Which of the following statements are valid in connection with Andhra Pradesh Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia Policy (2023)?

I. The objective is to target Green Energy production up to the capacity of 1 MPTA (Million Tonnes Per Annum) or Green Ammonia production up to the capacity of 2-0 MTPA in the next five years.

II. New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of A.P. Ltd (NREDCAP) shall act as a Nodal Agency under this policy.

III. All the Ports in the State have infrastructure for storing liquid nitrogen which can then be utilized for storing
Green Hydrogen for exporting to other countries.

IV. The Policy prohibits the production of Green Hydrogen/Green Ammonia by using Renewable Energy and/or Biomass from 'Third-Party/Power exchange'.

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Key Points

• New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of A.P. Ltd (NREDCAP) shall act as a Nodal Agency under this policy.
• All the Ports in the State have infrastructure for storing liquid nitrogen which can then be utilized for storing Green Hydrogen for exporting to other countries.
• The objective is to target Green Energy production up to the capacity of 1 MPTA (Million Tonnes Per Annum) or Green Ammonia production up to the capacity of 2-0 MTPA in the next five years.
• The Policy does not prohibit the production of Green Hydrogen/Green Ammonia by using Renewable Energy and/or Biomass from 'Third-Party/Power exchange'.

Additional Information

• Green Hydrogen
  • Green hydrogen is produced by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable electricity.
  • This process is known as electrolysis.
  • The hydrogen produced is termed 'green' because the process does not emit carbon dioxide, making it a sustainable and clean source of energy.
• Green Ammonia
  • Green ammonia is produced by combining green hydrogen with nitrogen from the air.
  • It is called 'green' because the hydrogen used in the process is derived from renewable energy sources.
  • Green ammonia can be used as a sustainable fertilizer or as a carbon-free fuel.
• New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Ltd (NREDCAP)
  • NREDCAP is a state-owned entity responsible for the promotion of renewable energy and energy conservation in Andhra Pradesh.
  • It acts as a nodal agency for implementing various renewable energy projects and policies in the state.
• Liquid Nitrogen Storage
  • Liquid nitrogen is commonly used for storing and transporting gases in a liquefied state.
  • It can be used for the storage of green hydrogen due to its extremely low temperature, which helps in maintaining hydrogen in a liquid state.
  • This infrastructure is crucial for exporting green hydrogen to other countries.