Jindal Steel has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to implement the country’s largest green hydrogen project in the steel sector. This project aims to integrate green hydrogen into JSPL’s Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) units in Angul, Odisha.

This is a significant leap towards low-emission steel production. The first phase will see Jindal Renewables develop a green hydrogen generation capacity of up to 4,500 tons annually, with operations expected to start by December 2025. Additionally, the project will supply 36,000 tons of oxygen per annum to the Angul steelworks.

Jindal Renewables reduces coal dependence. Jindal Renewables will provide 3GW of renewable energy to JSPL’s facilities, aiming to minimize the steelmaker’s coal-fired energy dependence by 50 percent in the next 2-3 years.

By integrating green energy and green hydrogen into its production processes, JSPL aims to significantly reduce its carbon footprint. Sanjay Singh, Director of Strategy and Corporate Affairs at JSPL, highlighted that this initiative sets a new standard for the Indian steel industry. JSPL will offer essential infrastructure and support, while JRPL will manage the development and operation of green hydrogen and renewable energy facilities.