GAIL Honored as “Initiatives in Promoting Hydrogen Company of the Year” at FIPI Oil & Gas Awards

New Delhi - GAIL (India) Limited was awarded the prestigious “Initiatives in Promoting Hydrogen Company of the Year” at the FIPI Oil & Gas Awards 2023, held in New Delhi. The award was presented by Shri Hardeep S. Puri, the Hon’ble Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, in recognition of GAIL's significant contributions to the development of hydrogen technologies and its role in India's clean energy transition.

Shri Sandeep Kumar Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director of GAIL, received the award on behalf of the company. The ceremony was attended by distinguished figures, including Shri Suresh Gopi, Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, and Shri Pankaj Jain, Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG). Other senior executives from GAIL, including R.K. Jain, Director (Finance), Deepak Gupta, Director (Projects), and Ayush Gupta, Director (HR), were also present at the event.

GAIL’s Green Hydrogen Milestone

The award highlights GAIL’s pioneering efforts in the hydrogen sector, particularly the company’s 4.3 TPD Green Hydrogen pilot project at Vijaipur, Madhya Pradesh. This project, which uses a 10 MW Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Electrolyser to produce ultra-pure 99.999% hydrogen, is a critical step in GAIL’s commitment to achieving Net Zero emissions.

The Vijaipur project is aligned with the Indian government’s National Green Hydrogen Mission (NHGM) and represents a significant milestone in promoting the hydrogen ecosystem in India. GAIL’s investment in green hydrogen and advancements in research and development underscore its leadership in the clean energy space.

Commitment to Energy Transition and Sustainability

The FIPI Award recognizes GAIL's unwavering dedication to energy security and its role in facilitating India's transition to clean energy. By spearheading projects like the Vijaipur Green Hydrogen pilot, GAIL is helping to lay the foundation for sustainable energy solutions that support the country’s long-term environmental and energy goals.

The FIPI Oil & Gas Awards celebrate excellence in the industry, honoring companies that have demonstrated resilience and innovation in overcoming challenges and driving transformative changes. GAIL’s achievements in the hydrogen sector are a testament to the company's commitment to advancing clean energy solutions in line with India’s climate action targets.