Adani Group Enviasages Flagship Green H2 Project -Details Regarding The Project

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Many countries have opted for green hydrogen for industrial and many other applications to ensure a climate roadmap and net zero pledge for a sought-after solution for phasing out of fossil fuel for energy generation.

The latest buzz in the Biz world is the Adani Group -{A Bhartiya Multinational Syndicate } will invest $ 9 BN capital for setting up manufacturing and transportation infrastructure as a part of the primary phase of its flagship green hydrogen initiative crucial for its syndicates' business aspirations and vital for Bharat's net zero transition.

The latest buzz in the Biz world is the Adani Group -{A Bhartiya Multinational Syndicate } will invest $ 9 BN capital for setting up manufacturing and transportation infrastructure as a part of the primary phase of its flagship green hydrogen initiative crucial for its syndicates' business aspirations and vital for Bharat's net zero transition.

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Here in this blog post, we will ponder the intricate details of the prominent project and the associated phases.

So, let us get started.

According to the three individuals knowledgeable of the syndicates' plans shared that post the commencement of the production, the Adani Group plans to employ specialized ships to export the world's most affordable green hydrogen and its derivates to Europe and several Asian nations

One of the three individuals well aware of the Adani Group syndicates informed the news source that this is the ultimate foray into green hydrogen planned by any group in our country.

But before delving into the multistaged project, let us first understand what is green hydrogen.

What is green hydrogen (H2)?

Green hydrogen (h2) implies the hydrogen gas produced by utilizing renewable energy sources e.g. wind or solar power through an electrolysis phenomenon. The electrolysis phenomenon refers to the breakdown of water ( H2O) into hydrogen (H2) & Oxygen (O2), with hydrogen being the utilized product. It is called green hydrogen since there is no greenhouse gas emission during its generation, unlike other conventional methods that rely on fossil fuels such as natural gas for hydrogen production. The greenhouse gases are the gases that trap the Sun's heat in the Earth's atmosphere causing the greenhouse effect.

What is electrolysis?

Electrolysis involves the breakdown of water (H2O) into hydrogen (H2) & Oxygen (O2), with hydrogen being the usable product.

About the multistaged green H2 project :

->1. The primary phase entails a colossal production of green hydrogen i.e. 1 MN tonnes per annum as charted out by Adani. Furthermore, green hydrogen is produced by a phenomenon known as electrolysis in which hydrogen gas is produced by employing renewable energy sources i.e. green sources that are natural and naturally replenishing for instance wind power, solar power, bioenergy, hydroelectric as well as tidal energy.

->2. The hydrogen production in the primary phase involves the breakdown of water in an electrolyzer (a device that uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen through electrolysis) using renewable energy derived from naturally replenishing sources.

-> 3. The Adani Group through Adani New Industries Ltd, is undertaking one of Bharat's definitive green hydrogen projects, located in Rann Of Katch in Gujrat.

->4. In the first stage of the leading project, the Adani Group plans to invest about $4 BN in establishing components and equipment for manufacturing purposes as well as equipment for regulating the plants, stacks, and balance of plant(BoP) in the production cycle or the process of production of green hydrogen.

Let us understand the basic units employed for the production of green H2.

Electrolyzer: It refers to a device where electrolysis takes place. It uses electricity for the breakdown of water (H2O) into hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O2) through the electrolysis process. It contains an electrolyte which is typically a solution of potassium hydroxide or somewhat similar chemically as well as electrodes which are typically made of metal or other conductive materials.

Once the electric current runs through the electrolyte, hydrogen gas is released at the negative electrode or cathode, and oxygen is released at the positive electrode or anode. This accumulated hydrogen can then be collected and used as a clean energy source, particularly if produced using renewable electricity, termed green hydrogen.

Stack: Also called electrolyzer stack, is a core component where electrolysis occurs. Multitudes of individual electrolysis cells are stacked together to spike the rate of hydrogen production. Stack is a configuration of electrolyzer-based fuel cells that is the core unit where electricity is produced. One stack entails hundreds of fuel cells.

->5. According to the three people well aware of the plan, the Adani Group aims to minimize the cost of production of equipment mandated for green hydrogen by manufacturing them indigenously.

-> 6. The $ 9 BN planned for investing in manufacturing and transportation units entails $ 5 BN solely for the manufacturing and operating of electrolyzers.

->7. Out of the three people well aware of the Adani Group project, the second one disclosed the information that a multistaged project has been envisioned which would comprise of 4-5 stages.According to the plan, the target is to produce half a million tonnes of hydrogen yearly in the upcoming two to three years and extend the production to one million tonnes every year thereafter. During this phase, establishing a full chain for a planned 5 GW electrolyzer manufacturing capacity may require an investment of approximately 4.5 to 5 BN.

-> 8. In the initial stage, alkaline electrolyzers will be employed and utilized featuring electrodes separated by a porous separator and immersed in an alkaline electrolyte. Alkaline electrolyzers typically operate with a maximum power unit of 30 KW.To produce one kilogram of hydrogen, approximately 9 kilograms of water and a total of 50 to 55- kilowatt hours of electrical energy are typically required.

Conclusively, we can say that the flagship green hydrogen project entails multiple stages with a prime focus on Bharatiya's manufacturing of components and equipments vital for the production cycle of green hydrogen (H2) and pivotal for Bharat's net zero transition.

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References :

HINDUSTAN TIMES PHYSICAL COPY DATED 8TH OF JULY 2024 ON PAGE NUMBER 12 UNDER ARTICLE "ADANI PLANS $ 9 BN CAPEX TO KICKSTART GREEN H2 BIZ"