Himachal Pradesh Initiates India's First Green Hydrogen Manufacturing Plant
Key Ideas
- A Memorandum of Commitment was signed between the State Government and M/s Spray Engineering Devices Limited to establish India's first integrated Manufacturing Facility of API, Green Hydrogen, and 2G Ethanol in Solan district.
- The project, costing Rs. 1400 crore, aims to provide employment to 1000 youth and initially requires 30 MW green hydrogen, eventually scaling up to 50 MW.
- Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu emphasized the state's commitment to becoming a green energy state by 2026 and highlighted the launch of initiatives like a one MW Green Hydrogen plant in collaboration with Oil India Limited.
- The company was directed to complete the project within a year, positioning Himachal Pradesh as a pioneering state in the green energy sector.
In Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, a significant step was taken with the signing of a Memorandum of Commitment between the State Government and M/s Spray Engineering Devices Limited to establish India's first integrated Manufacturing Facility of API, Green Hydrogen, and 2G Ethanol. This ambitious project, with a budget of Rs. 1400 crore, aims not only to boost the region's economy but also create employment opportunities for 1000 individuals. The facility's initial requirement of 30 MW green hydrogen in the first phase highlights the state's commitment to green energy. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed the government's dedication to transforming Himachal Pradesh into a green energy state by 2026, with the launch of initiatives, including a one MW Green Hydrogen plant in collaboration with Oil India Limited. The directive to complete the project within a year signifies the state's proactive approach towards sustainability, positioning Himachal Pradesh as a trailblazer in the green energy sector.