Uttar Pradesh Sets Up Green Hydrogen Plants in Gorakhpur and Rampur Districts

Two green hydrogen production projects are being developed in the districts of Gorakhpur and Rampur as part of efforts by the Uttar Pradesh government to expand clean and alternative energy capacity in the state. Officials said the projects aim to explore the potential of hydrogen-based energy solutions while supporting India’s broader transition toward sustainable energy systems.

According to officials, a 0.5-megawatt pilot project for green hydrogen production is being set up in Gorakhpur by Torrent Power. The facility is expected to produce approximately nine kilograms of hydrogen per hour once it becomes operational. The project is designed as a demonstration initiative to study the viability of hydrogen-based energy technologies within the region.

Indrajeet Singh, Director of the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency, said the pilot project will help authorities evaluate the feasibility of green hydrogen technology in the state. The results from the project are expected to provide insights into how hydrogen energy could be integrated into larger commercial and industrial applications in the future.

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In another development, Zero Footprint Industries Private Limited is establishing a separate green hydrogen production facility in Rampur district. The planned plant is expected to have a production capacity of approximately 22.5 kilograms of hydrogen per hour, which would make it significantly larger than the pilot facility being developed in Gorakhpur.

Officials stated that these initiatives are intended to promote hydrogen production using renewable energy sources. The projects may also encourage new industrial activities related to hydrogen-based technologies, including energy storage, transportation fuels, and industrial fuel applications that rely on cleaner alternatives to fossil fuels.

Green hydrogen is produced through a process known as 'electrolysis of water', where electricity generated from renewable sources is used to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. Unlike conventional hydrogen production methods that rely on fossil fuels, this process produces no carbon emissions, making it an important technology in global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable energy development.

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