The Haryana Government is set to introduce a green hydrogen policy soon to promote clean energy in the state. Besides, the country’s first mega green hydrogen project with a capacity of 10,000 tonnes per annum (TPA) is being established in Panipat by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) under a PPP model.
A meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi was held to review the progress of the project. The plant will supply green hydrogen to the IOCL Panipat refinery, and is targeted for commissioning by December. The project is expected to play a key role in advancing India’s clean energy goals and the Prime Minister’s Panchamrit commitments.
Discussions during the meeting also focused on ensuring adequate power supply for the project. Commissioner and Secretary, Industries and Commerce Department Amit Kumar Agrawal informed that a new industrial policy was being formulated with green hydrogen identified as a thrust sector. The project was expected to significantly transform Haryana’s industrial landscape, particularly by enabling decarbonisation of high-emission sectors, such as refining and steel.
It will help position the state as a hub for low-carbon refining and green steel production. Incentives under the SIGHT scheme of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy are likely to attract large-scale investments. Fertiliser and ammonia units in and around Panipat are also expected to benefit by shifting to green ammonia, reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
The initiative is expected to generate substantial employment opportunities. Under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, achieving a capacity of 250 KTPA in Haryana could create around 40,000 direct jobs and 1.2 lakh indirect jobs across various sectors.
