Adani Group Introduces Green Hydrogen Blending in Ahmedabad Homes
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- Adani Group and TotalEnergies blend green hydrogen into natural gas in Ahmedabad, aiming to reduce emissions and achieve net-zero targets.
- This initiative, the largest in India to date, involves blending 2.2-2.3% green hydrogen in piped natural gas supplies for cooking and heating in households.
- Plans include increasing the green hydrogen blend to 5% and eventually to 8%, expanding to other regions of Ahmedabad, showcasing a commitment to decarbonizing India's energy sector.
- While challenges exist, such as potential pipeline corrosion, the project highlights the progress in transitioning to cleaner energy solutions and supporting sustainable development.
Adani Group, in collaboration with TotalEnergies, has commenced blending green hydrogen into the natural gas supply for cooking in households in parts of Ahmedabad, India. The initiative by Adani Total Gas Ltd involves incorporating 2.2-2.3% green hydrogen, generated through renewable sources like wind and solar, into piped natural gas supplies in the Shantigram area.
The project, announced via a LinkedIn post by the company, is set to provide hydrogen-blended natural gas to around 4,000 domestic and commercial consumers. This move follows similar endeavors by NTPC and GAIL in other Indian regions, making it the largest initiative of its kind in the country.
ATGL plans to progressively increase the green hydrogen blend to 5% and eventually to 8%, extending beyond Shantigram to other parts of Ahmedabad and regions under its city gas license. The company's CEO highlighted the importance of this step in reducing carbon emissions and transitioning to cleaner energy options, emphasizing its role in supporting sustainable development and enhancing energy security.
While green hydrogen is regarded as a promising zero-emission fuel, challenges like potential pipeline corrosion exist. ATGL aims to navigate these challenges and possibly reach a blend of up to 30% with modifications to infrastructure. The overall aim is to contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and addressing climate change, despite the current high production costs of hydrogen energy.
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