GAIL set to commission India's first green hydrogen project in April
GAIL (India) Ltd, is preparing to commission the country's first green hydrogen project in the coming weeks. As reported by Reuters and confirmed by multiple sources within the company, this pioneering initiative is slated to commence operations at GAIL's Vijaipur complex in Madhya Pradesh by April.
The project comprises a 10-megawatt proton exchange membrane electrolyser imported from Canada for the production of green hydrogen. The report added that once operational, the unit is expected to produce approximately 4.3 metric tons of hydrogen per day, boasting a purity level of 99.999% by volume.
Also Read | India's first green hydrogen tender meets a chaotic end “Once the initial hiccups are sorted at the commissioning stage, we expect to start producing in a month's time," disclosed a source familiar with the matter, requesting anonymity as they were not authorised to speak to the media, as quoted by Reuters. The green hydrogen production unit will rely on renewable power sources, aligning with India's ambitious goal of reaching 5 million tons of annual green hydrogen production capacity by 2030.
This project marks a significant stride in the country's pursuit of cleaner and more sustainable energy solutions. Also Read | JSL’s green hydrogen project gels with India’s vision for sustainable future: Scindia While GAIL's communication office did not respond to requests for comment, the company's proactive efforts in the green hydrogen domain underscore its commitment to embracing emerging technologies and contributing to India's transition towards a greener future.
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