In a groundbreaking move toward sustainable transportation, GreenH Electrolysis, a joint venture between H2B2 Electrolysis Technologies and GR Promoter Group, has inked a significant contract with Medha Servo Drives Pvt Ltd to construct a state-of-the-art Hydrogen production and refuelling station in Jind, Haryana. This development is part of Indian Railways’ ambitious “Hydrogen for Heritage” initiative, aiming to retrofit a Diesel Electric Multiple Unit rake on the Sonipat-Jind section, heralding India’s inaugural hydrogen-powered train.
The contract, finalised in October 2023, mandates GreenH to provide Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for the Hydrogen production and refuelling station. Medha Servo Drives Pvt Ltd, entrusted with the pilot project by Indian Railways, selected GreenH as a key partner to facilitate the transition from diesel to hydrogen power.
GreenH will utilise equipment from its recently established PEM electrolyser manufacturing plant in Jhajjar District, Haryana. The Hydrogen production and refuelling station will be an integrated solution, deploying a 1 MW electrolyser with a capacity of 420 kg/day of hydrogen. The refuelling infrastructure is set to include 3,000 kg hydrogen storage, hydrogen compressors, and two hydrogen dispensers with pre-cooler integration, ensuring efficient and quick refuelling of the hydrogen-powered trains.
Dhiman Roy, CEO and Director of GreenH Electrolysis Pvt Ltd, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We are delighted to be a part of this prestigious Indian Railways project that has the potential to revolutionise our country’s lifeline and decarbonise the transport sector. We are committed to providing the latest technology via our parent company H2B2 Electrolysis Technologies. We look forward to playing a meaningful role in the achievement of India’s green hydrogen plans.”
Kasyap Reddy, Managing Director of Medha Servo Drives Pvt Ltd, echoed this sentiment, saying, “We are excited to be partnering with GreenH Electrolysis Pvt Ltd in setting up a hydrogen production and refuelling station at Jind for India’s first hydrogen-powered train. With GreenH’s technical expertise and globally proven green hydrogen technology at a commercial scale, we believe they are the best partner to deliver this critical project.”
The Hydrogen production and refuelling station will operate round the clock, with a turn-key solution encompassing all technical disciplines, including process, electrical, instrumentation and control, and safety. To ensure long-term success, GreenH will provide full support to the end user through a Long-term Service Agreement for operation and maintenance purposes.
