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India Launches "Green Hydrogen Pilot" in Steel Sector.

Environment | Dated: 05 Dec 2025

The Ministry of Steel, in collaboration with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), has launched India's first "Green Hydrogen Pilot Project" in the steel sector. The pilot, located at the SAIL plant in Rourkela, Odisha, aims to replace coal with green hydrogen in the Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) making process.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The project is funded under the National Green Hydrogen Mission with a budget of Rs 400 Crore.
  • It aims to reduce carbon intensity in steel production, which is currently a major polluter.
  • Successful implementation will pave the way for "Green Steel" exports to Europe.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Project: Green Hydrogen in Steel.
  • Location: Rourkela Steel Plant.
  • Goal: Green Steel Production.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Where was India's first Green Hydrogen pilot project in the steel sector launched recently?

Correct Answer: Rourkela, Odisha

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About SAIL

  • Chairman – Amarendu Prakash
  • HQ – New Delhi