Hygenco, Mitsubishi Power collaborate for green hydrogen/ammonia based power plants

In a bid to give major push to clean energy developments, Hygenco Green Energies has signed an MoU with Mitsubishi Power to explore the possibility of delivering green hydrogen/ammonia-fired gas turbine combined cycle (GTCC) power plants.

The MoU aims to provide these integrated solutions in India and internationally. As per the official statement, Indo-Japan cooperation on energy security and green ammonia exemplifies strategic partnership aimed at fostering sustainable development and reducing emissions through technology exchange and collaborative investments.

Speaking of this occasion, Saito Mitsunori, Chief Representative, JICA India, stated, “This collaboration between Hygenco and MHI exemplifies the international cooperation needed to address climate change and promote sustainable growth. JICA will continuously support this partnership and looking forward to delivering the impact brought JICA – Neev Fund co-creation platform”

Hygenco will supply green fuel for MPW’s GTCC technology to the potential Customers. The company will develop and deploy scaled-up, commercially viable green hydrogen and green ammonia production assets on a build-own-operate or gas-as-a-service basis.

Amit Bansal, CEO, Hygenco, said,”We are excited to leverage our expertise in green hydrogen and ammonia to support the decarbonization of power generation and contribute to a sustainable energy future.”

“We believe this partnership will pave the way for innovative and sustainable energy solutions,” said  Prem Prabhakar, MD&CEO, SBI Ventures Limited – that manages Neev II Fund which is an investor in Hygenco. “Investing in green hydrogen and ammonia production is crucial for India’s energy security, energy transition, and environmental goals.”

Mitsubishi Power is developing hydrogen and ammonia firing technologies to decarbonize existing GTCC plants by converting their fuel from natural gas to hydrogen/ammonia. The company has been involved in multiple projects worldwide.

About Hygenco

Hygenco is a leading developer of green hydrogen and green ammonia projects. The company focuses on providing sustainable and commercially viable green fuel solutions to various industries, contributing to the global energy transition.