New Delhi: In a major push towards green hydrogen-based mobility infrastructure, NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the VO Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA) to establish a green hydrogen fuelling station at VOC Port in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu.
The MoU was officially exchanged on Thursday in Tuticorin, in the presence of several key dignitaries and government officials.
MoU Signed in Presence of Union and State Ministers
The MoU was exchanged between Kishore Kumar Hota, Chief General Manager of NTPC, and A. Ganesan, Chief Mechanical Engineer of VOCPA. The ceremony took place in the presence of–
- Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways
- Geeta Jeevan, Tamil Nadu Minister for Social Welfare and Women Empowerment
- MLA Nainar Nagendran
- T K Ramachandran, Ports Secretary
- Susanta Kumar Purohit, VOCPA Chairman
- Senior officials from NTPC, Tamil Nadu Government, and VOCPA
The agreement marks a significant step in integrating green hydrogen mobility solutions within India’s port infrastructure.
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NGEL’s Green Hydrogen Ambitions Grow
The proposed hydrogen fuelling station at VOC Port is part of NGEL’s broader strategy to develop green hydrogen hubs across India. In addition to this project, NGEL is currently working on establishing a green hydrogen hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
The company is also targeting a renewable energy capacity of 60 GW by 2032, supported by integrated energy storage solutions, according to a statement released by NTPC.
Strategic Move for Sustainable Port Operations
This collaboration aligns with the central government’s commitment to the National Green Hydrogen Mission, which aims to promote clean energy alternatives in hard-to-abate sectors like shipping, heavy transport, and industrial zones.
The fuelling station at VOC Port is expected to facilitate hydrogen-powered vehicles and machinery within the port area, reducing dependence on fossil fuels and significantly cutting carbon emissions.
About NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL)
NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Ltd, India’s largest power utility. NGEL is focused on developing and operating clean energy projects including solar, wind, green hydrogen, and battery storage systems. It plays a vital role in supporting India’s goal of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 and aims to become a major force in the country’s energy transition.
