New Delhi : Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has secured a significant transmission infrastructure project aimed at supporting India’s rapidly growing Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia sector in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. The company emerged as the successful bidder under the Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) mechanism and received the Letter of Intent (LoI) on June 12, 2026.
The project, officially titled “Transmission System for Proposed Green Hydrogen / Green Ammonia Projects in Kakinada Area (Phase-I)”, will be developed under the Build, Own, Operate and Transfer (BOOT) model, further strengthening POWERGRID’s position as India’s leading power transmission utility.
Strategic Infrastructure for Clean Energy Growth
Under the scope of the project, POWERGRID will establish a new 765/400 kV Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) in Andhra Pradesh. The project will also include advanced STATCOM (Static Synchronous Compensator) facilities and associated 765 kV transmission line infrastructure to ensure reliable and efficient power transmission for upcoming green energy projects in the region.
The new transmission system is designed to support the increasing electricity demand from large-scale Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia manufacturing facilities planned in the Kakinada region, which is rapidly emerging as one of India’s most important clean energy and industrial hubs.
Supporting India’s Green Hydrogen Mission
The development comes at a crucial time as India accelerates efforts under its national clean energy agenda and seeks to become a global leader in Green Hydrogen production and exports. Green Hydrogen, produced using renewable energy sources, is expected to play a key role in decarbonizing industries such as steel, refining, fertilizers, and transportation.
Industry experts believe that robust transmission infrastructure will be essential for integrating large volumes of renewable energy into the grid and ensuring uninterrupted power supply to future hydrogen production facilities.
Importance of the Kakinada Region
Kakinada has attracted substantial interest from renewable energy developers and industrial investors due to its strategic coastal location, port connectivity, and favorable infrastructure. Several proposed Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia projects are expected to transform the region into a major clean energy manufacturing and export center over the coming years.
The transmission project awarded to POWERGRID will provide the critical backbone infrastructure needed to facilitate these developments and support long-term economic growth in the region.
Project Highlights
- POWERGRID declared the successful bidder under the TBCB process.
- Letter of Intent (LoI) received on June 12, 2026.
- Project titled “Transmission System for Proposed Green Hydrogen / Green Ammonia Projects in Kakinada Area (Phase-I)”.
- To be implemented under the BOOT (Build, Own, Operate and Transfer) model.
- Includes construction of a new 765/400 kV GIS substation.
- Deployment of advanced STATCOM facilities.
- Development of associated 765 kV transmission lines.
- Designed to support upcoming Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia projects in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.
Looking Ahead
The award of this project underscores the growing importance of transmission infrastructure in enabling India’s clean energy transition. As investments in renewable energy, Green Hydrogen, and Green Ammonia continue to rise, projects such as this will play a pivotal role in ensuring grid reliability, energy security, and the successful implementation of the country’s ambitious decarbonization goals.
With this latest win, POWERGRID continues to expand its contribution to India’s evolving energy landscape, helping build the infrastructure necessary for a sustainable and low-carbon future.
