"Chandrababu Naidu, Honorable CM of Andhra Pradesh, announced at the Green Hydrogen Summit 2025 held at SRM AP that the state will transform into a Green Hydrogen Valley."
The Green Hydrogen Summit-2025, held in Andhra Pradesh, marked a significant milestone as it brought together global experts, government agencies, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to accelerate the transition towards clean energy, with a focus on green hydrogen development and storage[1][3][4]. The summit was inaugurated by the Honourable Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Sri Nara Chandrababu Naidu.
During the summit, the Honourable Chief Minister declared Amaravati as the Green Hydrogen Valley, with a vision to produce affordable, cost-effective clean energy[1][3]. Key prospects and plans discussed included massive investments, job creation, production and manufacturing targets, cost reduction, infrastructure development, and a robust policy framework to position Andhra Pradesh at the forefront of India’s clean energy transition and create the country’s largest green hydrogen ecosystem[2].
Investment and Job Creation
The state’s Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia Policy involves a Rs 10,00,000 crore (10 trillion rupees) investment, expected to generate 7.5 lakh (750,000) jobs in green hydrogen and related sectors[1][3][4].
Production and Manufacturing Targets
Andhra Pradesh aims to manufacture 2 GW of electrolyzers by 2027 and 5 GW by 2029, alongside producing 1.5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2029[2].
Cost Reduction Target
The state intends to bring down the cost of green hydrogen from Rs 460 to Rs 160 per kilogram through focused research and development[2].
Infrastructure Development
A dedicated Green Energy Corridor will be constructed to distribute 25 GW of renewable energy, supporting large-scale green hydrogen production and storage[2].
Policy Framework and Ecosystem
The state is building enabling policies and infrastructure to create a conducive environment for the growth of green hydrogen technology, manufacturing, storage, and sustainable energy policy implementation[2].
The Green Hydrogen Summit-2025 signifies Andhra Pradesh’s commitment to becoming a leader in green hydrogen technology, promising transformative economic and environmental benefits for the region and India as a whole[1][2][3][4].
Guest of Honour and Keynote Speakers
Dr V K Saraswat, Member of NITI Aayog, was present as a guest of honour at the summit. He emphasised the significance of opting for cleaner fuels and energy resources[1]. Mr Pranav Tanti, CEO and President of Synergen Green Energy, noted that Andhra Pradesh is a highly favourable state to establish an industry for Green Hydrogen[1].
Organisers of the Green Hydrogen Summit-2025
The Green Hydrogen Summit 2025 was jointly organized by SRM University-AP, Government of Andhra Pradesh, IIT Tirupati, IISER Tirupati, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Govt. of India, New & Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Ltd., and the SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Tamil Nadu[1].
The Green Hydrogen Summit-2025 is a step towards achieving a sustainable, carbon-neutral future, as per Dr V K Saraswat[1]. The Honourable Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Sri Nara Chandrababu Naidu, presented a memento to Dr V K Saraswat in recognition of his contributions to the cause[1].
- The Green Hydrogen Summit-2025, held in Andhra Pradesh, aims to position the state at the forefront of India's clean energy transition and create the country's largest green hydrogen ecosystem.
- Andhra Pradesh plans to reduced the cost of green hydrogen from Rs 460 to Rs 160 per kilogram through focused research and development.
- The state aims to manufacture 2 GW of electrolyzers by 2027 and 5 GW by 2029, alongside producing 1.5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2029.
- Infrastructure development includes constructing a dedicated Green Energy Corridor to distribute 25 GW of renewable energy, supporting large-scale green hydrogen production and storage.
- The state's Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia Policy involves a Rs 10,00,000 crore (10 trillion rupees) investment, expected to generate 7.5 lakh (750,000) jobs in green hydrogen and related sectors.
- The summit, organized by several reputable organizations, signifies Andhra Pradesh's commitment to sustainability, innovation, and a carbon-neutral future, promising economic, environmental, and technological advancements for the region and India as a whole.
