Green Hydrogen Revolutionizing India's Transportation Sector
Key Ideas
  • Green hydrogen is emerging as a promising solution for long-haul freight and heavy-duty mobility segments where battery-electric vehicles face limitations in range and refueling speed.
  • Airox Nigen Equipments, with its expertise in industrial gas systems, is transitioning to hydrogen production with domestically sourced, cost-effective alkaline electrolysers, aiming to meet India's growing green hydrogen demands.
  • The company is set to launch a 3 GW electrolyser plant in Haryana, focusing on decentralized hydrogen generation units with compression and storage capabilities tailored for transport corridors, aiming to address infrastructure barriers in hydrogen adoption.
  • Airox Nigen has formed strategic partnerships with public sector undertakings to de-risk early-stage investments and ensure policy support for green hydrogen projects, aligning with India's target of achieving 5 MMT green hydrogen production by 2030.
The shift towards green hydrogen is gaining momentum in India's transportation sector, particularly for applications such as long-haul freight and heavy-duty mobility where battery-electric vehicles fall short. Aniruddh Agrawal, the Chief Strategy Officer at Airox Nigen Equipments, emphasizes the importance of strategic partnerships, in-house innovation, and infrastructure development to facilitate the transition to hydrogen fuel technology. The company's focus on green hydrogen production is driven by the need for quicker refueling, extended range, and minimal payload compromise in sectors like freight, intercity buses, and railways. Airox Nigen's expertise in industrial gas systems has enabled them to develop domestically sourced alkaline electrolysers that offer higher efficiency at a lower cost compared to imported alternatives. The company's upcoming 3 GW electrolyser plant in Haryana and plans for decentralized hydrogen generation units aim to address infrastructure challenges by providing on-demand hydrogen supply tailored for transport corridors and public fleet zones. To overcome the lack of infrastructure hindering hydrogen adoption, Agrawal advocates for the development of a national hydrogen corridor network and policy-level support such as Viability Gap Funding and Hydrogen Purchase Obligations. By aligning with public sector undertakings and focusing on policy recommendations for accelerated green hydrogen deployment, Airox Nigen is driving India's transition towards a hydrogen economy at scale.
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