Relevance:
NTPC with Gujarat Gas Ltd (GGL) started India’s 1st green hydrogen blending operation in Piped Natural Gas (PNG) network in Surat.
Key Points:
- Natural Gas is a composition of hydrocarbons (Almost 95% Methane & rest other Hydrocarbons).
- Piped Natural Gas (PNG) is same natural gas which is brought at consumer end through a Pipe Line network.
- Hydrogen blending process is integration of concentrations of hydrogen into existing natural gas pipelines and the resulting blends can be used to generate heat and power.
- Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), regulatory body has given approval for 5% vol./vol. blending of green hydrogen with PNG to start with and it would be scaled phase wise to reach 20%.
- Benefits of Blending Hydrogen with PNG
- Reduces CO2 emissions keeping net heating content same.
- It will reduce hydrocarbon import bill significantly.
- India can also bring forex ashore by being a green hydrogen and green chemicals exporter to the world.
Reference: PIB
