GAIL (India) Ltd, a state-owned natural gas transmission and distribution firm, has achieved a significant milestone by commissioning its first green hydrogen plant in Vijaipur, Madhya Pradesh. The 10-megawatt proton exchange membrane electrolyser, imported from Canada, will facilitate the production of around 4.3 tonnes of green hydrogen per day with a remarkable 99.999% purity. This initiative marks GAIL's entry into the realm of new and alternative energy sources, leveraging technology and renewable resources to drive sustainability. The green hydrogen plant at Vijaipur aligns with India's ambitious National Green Hydrogen mission, which aims to achieve 5 million tons of annual green hydrogen production capacity by 2030. By harnessing solar energy to power the electrolysis process for water splitting, GAIL is not only promoting clean energy solutions but also contributing to the country's efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Initially, the green hydrogen will be utilized alongside natural gas for internal processes within the Vijaipur complex. The company envisions extending the use of green hydrogen to retail customers in nearby regions and transporting it through high-pressure cascades. To support this endeavor, GAIL is also investing in solar power plants to ensure a sustainable and green power supply for the electrolysis unit. Furthermore, GAIL is actively exploring the blending of hydrogen with natural gas in its city gas distribution network. Through experimental initiatives in Indore, the company is assessing the viability and efficiency of blending hydrogen, with plans to scale up blending ratios pending regulatory approvals. Collaborative studies with engineering entities like Engineers India Limited and academic institutions like IIT Kanpur are underway to enhance the blending process and pave the way for increased adoption of hydrogen as a clean fuel alternative.