Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu virtually inaugurated the Hero Future Energies' green hydrogen plant at Rockman Industries in Tirupati, marking a significant milestone in the region's renewable energy landscape. The ₹1,000-crore facility is designed to blend green hydrogen with Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) to support industrial heating applications, with the aim of reducing carbon emissions and promoting clean energy solutions. The plant, developed by HFE and Rockman Industries, features a 300 kW Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyzer powered by a 1.1 MWp rooftop solar system. It has the capacity to blend up to 10% green hydrogen in LPG and 3% in PNG, with the potential for expansion. Additionally, the facility is expected to create employment for 2,000 people and significantly contribute to reducing carbon dioxide emissions while generating oxygen. Chief Minister Naidu highlighted the project's importance in setting new benchmarks for India's clean energy transition, mentioning its potential to influence various industries to adopt hydrogen-based solutions. The initiative aligns with Andhra Pradesh's SwarnaAndhra@2047 vision and Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2024, aiming to boost renewable energy capacity and attract substantial investments in the coming years. With strategic advantages like its location, ports, and favorable policies, Andhra Pradesh is on track to become a prominent hub for green hydrogen exports, fostering growth in the renewable energy sector domestically and internationally.