Green Hydrogen Summit: CM Naidu signs two clean energy MoUs worth Rs 51,000 crore

He said that AP is the best State for clean energy to flourish, as it is the first to adopt and benchmark power sector reforms.

“Our goal is to reduce the cost of energy and adopt green energy to tackle global warming,” he said and added that AP is proud to be at the forefront of India’s green energy revolution.

CM N Chandrababu Naidu lauded SRM University-AP for organising the Green Hydrogen Summit, calling it a historic step towards building a sustainable and energy-secure future.

Addressing a distinguished gathering of policymakers, industry leaders, researchers and students, the chief minister reflected on the State’s journey in energy reform and emphasised Andhra Pradesh’s potential to lead India’s green hydrogen revolution.

Two clean energy MoUs worth Rs 51,000 crore signed

Two transformative MoUs were also signed during the summit. Yamna (UK), represented by Gal Bogin, will establish a 1 MMTPA Green Ammonia project at Krishnapatnam with an investment of Rs 16,000 crore.

JKSH and Hynfra, represented by Tohomo Umeda, will invest Rs 35,000 crore in a project at Machilipatnam comprising 150 KTPA Green Hydrogen and 600 KTPA Green Ammonia. Together, these mega-projects will create over 10,500 green jobs. The MoUs were facilitated by NREDCAP and the AP Energy Department.

India’s Hydrogen Valley

“I have come here to learn and adopt innovations to reduce the cost of energy and go for green energy to tackle the problem of global warming,” the CM said.

“Based on your recommendations, we will start working towards making Andhra Pradesh, India’s Hydrogen Valley by converging technology, infrastructure and innovation,” he added.

Ahead of the summit, the CM also visited stalls where several projects showcased their work on advanced technologies like hydrogen electrolysers, producing green ethanol through biomass and agricultural waste, plans to build a green hydrogen manufacturing plant, set up green EV stations, and recycling e-waste through hydro-metallurgical approaches.

Scaling green energy and reducing costs is the need of the hour

Recalling his childhood, the chief minister reminisced about how lanterns once served as the primary source of light, and the advent of electricity was a rare surprise.

Upon assuming office, he became acutely aware of the State’s energy challenges, such as low voltage, frequent disruptions, and difficult maintenance. These pressing issues inspired landmark power sector reforms in 1999–2000, including the establishment of a regulatory commission, ensuring improved service delivery and greater transparency.

He highlighted how Andhra Pradesh has since strengthened its energy infrastructure, scaled up solar energy production. “Today, you can generate power on your rooftops,” he said, pointing to the democratisation of clean energy.

He praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his visionary leadership in India’s clean energy transition, stating that the country is well-positioned to become a global leader in green hydrogen.

Synergy between stakeholders is key to clean energy innovation

The CM emphasised the importance of establishing synergy between the government, tech infrastructure, and industry players.

“We want India to prove to the world that clean energy can be scalable and profitable. Through clean hydrogen and its derivatives, we are aiming for decarbonisation, and we are also going to discuss regarding circular economy, recycling of water, and energy recovery. In this sector, AP wants to play a major role. We have advantages like solar, wind, pumped energy, and a long coastline where port facilities can be used for exporting green hydrogen, ammonia, and so on. In the near future, we want to build a port for every 50 km in the state, making it a logistics hub,” he added.

AP to lead India’s clean energy transition

“With a 10 lakh crore investment target, we have announced the Integrated Clean Energy Policy. This initiative will also generate 7.5 lakh jobs. It also aims to produce 1.5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen and its derivatives per annum, 3 GW capacity of electrolyser manufacturing alongside solar energy, wind energy and pumped energy storage,” CM Naidu said.

Citing the National Hydrogen Mission’s ambitious targets of 5 MMT of non-fossil fuel energy by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2070, he affirmed Andhra Pradesh’s readiness to play a leading role.

“Our State has all the strengths, such as solar, wind, pumped storage, and a 1,000-kilometre-long coastline ideal for exports,” he said, adding that AP is providing the best incentives for clean energy investors.

Andhra Pradesh’s Clean Energy Policy promotes not just green hydrogen but its entire ecosystem with electrolyser manufacturing, solar and wind projects, pumped storage, and EV charging infrastructure.

“No other State offers the advantages we do. If anyone is offering better, tell us and we will upgrade,” he said.

CM congratulates SRM University for hosting a historic summit

The chief minister congratulated SRM for conducting a historic summit.

He also announced the adoption of the Amaravati Green Hydrogen Declaration 2025, promising to reconvene the summit on the same date next year to review progress.

Reflecting on the evolving role of academia, the chief minister emphasised the importance of purpose-driven education,

“Earlier, academics focused only on academics. Today, we must align education with global solutions and outcomes.”

He expressed pride in Indian universities for rising to the challenge and reiterated his commitment to making Amaravati a hub for global knowledge and sustainability. “Green hydrogen is the game changer. It is the future,” he concluded.