India's First Green Hydrogen Fuelling Station in Leh by Amara Raja Infra
Key Ideas
- Amara Raja Infra completes India's first green hydrogen fuelling station in Leh, Ladakh for NTPC, enabling emission-free transport.
- Project inaugurated by Union Minister of Power, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar.
- NTPC to operationalize 5 hydrogen fuel cell buses in the region, with a capacity of producing 80kg of GH2 per day.
- This project paves the way for large-scale green hydrogen mobility and storage projects in India under the National Hydrogen Energy Mission.
Amara Raja Infra, part of the Amara Raja Group, has successfully set up India's first green hydrogen fuelling station in Leh, Ladakh for NTPC. This milestone project aims to enable emission-free transport in the region, positioning India as a leader in green mobility. The project, inaugurated by Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, includes the operationalization of 5 hydrogen fuel cell buses. Amara Raja Infra managed the design, engineering, construction, and maintenance of the station at high altitudes and extreme temperatures. This achievement demonstrates their expertise in the green hydrogen infrastructure sector. The project's success is crucial for India's National Hydrogen Energy Mission, paving the way for future large-scale green hydrogen projects and multiple fuelling stations across the country.