UP’s Green Hydrogen Plant Sparks Energy Revolution!
CM Yogi inaugurates UP’s first green hydrogen plant, marking a major step in clean energy.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the state’s first and India’s second green hydrogen plant in Khanimpur village, Gorakhpur district, on Sunday, August 17. Established by Torrent Gas and Torrent Power, the facility marks a significant milestone in India’s transition to sustainable energy, blending green hydrogen with compressed natural gas (CNG) and piped natural gas (PNG) for domestic and industrial use.
Speaking at the inauguration, Adityanath described green hydrogen as the “energy of the future,” emphasizing its potential to reduce carbon emissions, protect biodiversity, and improve public health. “Green energy is crucial for minimizing pollution-related diseases and ensuring a sustainable future for humanity,” he stated. Green hydrogen, produced by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable energy sources, involves no fossil fuels, making it a zero-carbon fuel alternative.
Adityanath highlighted Uttar Pradesh’s abundant water resources, positioning the state as a potential hub for green hydrogen production. He drew parallels with the widespread adoption of LED streetlights, which significantly cut power consumption, and predicted that green hydrogen would become more affordable over time, much like mobile phones did. He also addressed environmental challenges, noting that deforestation, excessive pesticide use, and unchecked resource exploitation have fueled climate change and health issues like cancer and liver diseases, urging greater adoption of natural farming and green energy.
Gorakhpur MP Ravi Kishan hailed the plant as a “game-changer” set to spark an energy revolution in the region, while Sahjanwa MLA Pradeep Shukla emphasized its role in advancing Uttar Pradesh toward becoming a developed state by 2047. The Chief Minister concluded the event by planting a Rudraksha sapling at the site, symbolizing the state’s commitment to environmental stewardship.
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