Green hydrogen is being tested by Torrent Power for use in CGD

4 Jul 2023 , 09:52 AM

Torrent Power announced on Monday that it has commenced work on a pilot project aimed at blending green hydrogen (GH2) with natural gas in the city gas distribution (CGD) network. 

The pilot project, based on Alkaline Electrolyzer technology, will involve blending 2.5% GH2 into the CGD network and is expected to be completed within 8 months. This project marks an important milestone for Torrent Power’s entry into the GH2 market in India.

GH2 is produced through the electrolysis of water using renewable energy sources. By blending GH2 with the existing natural gas supply, a gradual transition towards a cleaner and more sustainable energy mix becomes possible. The experimental plant in Gorakhpur, owned by Torrent Gas, will be one of India’s largest private sector blending initiatives.

Through this endeavor, Torrent Power aims to integrate GH2 into its business operations and become a leading end-to-end GH2 solution provider to industrial and commercial players in India. The company is also exploring the potential for producing green ammonia for export. Torrent Power, with its significant presence in renewable energy, aims to leverage its strong position in the renewable sector and expand into GH2 solutions.

Currently, Torrent Power has 4.1 GW of installed power generation capacity, with a focus on clean energy sources such as gas (2.7 GW) and renewables (1.07 GW) including solar and wind power. Furthermore, the company has 0.7 GW of renewable capacity under development to increase its renewable generation capacity in line with the government’s target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. Torrent Power is also exploring pumped hydro storage and green hydrogen as additional pathways for green energy production.

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