Green Hydrogen Revolution at Kandla Port: A Sustainable Future Beckons
Key Ideas
- A 1 MW green hydrogen plant is being constructed at Kandla Port to supply hydrogen for buses and power port operations.
- The project, costing ₹13 crore, is a part of a larger green hydrogen initiative involving major companies like Reliance and L&T.
- Kandla aims to become a green hydrogen hub, with plans to produce 5.5 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually and export it for various uses.
- Hydrogen-powered buses and fuel cells will play a key role in reducing emissions and promoting sustainable practices in transportation and port operations.
A 1 MW green hydrogen demonstration plant is currently under construction at Kandla Port in Gujarat, India, with plans to commence supplies by July 2025. This project, developed at a cost of ₹13 crore, is intended to primarily fuel hydrogen-powered buses operated by the Deendayal Port Authority in Gandhidham. The electrolyser testing for the plant has been completed at Larsen & Toubro's Hazira facility, with installation at Kandla Port imminent.
The initiative at Kandla Port aims to support green mobility by fueling 11 hydrogen-powered buses and generating electricity through fuel cells to power port and jetty areas. This project is part of a broader push towards green hydrogen production in Kandla, with 3,400 acres allocated to major companies like Reliance, L&T, Welspun, and AM Green Hydrogen to set up facilities producing 5.5 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually.
In addition to domestic consumption, the green hydrogen and its derivatives like methanol and green ammonia will be exported and utilized as fuel for vessels at the port. Kandla, along with Tuticorin and Paradip, has been earmarked as key ports in India for developing hydrogen hubs, signifying a shift towards sustainable energy practices in the country.
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