Adani Total Gas Ltd, the collaborative effort between Gautam Adani’s conglomerate and French energy behemoth TotalEnergies, has initiated a groundbreaking initiative by incorporating green hydrogen into the natural gas supplied to households and industries in Ahmedabad.
The integration of green hydrogen, produced through water electrolysis using renewable electricity, is set to incrementally rise to 8 per cent, according to the company’s official statement. This forward-looking project, employing cutting-edge technology, aims to blend green hydrogen (GH2) with natural gas for over 4,000 residential and commercial consumers in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
The pilot project, slated for commissioning in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024-25 (April 2024 to March 2025), anticipates regulatory approvals to determine the potential expansion of green hydrogen blending. The subsequent phases involve a gradual increase in the percentage of green hydrogen, with a target of up to 8 per cent or more.
Upon successful completion of the pilot, the hydrogen-blended fuel will be progressively supplied to wider areas of the city and additional license areas managed by Adani Total Gas Ltd (ATGL). Studies suggest that an 8 per cent hydrogen blend can potentially reduce emissions by up to 4 per cent.
ATGL, with licenses covering 38 geographical areas (GAs) for CNG retail to automobiles and piped gas distribution to households and industries, boasts a comprehensive city gas distribution network in key locations such as Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Faridabad, and Khurja.
The company envisions extending the hydrogen blending initiative to other regions, aiming to collaborate with regulatory authorities and stakeholders to share insights and foster the development of a hydrogen blending ecosystem in city gas distribution across India. This strategic move aligns with ATGL’s commitment to environmental sustainability and contributes to India’s ambitious goal of achieving energy independence by 2047.
Suresh P Manglani, Executive Director & CEO of ATGL, emphasized the company’s dedication to reducing carbon footprint through innovative projects, actively participating in the evolution of the industry and propelling advancements in sustainable energy solutions.
ATGL’s extensive reach covers 8 per cent of India’s population across its 38 GAs. Notably, 19 GAs are under the management of ATGL, while the remaining ones fall under Indian Oil-Adani Gas Pvt Ltd (IOAGPL), a joint venture split evenly between Adani Total Gas Ltd and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
To further diversify its portfolio, ATGL has established two wholly-owned subsidiaries: Adani TotalEnergies E-Mobility Ltd (ATEEL) and Adani TotalEnergies Biomass Ltd (ATEBL), focusing on e-mobility and biomass businesses, respectively.