INOX Air Products, the country’s largest producer of industrial, medical, and electronic gases, has successfully commissioned its first green hydrogen manufacturing plant. Located at Asahi India Glass Limited’s (AIS) new greenfield float glass facility in Soniyana, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, this project marks a significant step towards sustainable industrial practices in India.
In partnership with AIS, India’s leading glass manufacturer, INOX will supply green hydrogen under a 20-year agreement. This collaboration is poised to transform the float glass production process by integrating green hydrogen, which will be produced using solar energy and an electrolysis process.
The newly established plant is designed to produce up to 190 tons of green hydrogen annually. In the initial phase, 95 tons per year will be supplied to the AIS facility, which will use it in its float glass manufacturing process—making this India’s first-ever instance of using green hydrogen in glass production.
“By harnessing solar power to generate green hydrogen, we are pioneering a sustainable approach to glass manufacturing,” INOX Air Products said in a statement. “This initiative is a major step in reducing the carbon footprint of industrial processes and will drive the adoption of green hydrogen in India’s manufacturing sector.”
The project is powered by a solar power plant that supplies renewable energy for the production of green hydrogen, marking a significant commitment to sustainability. As part of the arrangement, AIS has invested in the solar power infrastructure at its Soniyana facility.
Siddharth Jain, Managing Director of INOX Air Products, emphasized the environmental impact, stating, “Our green hydrogen supply will reduce CO2 emissions at AIS’ facility by approximately 1,250 tons annually. This initiative is a crucial step in India’s shift towards a low-carbon economy.”
Rupinder Shelly, Chief Operating Officer of Architectural Glass at AIS, highlighted the company’s growing commitment to sustainability. “With the launch of INOXAP’s green hydrogen plant, we are strengthening our dedication to sustainable operations. Our goal is to meet 94% of the power needs of our Soniyana facility from green energy sources. We will continue to invest in sustainable technologies to support de-carbonization and circularity.”
The facility, which is located in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, is part of AIS’s greenfield project for manufacturing high-quality float glass. The project has been developed with the support of AGC Europe, which provided the technology for the facility. With this move, both INOX Air Products and AIS are setting new standards for sustainable manufacturing, aiming to drive a greener future for India’s industrial sector.
Asahi India Glass Ltd. (AIS) is India’s premier integrated glass and window solutions provider, holding a dominant position in both the automotive and architectural glass industries. With a market share exceeding 45% in the architectural value-added glass segment and over 74% in the Indian passenger car glass sector, AIS is a clear leader. Founded in 1987, the company now covers the entire automotive and architectural glass value chain, delivering innovative and high-quality solutions.
INOX Air Products, the largest manufacturer of industrial and medical gases in India, offers a comprehensive range of gases, equipment, and services through a vast production capacity of 4,600 TPD of liquid gases from more than 50 operational sites across the country. With a broad and diverse client base, INOX Air Products supports over 1,800 small, medium, and large manufacturing businesses across various sectors, helping them achieve their goals.
Over the past 50 years, the company has made significant progress, driven by its core values of customer-centricity, transparency, and a commitment to delivering value through quality. INOX is proud of its dedicated workforce of 1,400 employees across India, who uphold the company’s principles of integrity, innovation, and service excellence.
Founded in 1963 by the Jain family as Industrial Oxygen Company Ltd. in Pune, Maharashtra, the company aimed to capitalize on India’s rapid industrialization. In 1999, Air Products & Chemicals Inc., USA, acquired a 50% stake, marking the beginning of INOX Air Products, a long-lasting Indo-American partnership that remains one of the most successful collaborations in the manufacturing sector.
