STL's Milestone in Green Hydrogen Production for Optical Fibre Manufacturing
Key Ideas
- STL collaborates with Hygenco for Maharashtra's first green hydrogen and green oxygen production facility for optical fibre manufacturing.
- The green hydrogen project in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar will supply green hydrogen and oxygen to STL's glass preform facility, supporting their Net Zero goal by 2030.
- By deploying 100% green hydrogen, STL aims to reduce carbon emissions by 30% annually and enhance operational efficiency with advanced technologies.
- Hygenco will build, own, and operate the green hydrogen facility, ensuring a reliable and commercially viable supply for 20 years.
Sterlite Technologies (STL) has achieved a significant milestone in sustainable manufacturing by partnering with Hygenco to establish Maharashtra's first green hydrogen and green oxygen production facility for optical fibre manufacturing. The project, located in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra, is a crucial step towards sustainability for STL. The green hydrogen facility will provide green hydrogen and oxygen to STL's glass preform facility, enabling the company to become one of the world's pioneer optical fibre manufacturers to utilize 100% green hydrogen in its production processes. This initiative aligns with STL's ambitious goal to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2030. Hygenco's involvement in building, owning, and operating the facility ensures a consistent and economically feasible supply for the next two decades. STL's semiconductor-grade Glass Preform manufacturing facility in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar is equipped with Industry 4.0 technologies, emphasizing the production of high-quality optical fibres. Hydrogen and oxygen are essential in the optical fibre manufacturing process as they act as fuel in blast furnaces for converting silica particles into glass. Through this strategic collaboration with Hygenco, STL anticipates a 30% annual reduction in carbon emissions. Additionally, the plant now incorporates advanced autonomous energy management systems, real-time monitoring capabilities, and automated control technologies to enhance safety and operational efficiency in line with sustainable practices.