Amaravati's Green Hydrogen Revolution: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Leads the Charge
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- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced Amaravati's transformation into a Green Hydrogen Valley, showcasing India's commitment to clean energy.
- Two major investment deals totaling ₹51,000 crore were sealed at the Green Hydrogen Summit, signifying a significant step towards green hydrogen production.
- The state is actively progressing towards green energy solutions, with NTPC setting up a green hydrogen plant in Visakhapatnam and plans for green ammonia production in Kakinada.
- The establishment of a Quantum Valley powered by AI in Amaravati demonstrates a forward-looking approach towards sustainable energy development.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced at the Green Hydrogen Summit-2025 that Amaravati, the capital city, will be developed into a Green Hydrogen Valley, positioning it as a pioneer in India's clean energy revolution. He emphasized the necessity of transitioning from traditional fossil fuels to carbon-free energy sources like green hydrogen, highlighting its potential to lower costs and benefit the public. The Chief Minister witnessed the signing of two significant investment agreements amounting to ₹51,000 crore, with UK-based Yamna Company and KSH Infra committing to establish green hydrogen and green ammonia projects in the state. These investments mark a substantial leap towards green energy production. Naidu also revealed the state's ongoing efforts, including NTPC's green hydrogen plant in Visakhapatnam and forthcoming green ammonia production in Kakinada. Plans for generating 160 MW of green hydrogen and developing electrolyser capacity of 3 GW alongside solar, wind, and pumped hydro energy are underway. Additionally, a Quantum Valley driven by artificial intelligence will be established in Amaravati, underlining a futuristic approach to sustainable energy. The Amaravati Green Hydrogen Declaration is set to be unveiled post the summit, with a follow-up review planned after a year. The event witnessed the presence of notable figures like Union Minister of State for Rural Development Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar and discussions on green hydrogen by Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand and NITI Aayog member V.K. Saraswat, alongside industrialists, scholars, and government officials.
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