Shimla, June 6 -- The Himachal Pradesh government has signed an agreement with the Oil India Limited to build a hydrogen production plant in the state.
This was announced by the Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu during the Enviro-Ideation Hackathon organized by the Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board.
The Himachal CM emphasized that the government is actively promoting the production of green hydrogen and has taken a step forward by signing an agreement with Oil India Limited.
The state government aims to adopt fuel technologies that are environmentally friendly, further reinforcing its commitment to sustainable practices.
Last month Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL), a state government undertaking, had issued a tender for the design, supply, construction, and operation of a 12 MW (AC) solar power project at Bella Ludhiarchan, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.
The project will be executed on a turnkey basis, including comprehensive operation and maintenance for a period of eight years. (KNN Bureau) Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from KNN (Knowledge & News Network). For any query with respect to this article or any other content requirement, please contact Editor at contentservices@htlive.com