Torrent Group Inaugurates First Green Hydrogen Plant in Uttar Pradesh to Support India’s Clean Energy Transition
New Gorakhpur facility to produce 72 tonnes of green hydrogen annually for blending into city gas networks
Indian energy conglomerate Torrent Group has officially inaugurated Uttar Pradesh’s first green hydrogen plant, marking a major step in the state’s contribution to India’s clean energy transition.
The facility, located in Gorakhpur, has an annual production capacity of 72 tonnes of green hydrogen. It was inaugurated on Sunday by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who emphasised the project’s alignment with India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission 2030.
The new plant will generate green hydrogen for blending with natural gas in Torrent Gas’ City Gas Distribution (CGD) network at concentrations of up to 2%. The blended gas will be delivered to domestic households, compressed natural gas (CNG) stations, and industrial users across the region, reducing emissions while supporting energy security.
Developed jointly by Torrent Power (BSE:532779) and Torrent Gas, the project highlights the Group’s strategic commitment to building India’s green hydrogen economy.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath commented:
“Sustainable production of green hydrogen is a critical pillar of the National Green Hydrogen Mission 2030. Uttar Pradesh is targeting one million tonnes per year of green hydrogen production, and today’s inauguration in Gorakhpur is an important milestone on that journey.”
Torrent Group Director Jinal Mehta added:
“The Gorakhpur facility marks the first initiative in our long-term vision to establish large-scale green hydrogen plants across India. These projects will serve multiple use cases, including blending with natural gas in the CGD network, helping to accelerate the nation’s low-carbon energy transition.”
With India aiming to become a global leader in green hydrogen production, the Gorakhpur plant positions Uttar Pradesh as a pioneering state in sustainable energy innovation, paving the way for wider adoption of hydrogen as a clean fuel in both domestic and industrial applications.
