STL, a prominent global provider of optical and digital solutions, has marked a significant achievement in sustainable manufacturing by joining forces with Hygenco to establish Maharashtra's premier green hydrogen and green oxygen production facility dedicated to optical fibre production. This groundbreaking venture, situated in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra, is set to cater green hydrogen and oxygen to STL's glass preform facility. By embracing green hydrogen, STL aims to become one of the first optical fibre manufacturers worldwide to utilize 100% green hydrogen in its production processes, aligning with its ambitious Net Zero target by 2030. The partnership with Hygenco entails the construction, ownership, and operation of the green hydrogen facility, guaranteeing a stable and economically feasible supply for the next two decades. The semiconductor-grade Glass Preform manufacturing plant in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, equipped with Industry 4.0 capabilities, concentrates on producing Glass Preforms crucial for manufacturing high-quality optical fibres. Hydrogen and oxygen are pivotal elements in the optical fibre manufacturing process, fueling blast furnaces to transform silica particles into glass. Collaborating with Hygenco on Green Hydrogen, STL envisions curbing carbon emissions by around 30% annually. The facility now features state-of-the-art autonomous energy management systems, real-time monitoring, and automated control technologies, bolstering safety and operational effectiveness. Rahul Puri, CEO of Optical Networking Business at STL, emphasized that the adoption of 100% green hydrogen for glass preform manufacturing positions the company as a trailblazer in decarbonization within the optical fibre sector. The partnership with Hygenco epitomizes STL's dedication to sustainability and operational excellence, leading the charge in integrating green hydrogen into extensive manufacturing processes for a greener, more resilient future. Amit Bansal, CEO of Hygenco Green Energies Pvt. Ltd., highlighted the transformative potential of Green Hydrogen in India's sustainability journey. The enduring collaboration with STL signifies a bold stride towards decarbonizing industrial operations, enabling STL to spearhead the global optical fibre industry's transition towards green manufacturing.