L&T-Made Electrolysers Dispatched For India's First Port-Based Green Hydrogen Plant In Gujarat's Kandla

In a major step towards India’s energy transition, indigenous electrolysers manufactured by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) were flagged off on Tuesday (18 March) for installation at the upcoming 1 MW Green Hydrogen plant at Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) in Gujarat's Kandla.

This marks a key milestone in the National Green Hydrogen Mission, with the project set to become India's first port-based Green Hydrogen facility using locally made electrolysers.

The electrolysers were virtually flagged off by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal.

The electrolysers were dispatched from L&T’s Hazira manufacturing unit.

Speaking on the occasion, Sonowal said, "This flagging-off marks a key milestone in DPA Kandla's mission to emerge as India's leading Green Hydrogen hub. Under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, we are driving advanced green energy initiatives, reaffirming our commitment to decarbonising the maritime sector and setting a national benchmark for sustainable port operations."

Key Features of the Electrolysers and Green Hydrogen Plant

Indigenous Technology: The electrolysers were manufactured by L&T under the "Make-in-India" initiative for a 1 MW Green Hydrogen Plant being set up at DPA, Kandla.

Production Capacity: The Green Hydrogen Plant at DPA Kandla will be operational by July 2025, producing 18 kg of hydrogen per hour, making it India's first port-based plant using indigenous electrolysers.

Future Expansion: DPA plans to expand into Green Ammonia production, advancing India's Net Zero goals. The initiative aims to establish a port-operated 1 MW Green Hydrogen Plant, with plans to scale it up to 10 MW in the future.

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