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  • May 27, 2024
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“GAIL COMMISSIONS FIRST 10 MW GREEN HYDROGEN PLANT IN MADHYA PRADESH”

Why in the news?

  • GAIL (India) Ltd has commissioned its maiden 10 MW green hydrogen plant in Vijaipur, Madhya Pradesh.
  • This step signifies GAIL’s foray into new and alternative energy sources, expanding beyond natural gas.
Source:GeeksforGeeks

About Green Hydrogen:

  • Produced using renewable energy sources (e.g., wind, solar).
  • Generates no greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions during production.

About National Green Hydrogen Mission:

  • Launch Date: January 2023
  • Objective: Produce 5 million metric tonnes (MMT) of green hydrogen per annum by 2030.
  • Renewable Energy Capacity: Target of 125 gigawatts (GW) by 2030.
  • Financial Outlay: Rs 19,744 crore up to 2029-30.
About Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL):

  • Founded as Gas Authority of India Ltd. in August 1984.
  • Under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
  • Primarily deals with trade, transmission, and production distribution of natural gas.
  • Key Project: Built, operates, and maintains HVJ Gas Pipeline.
  • Maharatna Status: Conferred on 1 February 2013.