JULY 20258L&T TO BUILD INDIA'S LARGEST GREEN HYDROGEN PLANTTITAGARH RAIL SYSTEMS WINS RS 312 CR WAGON ORDER FROM INDIAN RAILWAYSL&T Energy GreenTech Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), has taken a huge step in fuelling the green energy aspirations of India, as it will install the largest green hydrogen production plant in the country with Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) in its Panipat Refinery in Haryana. The event will be a big step towards the reinforcing the Indian ecosystem on green hydrogen and also the National Green Hydrogen Mission that is pursued by the government of India to build green hydrogen as a major production center and technology hub.In a big boost for India's railway infrastructure sector, Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL) has bagged a new order of Rs 312.69 crore from Indian Railways. This order is for the manufacturing and supply of 780 BVCM-C wagons, which will be delivered over a period of nine months.The latest order reaffirms the continuous confidence shown by Indian Railways on Titagarh's engineering skills and reinforces Titagarh's position of leadership in freight The green hydrogen project has a capacity of 10000 tonnes of green hydrogen per year of supply to IOCL during 25 years on a build-own-operate (BOO) basis. The plant will be built to run on renewable energy 24x7, which is directly related to the IOCL decarbonization goals and also assist in the wider net zero Indian goals.This indicates an increased momentum of green hydrogen investments and massive renewable integration as the oil and gas industry, a notable indicator towards meeting India's targets in terms of achieving energy transition. The expanded partnership between L&T and IOCL further supports the strategic shift of the company to focus on green infrastructure and clean energy innovation.Commenting on the development, L&T Deputy Managing Director & President Subramanian Sarma said, "The decision to set up India's maiden green hydrogen plant validates our strategy to lead the nation's energy transition. This long-term project not only deepens our partnership with IOCL but also reinforces our capability to deliver large-scale clean energy solutions."This endeavor additionally underscores a deeper shift in India's industrial ecosystem, as significant players in energy, infrastructure, and oil are moving toward a zero-carbon future fueled by green hydrogen. rolling stock. This order comes at a good time for the Company as demand for modern high-capacity wagons was rising, and this order adds strength to Titagarh's growing order book, which was at a healthy Rs 24,526 crore at March 2025.Titagarh's successful record of execution and its innovation will play a key role in supporting the government in its efforts to modernize and expand the railway network across the country.To stay on top of this increase in demand, Titagarh is ramping up its manufacturing capacity. The company has recently taken on lease advanced land of 40 acres loaded near to its Uttarpara plant in West Bengal for production lines, test tracks and boosting operational capacity across metro, and Vande Bharat and freight platforms.The company is also deepening vertical integration through a joint venture for forged wheel production, reducing dependency on imports and improving turnaround times.With this new order, Titagarh continues to solidify its presence in the Indian railway ecosystem, while aligning closely with the national push for Make in India and self-reliant infrastructure growth. TOP STORIESTOP STORIESTOP STORIES
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