STL Leads the Charge with Maharashtra's First Green Hydrogen Facility
Key Ideas
- STL and Hygenco have commissioned Maharashtra's first green hydrogen and green oxygen facility for optical fibre manufacturing, aiming to reduce carbon emissions by 30% annually.
- STL becomes one of the first optical fibre manufacturers globally to utilize 100% green hydrogen in production processes, setting a new benchmark for decarbonisation.
- The project, developed under a build-own-operate model by Hygenco, aligns with both companies' goals of fostering industrial decarbonisation and advancing sustainability in India's energy-intensive industrial sectors.
- STL's Industry 4.0-enabled glass preform plant integrates green hydrogen and oxygen into manufacturing processes, showcasing the company's commitment to sustainable digital infrastructure and environmental responsibility.
Sterlite Technologies (STL) in partnership with Hygenco Green Energies has successfully commissioned Maharashtra’s first green hydrogen and green oxygen facility dedicated to optical fibre manufacturing in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, India. This initiative positions STL as a pioneer in utilizing clean energy for industrial processes. The facility will provide clean fuel to STL's glass preform facility and is expected to reduce the company's carbon emissions by approximately 30% annually, contributing to its goal of achieving Net Zero emissions by 2030. By leveraging 100% green hydrogen, STL sets a new benchmark in the optical fibre industry for decarbonisation. The partnership with Hygenco showcases a commitment to sustainability and operational excellence, demonstrating the potential of green hydrogen in India's sustainability journey. The Industry 4.0-enabled glass preform plant with autonomous energy management systems represents a significant advancement in environmentally responsible manufacturing. STL's strategic focus on sustainable digital infrastructure and the integration of green hydrogen highlights the crucial role of clean energy solutions in driving India's clean energy transition and decarbonising energy-intensive industrial sectors.