Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu virtually inaugurated a Rs 1,000-crore green hydrogen plant at Rockman Industries in Tirupati. The plant, a collaboration between Hero Future Energies (HFE) and Rockman Industries, blends green hydrogen with Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LPG) for industrial heating. Equipped with a 300 kW PEM electrolyser and powered by a 1.1 MWp rooftop solar plant, it can blend green hydrogen up to 10% in LPG and 3% in PNG. The plant is expected to reduce 206 TPA of CO2 emissions and release 195 TPA of oxygen annually. Naidu highlighted that this project showcases scalable and sustainable solutions for industrial decarbonization and can serve as a model for sectors like glass, steel, petrochemicals, and chemicals to adopt hydrogen-based alternatives with minimal infrastructure changes. The initiative aligns with Andhra Pradesh's Integrated Clean Energy Policy - 2024, aiming to add over 160 GW of renewable energy capacity and attract investments worth USD 119 billion in the upcoming five years. Naidu emphasized the state's potential to become a global hub for green hydrogen exports, leveraging its coastal advantages, deep-sea ports, logistics network, and industry-friendly policies. The project not only signifies a significant milestone in India's clean energy transition but also underlines Andhra Pradesh's commitment to leading the green energy revolution.