Jharkhand Govt Gives Nod To India’s First Hydrogen Fuel Plant, Approves Investment Of Rs 354.28 Cr

The Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has recently given his nod for establishing the country’s first hydrogen fuel related factory in state’s Jamshedpur. As per reports, this would be the second hydrogen plant in the world, the first one being in Germany. 

The Jharkhand government approved investing Rs 354.28 crore to launch the breakthrough business. It is being developed in partnership with American company Cummins Inc. and Tata Motors. Tata Green Energy Solutions (TGESPL) will operate it. Soren and M/s TGESPL will soon sign a MoU.

As per reports, the Jharkhand CM said, “After the MoU, the way will be paved for the establishment of the country’s first hydrogen fuel-related industry in Jamshedpur. The latest technology of making hydrogen engines will be used, which will benefit the whole country in the coming times.” 

The unit has been categorised under the mega category under the Jharkhand Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy 2021 based on the investment received from the unit and direct employment. The proposed unit will have a capacity of approximately 4000 fuel-agnostic hydrogen IC engines and 10,000+ battery systems. The announcement claimed that the unit will, on average, directly or indirectly employ more than 310 individuals.

There are several advantages of hydrogen fuel. It is available in abundance, and doesn’t emit harmful substances. The only by-product or emission from the usage of hydrogen fuel is water. It makes this fuel 100 per cent clean. The fuel is also a non-toxic substance and environment friendly and compared to diesel or gas, it is much more fuel-efficient as it can produce more energy per pound of fuel.