Vijaipur, Madhya Pradesh, May 25, 2024: GAIL (India) Limited has taken a significant step towards advancing new and alternate energy sources by inaugurating its first Green Hydrogen Plant at GAIL Vijaipur in Madhya Pradesh. The inauguration event, held on 24-05-2024, was graced by the Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Shri Pankaj Jain. Key figures from GAIL, including Chairman and Managing Director Shri Sandeep Gupta, Director (Projects) Shri Deepak Gupta, and Director (Human Resources) Shri Ayush Gupta, along with other senior officials, were present to mark this milestone.
The Green Hydrogen plant, set up as a pilot project, has a production capacity of 4.3 TPD (tons per day) of hydrogen using 10 MW Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Electrolyzer units. This facility produces hydrogen through the electrolysis of water powered by renewable energy sources. The hydrogen produced here boasts a purity of 99.999% (by volume) and is generated at a pressure of 30 kg/cm².
Initially, the hydrogen from this plant will be utilized as fuel in conjunction with natural gas for various processes and equipment within the existing Vijaipur plant. Plans are also in place to distribute this hydrogen to retail customers in nearby areas using high-pressure cascades.
In addition to sourcing renewable power through open access, GAIL is establishing around 20 MW of solar power capacity at Vijaipur, including both ground-mounted and floating solar plants, to meet the green power requirements for the 10 MW PEM Electrolyzer.
This initiative aligns with the National Green Hydrogen Mission and underscores GAIL’s commitment to exploring new and sustainable energy solutions. The inauguration of this plant signifies a pivotal move towards reducing carbon footprints and fostering a cleaner, greener energy future in India.
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