NEW DELHI: In a significant milestone for Indiaโs clean energy future, the countryโs first green hydrogen fueling station was inaugurated in Leh, Ladakh, on November 25, 2024. The project, executed by Amara Raja Infra for NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation), was commissioned by the Union Minister for Power, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal. This groundbreaking achievement marks a major step in Indiaโs transition to sustainable and eco-friendly transportation.
A landmark project flags-off!
Indiaโs first green hydrogen fueling station, executed by Amara Raja Infra for NTPC was today commissioned by Honโble Union Minister for Power, and Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal ji at Leh. This operationalises 5 hydrogen buses that willโฆ pic.twitter.com/gpqFJX36yi
โ Jay Galla (@JayGalla) November 25, 2024
The fueling station is now operational and will serve five hydrogen-powered buses, symbolizing Indiaโs commitment to decarbonizing its transport sector. The initiative aims to leverage green hydrogen a clean energy source produced using renewable power and water paving the way for a greener, more sustainable future.
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Speaking at the event, Shri Manohar Lal lauded the project as a โlandmark initiativeโ in Indiaโs clean energy journey. โThis is not just a fueling station but a beacon of hope for sustainable energy solutions in high-altitude regions like Ladakh,โ he said. He highlighted the potential of green hydrogen in reducing the carbon footprint and achieving Indiaโs ambitious goal of net-zero emissions by 2070.
The station is part of a broader green hydrogen mobility project by the NTPC, which aims to showcase the feasibility of hydrogen as a fuel for public transport in challenging terrains like Ladakh. The hydrogen buses are designed to operate in extreme weather conditions, offering a practical solution for eco-friendly transportation in remote and ecologically sensitive areas.
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Jay Galla, a Member of Parliament and industrialist, celebrated the achievement on social media, emphasizing the transformative potential of the project. He noted, โThis operationalizes 5 hydrogen buses that will revolutionize sustainable mobility in the region.โ
This initiative also underscores Indiaโs leadership in the global push toward green hydrogen technologies, as the country seeks to expand its renewable energy capacity and position itself as a major player in the global hydrogen economy.
The commissioning of the station in Leh represents not just a technological leap but also a testament to Indiaโs commitment to combat climate change through innovation and sustainable practices.
