Business

Kandla Port To Get India’s First Green Hydrogen Plant Using Local Electrolyzers

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal initiated the dispatch of India-made electrolyzers for a green hydrogen plant at Kandla Port on Tuesday.

The 1 MW plant, scheduled for completion by July 2025, will initially produce 18 kg of green hydrogen per hour. It will later scale up to a 10 MW capacity.

Kandla Port will become the first in India to operate a green hydrogen plant using domestically produced electrolyzers. L&T manufactured the electrolyzers in three months.

The Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) selected L&T for the project based on their experience with a similar plant in Hazira.

The plant’s green hydrogen will power fuel cells, providing clean energy for port operations. The project also includes plans to integrate green ammonia production.

This aligns with the National Green Hydrogen Mission, which promotes sustainable practices in the maritime sector.

The plant will produce 80-90 tonnes of green hydrogen annually, supporting cleaner energy solutions within the port.

This achievement positions DPA Kandla as a leader in sustainable port operations in India.

The use of India-made electrolyzers highlights the ‘Make in India’ initiative, boosting local manufacturing and technological advancements.

Site work at Kandla is complete, and on-site assembly of the electrolyzers will begin soon.

The plant aims to give engineers and technicians hands-on experience in green hydrogen production, storage, and handling.

Electrolysers are essential for green hydrogen production, facilitating the hydrogen generation process.

Also Read: India’s Energy Efficiency Improves By 1.9% Between 2000 And 2023; Outpaces BRICS Peers

Ajaypal Choudhary

Recent Posts

India Develops Indigenous 32-Bit Microprocessors for Space Missions

India has achieved a significant breakthrough in space technology with the development and deployment of…

34 mins ago

PLI Auto Scheme Boosts India’s Automotive Manufacturing And Global Integration

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has highlighted the Performance-Linked Incentive (PLI) Auto Scheme as a…

48 mins ago

India’s Food Processing Industry Sees Robust Growth Under Make in India Initiative

India’s food processing industry is witnessing impressive growth, largely driven by the government’s Make in…

1 hour ago

UAE Pardons 500 Indian Prisoners: A Milestone In Diplomatic Efforts

In a recent diplomatic achievement, the UAE pardoned 500 Indian prisoners, taking the total number…

2 hours ago

French Embassy Shares Ghibli-Style Image Of Macron & PM Modi; Celebrates Bilateral Ties

The French Embassy in India joined the latest trend by posting a Studio Ghibli-inspired illustration…

3 hours ago

India’s Ports Modernisation Efforts Accelerate Under Maritime India Vision 2030

Ports and Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal informed the Lok Sabha today that the government has…

3 hours ago