Hygenco Launches Green Hydrogen Plant to Fuel Sterlite’s Low-Carbon Fibre Manufacturing – EQ
In Short : Hygenco has commissioned a green hydrogen plant to supply clean fuel for Sterlite Technologies’ optical fibre manufacturing operations. Located in Aurangabad, the plant aims to significantly reduce carbon emissions in the production process. This initiative supports Sterlite’s decarbonization goals and marks another step in India’s transition toward sustainable industrial practices through the use of green hydrogen.
In Detail : Hygenco has successfully commissioned a green hydrogen plant to support Sterlite Technologies’ efforts to decarbonize its optical fibre manufacturing operations. The facility is located at Sterlite’s production site in Aurangabad, Maharashtra.
This green hydrogen plant is designed to replace conventional fossil-fuel-based hydrogen with a cleaner, renewable alternative. The move is part of Sterlite Technologies’ broader sustainability strategy aimed at reducing its carbon footprint.
By integrating green hydrogen into its manufacturing processes, Sterlite expects to significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions associated with the production of optical fibre. The shift marks a major step toward cleaner, low-carbon industrial practices.
Hygenco will supply green hydrogen generated using electrolysers powered by renewable electricity. This ensures that the hydrogen qualifies as ‘green’ under internationally accepted sustainability standards.
The initiative demonstrates how green hydrogen can play a key role in hard-to-abate sectors, such as heavy manufacturing, where direct electrification is often not feasible. Fibre optic production, which involves high-temperature processes, benefits from a clean-burning fuel like hydrogen.
The project is also aligned with India’s national hydrogen mission, which encourages the deployment of green hydrogen across industries to support the country’s net-zero goals. Such industrial applications are expected to become more common in the coming years.
Both companies see this as a pioneering effort that can be replicated across other sectors and locations. The collaboration sets a precedent for future green hydrogen adoption in Indian industry.
The commissioning of this plant not only supports environmental objectives but also enhances Sterlite Technologies’ brand as a climate-conscious and forward-looking manufacturer in the global market.
