Hygenco Green Energies has commissioned Maharashtra’s first green hydrogen and green oxygen production facility at Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, marking a major step in India’s pursuit of sustainable manufacturing and industrial decarbonization. Named “Project Photon Leap,” this facility will supply green hydrogen and oxygen to Sterlite Technologies Ltd. (STL) for its glass preform manufacturing, supporting STL’s goal of achieving Net Zero by 2030.
Expanding Hygenco’s Green Hydrogen Footprint
The plant is Hygenco’s third operational facility. It follows Project Heartland in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh (2022), and Project Steel One in Hisar, Haryana (2024). With this milestone, STL becomes the world’s first optical fibre manufacturer to use 100% green hydrogen in its production processes. Developed under a long-term offtake agreement, Hygenco will build, own, and operate the facility. It ensures a reliable and commercially viable green hydrogen supply.
Advanced Technology for Safety and Efficiency
As per the press release, the facility features autonomous energy management systems, real-time monitoring, and automated controls. These technologies maximize safety and operational efficiency, setting a new benchmark for green industrial infrastructure in India.
Leadership Talk
Amit Bansal, CEO of Hygenco Green Energies Pvt. Ltd., emphasized, “Green hydrogen has the potential to be a game-changer in India’s journey towards sustainability. Our partnership with STL represents a bold step forward in decarbonizing industrial processes. We are proud to enable STL to lead the global optical fibre industry into a new era of green manufacturing.”
Rahul Puri, CEO, Optical Networking Business, STL, added, “By leveraging 100% green hydrogen for glass preform manufacturing, STL is setting a new global benchmark for decarbonization in the optical fibre industry. Our collaboration with Hygenco demonstrates our commitment to sustainability and operational excellence, building a greener, more resilient future for India and the world.”
