10 MW GAIL green hydrogen plant inaugurated in Madhya Pradesh

27 May 2024 CW Team

GAIL (India) Ltd has inaugurated its first green hydrogen plant in Madhya Pradesh, marking a significant step for the nation's largest natural gas transmission and the distribution company's venture into new and alternative energy. The 10-megawatt proton exchange membrane electrolyser, imported from Canada, is located at the Vijaipur complex. This plant is projected to produce approximately 4.3 tonnes of green hydrogen daily, boasting a purity of around 99.999% by volume. It utilizes electricity generated from renewable sources, such as solar energy, to split water and produce green hydrogen.

Aligned with the National Green Hydrogen mission's objective of achieving 5 million tons of annual green hydrogen production capacity by 2030, this initiative underscores India's growing emphasis on hydrogen as an alternative fuel to reduce carbon emissions while meeting increasing energy demands. Initially, the hydrogen generated from this facility will be utilized alongside natural gas for internal use across various processes and equipment within the existing Vijaipur plant. Additionally, plans are in place to distribute this hydrogen to retail customers in nearby areas, facilitated by high-pressure cascades.

In tandem with sourcing renewable power through open access, GAIL is also establishing approximately 20 MW solar power plants, including ground-mounted and floating setups, at Vijaipur to fulfill the green power requirement for the 10 MW PEM Electrolyzer. Furthermore, GAIL is piloting hydrogen blending with natural gas on an experimental basis in Indore within its city gas distribution network to assess its viability. The company aims to scale up blending ratios post requisite approvals based on test outcomes, with current regulations permitting only up to 5%hydrogen blending with natural gas. Collaborative studies with Engineers India Limited and IIT Kanpur are underway to explore further hydrogen blending possibilities. (Source: ET)

Infrastructure Energy

09 Mar 2026

BMW Industries partners with IOCL for PNG supply at Bokaro plant

BMW Industries has entered into a strategic partnership with Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) for the supply of Piped Natural Gas (PNG), reinforcing its commitment to adopting cleaner and more efficient energy sources for its operations.The agreement was signed at the Eastern Region Pipelines (ERPL) headquarters in Kolkata. The partnership is expected to support the company’s upcoming manufacturing facility in Bokaro by facilitating the use of natural gas as a primary energy source.According to the company, the adoption of PNG will help enhance operational efficiency while also contributing to ..

Bombay Realty Secures RERA for Three ICC Tower in South Mumbai

Bombay Realty, the real estate arm of Bombay Dyeing and part of the Wadia Group, has received Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) certification for Three ICC – Wing A, the latest luxury residential tower at Island City Center in Mumbai’s Dadar.The RERA registration marks a key milestone in the development timeline and reinforces the company’s focus on regulatory transparency, timely project delivery, and high construction standards.Following the success of One ICC and Two ICC, the upcoming Three ICC tower represents the next phase of the Island City Center development. The project ai..

Flender launches India’s largest wind gearbox test rig in Walajabad

Flender has inaugurated a 13.5 MW wind turbine gearbox test rig at its Walajabad facility near Chennai, marking the largest installation of its kind in India. The new facility is expected to strengthen the company’s manufacturing and testing capabilities while supporting the growing demands of the wind power sector in both domestic and global markets.The test rig was inaugurated on March 5 in the presence of Andreas Evertz, Group CEO, Flender; Lars Wiegemann, Vice President Wind Gears, Flender; and Vinod Shetty, CEO, Flender India, along with key industry customers and stakeholders.The insta..