KARACHI: Sindh Energy Minister Imtiaz Ahmed Shaikh said that province will produce 400 MW green hydrogen in Pakistan’s first such project. Presiding over meeting on project he said that pioneering project will generate thousands of jobs. “Sindh government has issued Letter of Intent for project and 7,000 acres of land has been allotted for project at Gharo in Thatta district,” Energy Minister said.

It is to be mentioned here that Sindh government signed memorandum of understanding with Chinese company for construction of country’s first green hydrogen project in October 2021.

Announced project will produce approximately 150,000 kg per day of green hydrogen from 400 MW capacity plant using energy from wind and solar farms, according to details of project released at time of MoU signing ceremony. Green hydrogen is name given to hydrogen gas that has been produced using renewable energy, such as wind or solar power, which create no greenhouse gas emissions.

Green hydrogen is obtained through electrolysis powered by renewable electricity, generated through technologies such as solar panels or wind turbines.

Hydrogen gas can be used as fuel in transportation, power generation and industrial activities. It does not release greenhouse gas emissions such as carbon dioxide when it is burned.

Published in The Daily National Courier, June, 08 2023

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