INOX Air Products Pioneers Green Hydrogen in India's Glass Industry
Key Ideas
  • INOX Air Products commissions India's first green hydrogen plant at AIS's float glass facility in Soniyana, Rajasthan.
  • The plant, powered by solar energy, will generate up to 190 tons of green hydrogen annually, reducing CO2 emissions by 1250 tonnes per year.
  • AIS aims to fulfill 94% of its power needs with green energy, emphasizing sustainability, circularity, and de-carbonization in the glass manufacturing process.
  • The 20-year partnership between INOX and AIS signifies a significant step towards decarbonization and sustainable energy adoption in India.
INOX Air Products, India's major gases manufacturer, has commissioned its first green hydrogen plant at Asahi India Glass Limited's float glass facility in Soniyana, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan. The plant, powered by solar energy, will produce up to 190 tons of green hydrogen annually, marking India's debut in green hydrogen use in float glass manufacturing. This initiative is part of AIS's commitment to sustainability, with a 20-year off-take agreement between INOX and AIS ensuring a continuous supply of green hydrogen. The project aims to significantly reduce CO2 emissions by 1250 tonnes per year at the facility. Siddharth Jain, Managing Director of INOX Air Products, highlighted the role of green hydrogen in India's decarbonization efforts. Rupinder Shelly, COO at Asahi India Glass Ltd, emphasized the company's dedication to sustainability through investments in green energy sources. The partnership between INOX and AIS reflects a strong focus on sustainability, circularity, and de-carbonization in the Indian industrial sector.
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