Gensol and Matrix Gas to launch India’s hydrogen steel plant.

Gensol Engineering Ltd and Matrix Gas & Renewables have been selected for another pioneering project to develop India’s first Green Hydrogen steel production facility. This initiative using 100 percent Green Hydrogen will signify a transformational step towards sustainable steelmaking and it will be the largest facility in the country.

It is one of the three pilot projects formally approved under the National Green Hydrogen Mission by MECON, in collaboration with the Ministry of Steel (MoS) and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).

The project, with a capital investment of Rs 321 crore, benefits from a 50% capex incentive provided by the Government of India, highlighting the nation’s commitment to cut down carbon emissions in the steel industry. The plant will adopt direct reduced iron (DRI) technology, using green hydrogen instead of conventional fossil fuels to reduce CO₂ emissions.

Matrix Gas & Renewables, in collaboration with Gensol Engineering and partners such as the Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar and Sweden’s Metsol AB, will oversee the project from its initial planning stages to full implementation. Reports say that the pilot plant will feature a capacity of 50 tonnes per day (TPD), marking a significant step forward in cleaner iron production.

Chirag Kotecha, full-time director of Matrix Gas and Renewables, commented about the project, stating, “We are proud to lead such a transformative project in India’s steel industry. This facility not only demonstrates our commitment to green hydrogen and sustainable practices but also places us at the forefront of India’s clean energy transition.”



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