In which state, India’s first pure green hydrogen plant commissioned in April 2022?

The correct answer is Assam. Key Points Oil India Ltd commissioned I ndia’s first 99.999% pure green hydrogen pilot plant at its Jorhat Pump Station in Assam on 20 April 2022. It has an installed capacity of 10 kg per day and was commissioned in a record time of 3 months. The plant produces green hydrogen from the electricity generated by the existing 500kW Solar plant using a 100 kW Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) Electrolyser array. Important Points The use of AEM technology is being used for the first time in India. This plant is expected to increase its production of green hydrogen from 10 kg per day to 30 kg per day in future . The company has initiated a detailed study in collaboration with IIT Guwahati on blending of Green Hydrogen with Natural Gas and its effect on the existing infrastructure of OIL. The company also plans to study use cases for commercial applications of the blended fuel. Additional Information Assam: State Animal - Indian rhinoceros. State Bird - White-winged duck. National Parks - Dibru-Saikhowa National Park, Kaziranga National Park, Manas National Park, Nameri National Park, Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park, Dehing Patkai National Park, Raimona National Park. Dams - Subansiri Lower Dam(Subansiri River), Karbi Langpi Dam(Borpani River).