India's SECI terminates tender for India's Green Hydrogen Hub

Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has terminated its previously issued Call for Proposals (CfP) for establishing green hydrogen hubs in India.

On July 4, the state-owned enterprise announced this news, adding that all bidders who had paid the tender-related fees would be compensated as per the provisions of the CfP document dated August 20, 2024.

The Indian government hoped that this tender would lead to the establishment of at least two green hydrogen hubs under the National Green Hydrogen Mission by the fiscal year 2025/26. The project had a budget of 2 billion Indian rupees ($23.3 million/€19.9 million).

The original CfP document stated: "Given the inherent technical and logistical challenges of transporting hydrogen over long distances, the hydrogen production and utilization model will enhance the feasibility of this green hydrogen project in the initial years."