The Punjab Electricity Development Agency (PEDA) has initiated a bidding process to develop a green hydrogen and compressed biogas project at the Haibowal Dairy complex in Ludhiana. This innovative project aims to utilize various organic waste materials such as cattle dung, vegetable waste, ‘mandi’ waste, poultry droppings, municipal segregated green waste, agro waste, and other organic waste.
Key details of the bidding process are as follows:
Submission Deadline: The last date for online bid submissions is October 4, 2023. The bids will be officially opened on October 6.
Earnest Money Deposit: Interested bidders are required to submit an earnest money deposit of Rs. 500,000 (~$6,029).
Performance Bank Guarantee: The successful bidder must provide a performance bank guarantee of Rs. 1 million (~$12,057).
Project Commissioning: The selected developer should complete the project within 24 months from the signing of the implementation agreement.
Land Lease: The successful developer is responsible for paying an annual land lease fee of Rs. 150,000 (~$1,809) plus applicable taxes to PEDA.
Raw Materials: The developer must arrange the necessary raw materials for the project, including cattle dung, either from the Haibowal Dairy complex or other sources at their own expense.
Technology and Experience: Bidders have the flexibility to choose any technology for green hydrogen and compressed biogas production. Technical experience is not a prerequisite for participation, but successful bidders should have the capability to establish collaborations with technology providers and consultants in the field.
Financial Requirement: Bidders are expected to demonstrate a net worth of at least Rs. 50 million (~$602,865) in any one of the last three financial years.
The project is designed to handle approximately 250 metric tons of cattle dung daily. In the event of a cattle dung shortfall, the developer has the option to source dung externally and design the plant as multifuel. Other organic waste materials, such as vegetable waste, mandi waste, poultry droppings, municipal segregated green waste, agro waste, and other organic waste, can be utilized in accordance with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy‘s (MNRE) guidelines.
It is noteworthy that the MNRE has recently issued a standardized framework specifying emission thresholds that must be met for hydrogen produced in India to be classified as ‘green’. This Green Hydrogen Standard for India defines green hydrogen as hydrogen generated using renewable sources through electrolysis-based and biomass-based production methods.
This project represents a significant step towards sustainable energy production and waste management, aligning with India’s commitment to renewable energy and environmental conservation.
