State-owned GAIL (India) Ltd. has successfully commissioned its first green hydrogen plant at Vijaipur in Madhya Pradesh, marking a significant move towards embracing alternative and sustainable energy sources. The 10-megawatt proton exchange membrane electrolyser for the green hydrogen production unit was imported from Canada. The inauguration of the plant was attended by top officials including the Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. The green hydrogen plant has the capacity to produce 4.3 metric tonnes per day (TPD) of hydrogen using 10MW PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) Electrolyzer units, powered by renewable sources such as solar energy. The hydrogen produced boasts a purity level of 99.999% and will be created at a pressure of 30 Kg/cm2. Initially, the hydrogen generated from this plant will be utilized alongside natural gas for internal processes at the existing Vijaipur facility. There are plans to extend the usage of this hydrogen to retail customers in the nearby areas, facilitated by transport through high-pressure cascades. GAIL is also working on setting up 20 MW solar power plants at Vijaipur, both ground-mounted and floating, to ensure the availability of green power necessary for the operation of the 10 MW PEM Electrolyzer. This initiative by GAIL reflects a commitment to sustainable practices and energy transition, leveraging renewable sources to produce green hydrogen for both internal consumption and potentially wider distribution in the future.