NTPC in pact with Gujarat Gas to blend green hydrogen in piped natural gas
11 Apr 2022
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NTPC has taken up the initiative of blending green hydrogen in piped natural gas (PNG) network of Gujarat Gas Limited (GGL) at NTPC Kawas as part of its focus on a clean environment. The two companies signed a formal agreement towards this on Tuesday.
Green hydrogen will be produced by using electricity from the existing 1 MW floating solar project of NTPC Kawas. This will be blended with PNG in a predetermined proportion and will be used for cooking applications in NTPC Kawas Township. Initially, the percentage of hydrogen blending in the PNG shall be around 5 per cent and after successful completion, it will be further increased.
NTPC is the premier energy utility in the country with an installed capacity of 69 GW, with a diversified fuel mix. The NTPC group plans to achieve 60 GW of RE in a decade and is executing several pilot projects in the green hydrogen space.
GGL is India's largest City Gas Distribution (CGD) Company and has a presence across 43 districts in 6 states and 1 Union territory
This hydrogen blending project at NTPC Kawas is a pioneering effort and the first of its kind in the country. This is a step toward the decarbonisation of the cooking fuel segment and self-sufficiency for the energy requirements of the nation.
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