Plans to build India’s largest green hydrogen plant move forward

L&T, India’s largest construction company by annual revenue, will set up the plant at Indian Oil Corporation’s (IOCL) Panipat Refinery in Haryana.

It will produce green hydrogen using high-pressure alkaline electrolysers manufactured at L&T Electrolysers’ facility in Hazira, Gujarat.

L&T said the plant would operate around the clock, powered by renewable energy, although it did not give details of exactly how the plant will be powered or what it will cost to construct.

Mr Subramanian Sarma, deputy managing director & president, L&T, said, “The decision to set up India’s maiden green hydrogen plant validates our strategy to lead the nation’s energy transition. This long-term project not only deepens our partnership with IOCL but also reinforces our capability to deliver large-scale clean energy solutions. As a first mover in India’s green hydrogen space, we are proud to lay the foundation for cleaner industrial processes at scale.”

Mr Derek Shah, head – green manufacturing & development, L&T, added, “This project reflects our end-to-end green energy capabilities - from electrolyser manufacturing to execution and operation. With cutting-edge technology and a skilled team, we are confident of delivering a high-performance, zero-emission plant that sets new industry benchmarks.”