NTPC Floats Tender for 132 KV Gas Insulated Substation for Green Hydrogen Hub
NTPC Green Energy Ltd. (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC Ltd., has floated a tender for the development of a 132 KV Gas-Insulated Substation (GIS). This GIS will be developed for NGEL’s Green Hydrogen Hub at Pudimadaka, Andhra Pradesh.
Successful Bidder to Complete Overall GIS Construction and Provide Maintenance
Scope of work includes designing, engineering, supplying, constructing, testing, and commissioning of a 132 KV GIS with 5 bays. As part of the project, the selected bidder will be responsible for installing 2 power transformers, each with a capacity of 80 Mega Volt-Ampere (MVA) and a voltage rating of 132/33 KV. The project also includes the installation of 33 KV HT switchgear and 415 Volts LT switchgear.
Additionally, the successful bidder will provide five years of Operation and Maintenance (O&M) services for the project and will also be responsible for all civil and architectural works required.
NTPC Green Energy Ltd.’s tender states that this project will be executed on a turnkey basis. Completion of all facilities, including the commissioning of the substation, power transformers, switchgear, and other related equipment, must be achieved within one year from the date of awarding the contract. The last date for bid submission is 6th January 2026.
Addition of this GIS will be an important component in Green H2 Hub project, as it will supply electricity to power the hub once it’s operational.
Green H2 Hub to Contribute to India’s Clean Energy Goals, Foundation Laid
NGEL’s Green H2 Hub is being developed over 1200 acres with an investment of around Rs. 1.85 lakh crore. As per the PIB press release, dated 8th January 2025, foundation for this hub was laid in January 2025. This project is being developed via a 50:50 Joint Venture between NTPC and Andhra government’s New & Renewable Energy Development Corporation (NREDCAP).
Green H2 Hub will utilize 7 GW of renewable energy and will have a capacity to produce 1500 TPD of Green Hydrogen. This Hub will also produce 7500 TPD Green Hydrogen derivatives, which includes: Green Methanol, Green Urea and Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Additionally, this Green H2 Hub project in Andhra will contribute to Nation’s renewable energy capacity of 500 GW by 2030.
