JSW Energy Commissions India’s Largest Green Hydrogen Plant
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JSW Energy Ltd has commissioned India’s largest green hydrogen plant at the JSW Steel facility in Vijayanagar, Karnataka. The plant will produce 3,800 tons per annum of green hydrogen and 30,000 tons per annum of green oxygen, under a seven-year offtake agreement with JSW Steel Ltd. This initiative is part of the Production Linked Incentive Scheme and the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition program. The company plans to expand its supply to 85,000–90,000 tons per annum of green hydrogen by 2030, aligning with India’s green hydrogen goals.
JSW Energy Ltd has announced the commissioning of its first and India’s largest green hydrogen manufacturing plant. The facility is located at the JSW Steel site in Vijayanagar, Karnataka. This plant is part of the Production Linked Incentive Scheme and is designed to supply 3,800 tons per annum of green hydrogen and 30,000 tons per annum of green oxygen to JSW Steel for low-carbon steel production.
The financial terms of the project include a seven-year offtake agreement with JSW Steel Ltd. Under this agreement, the plant will deliver the specified quantities of green hydrogen and green oxygen annually. This agreement forms part of JSW Energy’s allocation under the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition program by the Solar Energy Corporation of India.
The operational scope of the plant involves the production and supply of green hydrogen and green oxygen. The plant’s strategic location adjacent to the JSW Steel facility allows for direct supply to the DRI unit, facilitating low-carbon steel production. The company has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with JSW Steel Ltd to progressively increase the supply to 85,000–90,000 tons per annum of green hydrogen and 720,000 tons per annum of green oxygen by 2030.
This initiative aligns with India’s national green hydrogen plan, which targets a production capacity of approximately 5 million tons per annum by 2030. The project is part of JSW Energy’s broader sustainability vision and supports the country’s transition towards a low-carbon economy. The company aims to contribute significantly to the decarbonization of hard-to-abate sectors such as steel.
The commissioning of the plant was completed on November 11, 2025. The project is part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, implemented through the SIGHT program by the Government of India. The plant’s operational timeline includes a seven-year supply agreement with JSW Steel Ltd, with plans for expansion by 2030.
JSW Steel Ltd is a leading steel producer in India, focusing on sustainable steel production. The company is part of the O. P. Jindal Group and is committed to reducing carbon emissions through innovative technologies and strategic partnerships.
JSW Energy Ltd is a major private sector power producer in India, part of the USD 23 billion JSW Group. The company has diversified assets in power generation and transmission and is focused on expanding its renewable energy capacity. JSW Energy aims to achieve a total power generation capacity of 30 GW by 2030 and reach carbon neutrality by 2050.