https://indianmasterminds.com

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

NLC India Advances 4 MW Green Hydrogen Project at Neyveli with Electrolyser Procurement

NLC India advances procurement of electrolysers for its 4 MW Neyveli green hydrogen project, reinforcing its role in India’s clean energy mission.
Indian Masterminds Stories

Chennai: NLC India Limited (NLCIL), a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Coal, has reached an advanced stage in the procurement of electrolysers for its upcoming 4 MW green hydrogen pilot project at Neyveli, Tamil Nadu. Chairman and Managing Director Prasanna Kumar Motupalli confirmed the development, emphasizing the company’s commitment to driving India’s clean energy transition.

Aligning with the National Green Hydrogen Mission

The pilot project is designed to support the National Green Hydrogen Mission, which seeks to establish India as a global hub for green hydrogen production and technology. Powered by solar energy, the Neyveli project will integrate cutting-edge electrolyser technology to ensure sustainable hydrogen generation.

Daily Hydrogen Production Capacity

Once commissioned, the plant will be capable of producing 300 kilograms of green hydrogen per day with 99.999 percent purity. Operations will run during daylight hours, enabling efficient use of renewable energy. With this initiative, NLCIL positions itself among India’s early movers in the green hydrogen economy, laying the foundation for large-scale adoption in the future.

Also Read: India’s Hydrogen Energy Future: Hydrogen at $1/kg Can Make India a Global Energy Leader says Nitin Gadkari

Expanding Energy Portfolio

NLCIL, traditionally engaged in lignite mining and thermal power generation, has been diversifying into renewable energy and coal mining to meet India’s evolving energy needs. The company plays a pivotal role in ensuring power supply across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, and Rajasthan.

Growth Targets for 2030

Looking ahead, NLCIL has set ambitious expansion plans. It is on track to achieve a mining capacity of 104.35 million tonnes per annum and aims to cross 10 GW each in both thermal and renewable power generation by 2030. These targets reflect the company’s strategy to balance conventional and green energy in India’s power mix.

About NLC India Ltd

Established in 1956, NLC India Limited (NLCIL) is a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Coal. With core operations in lignite and coal mining, the company has steadily expanded into renewable energy. Through sustainable practices and innovative projects, NLCIL continues to strengthen India’s energy security while supporting the country’s transition to clean energy solutions.

Also Read: NLC India Expands Renewable Footprint with First Phase of 300 MW Solar Project in Rajasthan


Indian Masterminds Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Related Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
NEWS
SECL Star Rating Awards 2025
Two SECL Mines Honoured at Star Rating Awards 2025 for Excellence in Mining Practices
BHEL_resized
BHEL Signs 10-Year Exclusive MoU with Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies to Explore Hydrogen-Powered Trains
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
India’s Cargo Shipments Remain Strong Despite US Tariff; VOC Port Inaugurates Green Hydrogen and Methanol Projects
DGCA_logo
DGCA Proposes Allowing Import of Aircraft Up to 20 Years Old Amid Supply Chain Challenges- Full Details Inside
WAPCOS
WAPCOS CMD Rajni Kant Agrawal Removed for Irregularities, New CMD Announced- Know More
Uttarakhand news
Uttarakhand Teachers Given Shailesh Matiyani State Educational Award, CM Dhami & Governor LG Gurmeet SinghHonour Awardees
Bridges
Bihar Government to Build 704 New Rural Bridges from September 10 Under Mukhyamantri Gramin Setu Yojana
CM Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Unveils Action Plan for Viksit State, CM Announces Economic Vision To Become USD 6 Trillion Economy by 2047
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
IPS Shikha Goel
Decoding Digital Dangers: Insights from IPS Shikha Goel on Cyber Crimes
IPS Mukesh Kumar Bhamoo
Managing Elections, Communal Tensions, and Public Safety – Meet IPS Mukesh Kumar Bhamoo | Video Interview
WhatsApp Image 2025-08-25 at 13.56
Operation Hunt: IPS Dr. Karanraj Vaghela’s Mission to Nab Valsad’s Most Wanted
ADVERTISEMENT
UPSC Stories
Ishwarlal Gurjar UPSC
10th Grade Failure to Indian Police Service: Ishwarlal Gurjar’s UPSC Success Path
Read the inspiring journey of Ishwarlal Gurjar from a small village in Rajasthan to becoming an IPS officer....
IAS Minnu P M
“Lazy, Sleepy, Yet Determined”: Minnu P M’s Honest Take on Cracking UPSC
Minnu PM, once a clerk in Kerala Police, cleared UPSC with AIR 150 after five years of struggle. Her...
IPS Ashish Tiwari
From IIT and Investment Banking to Public Service, Meet IPS Ashish Tiwari 
Ashish Tiwari, IIT graduate and former investment banker, chose public service over global finance. As...
Social Media
IAS Sakshi Sawhney Amritsar DC
Punjab Floods: IAS Sakshi Sawhney’s Emotional Appeal to Elderly Man Wins Hearts, Video of Humanity Goes Viral
Viral Video Captures Emotional Moment as Amritsar DC Shows Sensitivity and Courage Amid Relief Effor...
Masahiro Hara
From Go Board to Global Use, How QR Codes Changed the World: IRAS Officer Ananth Rupanagudi Spotlights Masahiro Hara’s Vision
IRAS officer Ananth Rupanagudi shared a video on Masahiro Hara, the inventor of QR codes, highlighting...
IFS Susanta Nanda Video
A Mother’s Duty: Tigress Watches Over Cubs Splashing in Waterhole — Heartwarming Video Shared By Retd. IFS Officer Susanta Nanda
A tender wildlife video shared by Retd. IFS officer Susanta Nanda shows a tigress keeping watch over...
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest
SECL Star Rating Awards 2025
Two SECL Mines Honoured at Star Rating Awards 2025 for Excellence in Mining Practices
BHEL_resized
BHEL Signs 10-Year Exclusive MoU with Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies to Explore Hydrogen-Powered Trains
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
IPS Shikha Goel
IPS Mukesh Kumar Bhamoo
WhatsApp Image 2025-08-25 at 13.56
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT