On Monday, September 2, Gensol Engineering Ltd announced that, in partnership with Matrix Gas & Renewables Ltd, it has secured the contract for India’s first bio-hydrogen project. The consortium emerged as the lowest bidder for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of this groundbreaking project, which is set to be developed for one of India’s leading power generation companies.
Valued at ₹164 crore, the project will convert 25 tonnes of bio-waste into 1 tonne of hydrogen per day. It is slated for completion within 18 months and represents a significant step towards achieving the goals of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, particularly in the area of biomass-to-hydrogen production.
The Gensol-Matrix consortium has teamed up with Westinghouse, USA, which brings patented technology and extensive experience in commissioning similar plants globally. The project will involve developing a 25-tonne-per-day (TPD) bio-waste processing facility, which will utilize the Pre-Gasification Plasma Induced Radiant Energy-Based Gasification System (GH2-PREGS) to produce 1 TPD of green hydrogen.
Anmol Singh Jaggi, Chairman and Managing Director of Gensol Engineering, expressed pride in securing the bid, stating, “We are honored to have been selected for the EPC of India’s first biomass-to-green hydrogen project. This partnership underscores our commitment to innovation and excellence in the renewable energy sector, aligning with India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission.”
Chirag Kotecha, Whole-time Director of Matrix Gas & Renewables, added, “Our team is fully committed to delivering this project with precision and efficiency. We aim to set a precedent for future initiatives and create a comprehensive GH2 ecosystem, marking the beginning of the plasma waste-to-energy era.”
Gensol Engineering is a prominent player in the renewable energy sector, specializing in solar EPC and electric mobility solutions, while Matrix Gas & Renewables is rapidly expanding its footprint as a green hydrogen infrastructure developer and natural gas aggregator.
