V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority has floated a tender for the development of a 2 MW green hydrogen electrolyser and a refueling station. The project also includes providing seven years of comprehensive operation and maintenance services.
According to the tender guidelines, the project involves setting up a 2 MW green hydrogen electrolyser with a minimum capacity of 600 kg per day, along with all required accessories. It also includes the development of a refuelling station equipped with a 3.6 kg per minute dispenser. In addition, the scope covers associated civil works.
The bidders are required to submit an earnest money deposit of Rs 13.6 million. The successful bidder is required to submit a performance bank guarantee equal to 5 per cent of the contract price. Moreover, the estimated cost of the project is Rs 678.5 million. Furthermore, the bid submission deadline is April 9, 2026.
Earlier in November 2025, V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, Tuticorin, inked an MoU with CGS Energy for the development of a 300 tonne per day green ammonia production plant.
