Plans have been finalised for a Green Hydrogen production unit in Mangaluru, which is being recognized as the fuel of the future, reported Dajiworld.

As per the media report, Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) aims to produce 500 tonnes of Green Hydrogen annually by 2026, as Mangaluru has been designated a green hydrogen cluster. According to the Green Hydrogen policy, hydrogen produced through the electrolysis of water is classified as Green Hydrogen, and refineries are responsible for its generation.

MRPL has already issued tenders for the electrolysis process and will allocate space for the selected outsourcing company within its facilities. The refinery plans to use this hydrogen alongside what it produces on-site.

Interest in green hydrogen was prominently displayed at the ‘Invest Karnataka 2022′ investors’ conference in Bengaluru, where nine proposals totaling Rs 2.86 lakh crore were approved. Many investors showed a preference for Mangaluru due to its port facilities, which are advantageous for exports. MRPL’s initiative represents a significant move toward tapping into this potential.

The goal is to reduce reliance on hydrocarbons (petroleum products) in light of the global drive for net-zero emissions. As nations work to lower carbon emissions from industries and vehicles, India aims for net-zero by 2070. The production of Green Hydrogen is a key part of this vision, with refineries being encouraged to progress in this area.

Currently, refineries generate hydrogen from methane and natural gas because it is cheaper, but this method releases harmful carbon emissions. In contrast, green hydrogen is produced without carbon emissions, although it is more costly to produce. Despite this, the central government has urged refineries such as MRPL, IOCL, GAIL, BPCL, and ONGC to advance their green hydrogen production efforts.

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