Cial in deal with BPCL to set up green hydrogen plant
15 February 2024
Kochi: Kochi airport is all set to be the first in the country
to set up a green hydrogen plant. Cochin International
Airport Limited (Cial) in association with BPCL Kochi
Refinery is going to set up a 1000-kilowatt green
hydrogen plant on the airport premises. The fuel
generated from the plant will be used for operating
vehicles owned by Cial.
Cial has entered into a memorandum of understanding
with BPCL for the project.
"As pioneers in sustainable aviation, Cial is happy to start
a groundbreaking journey with BPCL towards establishing
the country's first green hydrogen plant in an airport at
Cial," said Cial managing director, S Suhas.
He also said the strategic collaboration underscores Cial's
commitment to green energy and propels closer towards a
zero-carbon future in the aviation landscape.
BPCL's chairman and MD G Krishnakumar said the
collaboration is a pivotal moment in the journey towards
sustainable solutions. He cited the new venture as an
example of BPCL's commitment to India's energy
independence through initiatives like Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Kochi: Kochi airport is all set to be the first in the country to set up a green hydrogen plant. Cochin International Airport Limited (Cial) in association with BPCL Kochi Refinery is going to set up a 1000-kilowatt green hydrogen plant on the airport premises. The fuel generated from the plant will be used for operating vehicles owned by Cial. Cial has entered into a memorandum of understanding with BPCL for the project. "As pioneers in sustainable aviation, Cial is happy to start a groundbreaking journey with BPCL towards establishing the country's first green hydrogen plant in an airport at Cial," said Cial managing director, S Suhas. He also said the strategic collaboration underscores Cial's commitment to green energy and propels closer towards a zero-carbon future in the aviation landscape. BPCL's chairman and MD G Krishnakumar said the collaboration is a pivotal moment in the journey towards sustainable solutions. He cited the new venture as an example of BPCL's commitment to India's energy independence through initiatives like Atmanirbhar Bharat.
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