to prepare DPRs for green hydrogen hubs under NGHM Component‑B1.
- Submission Deadline: October 30, 2026 (online bids).
- Pre‑Bid Meeting: Scheduled as per SECI’s Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) on its website.
- Proposal Opening: First working day after submission deadline
Scope of DPR Preparation
- Hub Location Assessment: Identify potential sites based on hydrogen demand, infrastructure, and techno‑commercial viability.
- Baseline Data Collection: Renewable energy potential, water availability, industrial demand, pipelines, logistics, and financial feasibility.
- Stakeholder Consultation: Engage with state nodal agencies, industries, utilities, ministries, and research institutions.
- Infrastructure Planning: Renewable energy co‑location, grid connectivity, storage systems, refuelling, compression, liquefaction, ports.
- Project Layouts & Financial Models: Detailed layouts, capex estimates, phased implementation, and financial viability.
- Risk & Impact Analysis: Environmental/social impact, regulatory clearances, and legal considerations.
Structured Overview
| Focus Area | Details |
|---|---|
| Location Identification | Demand centres, infrastructure readiness, techno‑commercial viability |
| Data Inputs | RE potential, water, industrial demand, pipelines, logistics |
| Infrastructure | Grid, storage, refuelling, compression, liquefaction, ports |
| Financials | Capex estimates, phased roadmap, financial models |
| Stakeholders | State agencies, industries, utilities, ministries, research bodies |
| Risk & Impact | Environmental/social analysis, regulatory clearances |
Risks & Considerations
- Regulatory Delays: Multiple clearances across states may slow hub development.
- Water Availability: Hydrogen production requires significant water; DPRs must assess sustainability.
- Grid Integration: Managing renewable intermittency is critical; storage solutions must be viable.
- Financial Viability: Long‑term demand projections and offtake agreements will determine bankability.
