Exploring Green Hydrogen Transport via Pipelines: India's Ambitious Plan
Key Ideas
  • Government study in India evaluates costs and reliability of transporting green hydrogen via pipelines for domestic use and export.
  • Partnership with GAIL, IOCL, CEA, NTPC, and others to explore green hydrogen transportation options to overcome energy demand challenges.
  • Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board prioritizing natural gas pipelines for hydrogen transport, with 33,000 km infrastructure under consideration.
  • Initial findings suggest up to 3% green hydrogen blending in city gas distribution pipelines feasible, presenting a cost-effective solution for large volume transport.
The Indian government has launched a study to assess the feasibility of transporting green hydrogen through pipelines from renewable energy-rich areas to ports, both for domestic consumption and export purposes. The study aims to address the significant energy demands associated with green hydrogen by evaluating two options: either transmitting power from Rajasthan to port regions or utilizing pipelines. A team comprising organizations like GAIL, IOCL, CEA, and NTPC has been formed to explore these possibilities, recognizing the challenges of managing multiple transmission lines. Additionally, the PNGRB has been collaborating with the World Bank since August 2023 to investigate green hydrogen transport through natural gas pipelines. With a vast network of 33,000 km of natural gas pipelines, the regulator plans to prioritize this infrastructure for hydrogen transport. Initial reports from EIL and IIT Kanpur suggest that blending up to 3% green hydrogen in city gas distribution pipelines is feasible without adverse effects, offering a cost-effective means to handle large volumes of hydrogen. This initiative underscores India's commitment to exploring innovative and sustainable solutions for energy transportation and marks a positive step towards integrating green hydrogen into the country's energy mix.
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