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Vedanta-owned Hindustan Zinc is taking a big step towards cleaner and less-polluting mining.
The company has partnered with Advantek Associates and Aero Eagle Automobiles to explore the use of green hydrogen and other clean-energy solutions across its operations.
What's happening? The company will study whether hydrogen can be used across its mining operations, from producing and storing the fuel to setting up refuelling stations and running mining vehicles and equipment on it.
A major focus will be using hydrogen-powered equipment in underground mines, an area where the technology is still rarely used.
If successful, Hindustan Zinc could become one of the first mining companies in India to adopt it.
The project will start with safety, environmental, operational, and cost studies. Based on the results, the company could move on to pilot projects and eventually deploy the technology on a larger scale.
Why is this important: mining is one of the toughest industries to make greener because it relies on heavy machinery that consumes large amounts of energy.
The move will also help Hindustan Zinc achieve its Net Zero target by 2050.
The move could make the company one of the early adopters of hydrogen in India's mining sector. It also reflects a broader global trend, with countries like China, Germany, the US, and India investing heavily in green hydrogen as a cleaner alternative to traditional fuels.
Indiaipo.in
