Green hydrogen blending plant aims to reduce emissions and drive sustainable energy solutions with a phased rollout plan for Ahmedabad and beyond
Adani Total Gas Ltd. (ATGL), co-promoted by Adani Group and TotalEnergies, has kickstarted a green hydrogen production and blending pilot project. Using cutting-edge technologies, ATGL aims to blend green hydrogen (GH2) with natural gas, catering to over 4,000 residential and commercial customers in Ahmedabad.
GH2, generated through water electrolysis with renewable energy-derived electricity, offers a less carbon-intensive alternative to burning gas while maintaining equivalent heating capabilities.
The pilot project, set to launch operations in the financial year 2024–25, plans to progressively increase the percentage of GH2 in the blended gas to 8 percent or more, pending regulatory approvals.
Successful completion of the pilot will pave the way for ATGL to expand the supply of GH2-blended fuel to wider areas of Ahmedabad and other regions under its licence. This phased approach ensures a controlled rollout, emphasising performance and safety.
Studies suggest that blending up to 8 percent GH2 with natural gas can yield up to 4 percent emission reductions.
ATGL envisions collaboration with stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, to share knowledge and establish a hydrogen-blending ecosystem in India's city gas distribution. The initiative aims to gather insights into operational aspects and the compatibility of mixed fuel with existing infrastructure.
Suresh P. Manglani, Executive Director and CEO of Adani Total Gas Ltd., affirmed, "We are fully committed to building an environmentally sustainable operation, actively contributing to the industry's evolution, and driving progress in sustainable energy solutions. This project represents our ongoing dedication towards building national infrastructure so that India can become energy independent by 2047."