Sterlite Technologies Partners with Hygenco for Green Hydrogen Production, Eyes Net Zero by 2030

This initiative will enable Sterlite Tech to become one of the first optical fibre manufacturers globally to use 100% green hydrogen in its production processes. Hygenco will build, own, and operate the facility, ensuring a reliable supply for 20 years.

Rahul Puri, CEO - Optical Networking Business, STL, stated, "By leveraging 100% green hydrogen for its glass preform manufacturing, STL is setting a new global benchmark for decarbonization in the optical fibre industry... We are proud to lead the way in integrating green hydrogen into large-scale manufacturing and look forward to continuing our efforts to build a greener, more resilient future for India and the world.”

Amit Bansal, CEO, Hygenco Green Energies Pvt. Ltd., added, "Green Hydrogen has the potential to be a game-changer in India's journey towards sustainability. Our long- term engagement with STL represents a bold step forward in decarbonising industrial processes. We are proud to enable STL to lead the global optical fibre industry into a new era of green manufacturing.”

STL's semiconductor-grade Glass Preform manufacturing facility in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar is an Industry 4.0-enabled plant producing Glass Preforms, essential for creating high-quality optical fibres. Hydrogen and oxygen are vital in converting silica particles into glass. Through this collaboration, STL aims to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 30% annually. The plant now features advanced autonomous energy management systems, real-time monitoring, and automated control technologies, enhancing safety and operational efficiency.

Hygenco plans to invest US$2.5 billion over the next three years, targeting 10 GW of green hydrogen and ammonia assets by 2030.