Archive · 3 Jul 2025
Indian Oil Plans Green Hydrogen Fuel Retail Network
Indian Oil, a big oil company in India, is planning to sell green hydrogen fuel, a clean energy source.
They want to build stations where you can fill up your car with this new fuel.
This is part of a larger plan to reduce pollution by 2046.
First, they will use green hydrogen at their refineries.
They are building a big green hydrogen plant.
Right now, the fuel is a bit expensive, but they hope to make it cheaper.
They want to develop more stations so people can easily use hydrogen-powered cars.
Indian Oil Corp (IOC) plans to establish a green hydrogen fuel retail network across India.
The plan is part of IOC's $30 billion investment to achieve net zero emissions by 2046.
IOC aims to use green hydrogen for its refineries and for mobility demand.
The company is developing a 10,000-tonne-per-annum green hydrogen plant in Panipat.
The cost of green hydrogen is a concern, but the government aims to bring it to $1 per kg.
- Who
- Indian Oil Corp (IOC).
- What
- Indian Oil Corp is planning to set up a green hydrogen fuel retail network.
- When
- The company is planning to commission a green hydrogen plant by December next year.
- Where
- The dispensing stations are planned across India, with a current station in Gujarat and Faridabad.
- Why
- To meet the mobility demand in the country and reduce carbon emissions.
Industry Concerns
Government Goals
Station Costs
Industry Concerns
High capital investment is needed for hydrogen fuel stations.
Government Goals
The government is urging the industry to come up with solutions.
- Company
- Indian Oil Corp (IOC)
- Investment Plan
- $30 billion to achieve net zero by 2046
- Hydrogen Plant Location
- Panipat
- Plant Capacity
- 10,000 tonne per annum
- Current Hydrogen Stations
- 3-4 dispensing stations in India