India's First Megawatt-Scale Green Hydrogen Plant Inaugurated in Madhya Pradesh
Key Ideas
  • Tecnimont Private Limited and NEXTCHEM have inaugurated India's first green hydrogen production plant for GAIL (India) Limited in Vijaipur, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The facility will produce 4.3 tons per day of green hydrogen using a 10-megawatt electrolysis unit, supporting India's National Green Hydrogen Mission.
  • This initiative aligns with India's goals of energy independence by 2047 and Net Zero by 2070, positioning GAIL as a pioneer in megawatt-scale green hydrogen production.
Tecnimont Private Limited, in collaboration with NEXTCHEM, has unveiled the inaugural green hydrogen production plant for GAIL (India) Limited in Vijaipur, Madhya Pradesh. This plant, equipped with a 10-megawatt electrolysis unit, will generate 4.3 tons of green hydrogen daily. The project, awarded in May 2022, is a significant step towards India's target of achieving 5 million tons of annual green hydrogen production by 2030 as part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The aim is to utilize green hydrogen for renewable energy storage, industrial fuel substitution, clean transport, and decentralized power generation. This endeavor not only propels India towards energy independence by 2047 but also contributes to the country's ambition of reaching Net Zero emissions by 2070. The Vijaipur facility is set to become a pivotal site for NEXTCHEM's forthcoming energy transition ventures throughout India. MAIRE Group CEO, Alessandro Bernini, emphasized the importance of this milestone in positioning the company for future energy transition endeavors in the region. With a significant workforce of over 3,000 employees in India, the MAIRE Group is poised to leverage its presence for advancing sustainable energy solutions. The green hydrogen plant at Vijaipur signifies a leap forward in India's renewable energy landscape, showcasing the potential for large-scale green hydrogen production and its role in the country's transition towards a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.
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