L&T revealed on Saturday (August 20) it had started production of green hydrogen at its AM Naik Heavy Engineering Complex which will see the clean energy carrier used for captive consumption in its Hazira manufacturing complex.
As the initial stage of the development, a 380kW alkaline electrolyser has been installed. H2 View understands as part of a future expansion a 420kW PEM electrolyser along with a 990kW solar plant capacity will also installed.
The scope of the project will see the production of high purity green hydrogen and oxygen, according to L&T, with plans of using a blend of 15% hydrogen with natural gas to be used as a fuel in the complex’s manufacturing processes.
Subramanian Sarma, Director & Senior Executive Vice-President of Energy at L&T, said, “L&T is at the forefront of providing innovative and sustainable solutions that will help meet the energy needs of the future. We are proud that our engineers have set up the Green Hydrogen generation plant at Hazira complex and integrated it with the existing manufacturing shops for use of the green hydrogen.
“This initiative is in line with L&T’s climate leadership targets of Lakshya-2026 that will help reduce greenhouse gases footprint for us as well as our clients by approximately 300 tonnes per annum. We believe that green hydrogen is a promising alternative fuel, and this plant is a testimony that we are committed to creating a greener tomorrow.”
In April (2022), L&T revealed it had formed a joint venture with IndianOil and ReNew Power to support the growing green hydrogen industry with additional manufacturing capacity, hoping to become a driving force to establish hydrogen as a contender for India’s energy future.
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