Kandla: Larsen & Toubro (L&T) today dispatched an indigenously manufactured High-Pressure Alkaline Electrolyser to Deendayal Port, Kandla, marking a significant step in India’s green hydrogen journey. The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, virtually flagged off the electrolysers for the upcoming Green Hydrogen plant at Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) in Kandla Port.

At the flag-off event, the Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, stated, “First of all, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone on this significant occasion for L&T’s initiative. This achievement is commendable, and I sincerely thank you for your dedication. Under Prime Minister Modi, we have taken crucial steps towards establishing a Green Hydrogen Hub. The efforts at Kandla mark an important milestone in this journey, with L&T playing a vital role in this initiative. I urge everyone to stay committed and work with dedication to realize the vision of our Prime Minister.”

“Manufactured by Larsen & Toubro at its Hazira, Gujarat facility, the electrolyser features over 80% indigenization, aligning with the Prime Minister’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. This milestone reinforces L&T Energy’s commitment to driving India’s energy transition through cutting-edge technology and self-reliance in green hydrogen production,” said Derek M Shah, Sr. Vice President & Head, L&T Energy – Green Manufacturing & Development.

Key Highlights of the Initiative:

• 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.
• Expansion Plans: 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.