Planned Rs. 12,000 crore for renewable infrastructure and Rs. 28,000 crore for GH2 infrastructure till 2040: Sanjay Khanna, Director (Refineries) with Addl. Charge of CMD, BPCL

By Admin

14 Feb, 2026

India is rapidly steering its energy landscape toward cleaner and more sustainable solutions, with green hydrogen emerging as a cornerstone of the transition. Aligning with the Government of India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) and the nation’s broader decarbonization goals, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap for investment and action that underscores its commitment to renewable energy and hydrogen infrastructure.

Strategic Investments in Renewables and Green Hydrogen

BPCL has earmarked significant long-term investments to build the backbone of its green energy ambitions. The company plans to deploy Rs. 12,000 crore toward renewable energy infrastructure and another Rs. 28,000 crore specifically for green hydrogen (GH₂) infrastructure by 2040. These investments are geared toward helping BPCL achieve its net-zero targets for Scope I and Scope II emissions, as well as supporting India’s energy transition vision.

Under this strategy, BPCL aims to develop biomass-based compressed biogas facilities that produce green hydrogen   projects already underway at Kochi and Bina   and scale electrolyser-based hydrogen production significantly over the coming decade.

Aligning with the National Green Hydrogen Mission

BPCL’s hydrogen roadmap resonates strongly with the goals outlined in the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), which seeks to accelerate the adoption of green hydrogen across industry and mobility sectors as part of India’s broader decarbonization efforts. By aligning strategy with ministries such as the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, BPCL is ensuring that its initiatives support the federal mission’s objectives.

Green hydrogen (GH₂)   produced by electrolyzing water using renewable electricity   emits negligible greenhouse gases compared with traditional hydrogen production methods, making it central to cleaner industrial fuel supply and energy storage solutions.

Milestones and Production Targets

BPCL has already made strides by commissioning a 5 MW green hydrogen plant at its Bina Refinery in Madhya Pradesh   one of the largest of its kind among Indian refineries. This plant, powered by in-house solar energy, produces about 2.2 tonnes of green hydrogen per day, marking a vital step toward replacing higher-emission (grey) hydrogen used in refining processes.

Looking ahead, the company plans to expand this capacity under a Build-Own-Operate (BOO) model with a 5 KTPA electrolyser plant by 2028. By 2030, BPCL envisions green hydrogen production of 25–30 KTPA, supporting both refinery operations and mobility applications.

BPCL has also deployed a 0.5 MW indigenous alkaline electrolyser near Cochin International Airport for vehicle mobility applications, further showcasing its focus on practical, decentralized hydrogen use cases.

Green Hydrogen and National Energy Goals

India’s energy ambitions are among the most ambitious globally, with targets such as achieving 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 and becoming a competitive green hydrogen hub. The NGHM is designed to support infrastructure build-out, technology deployment, and market creation for green hydrogen and its derivatives.

BPCL’s roadmap dovetails with these aspirations, positioning the company not just as a major refiners but also as a pioneer in India’s hydrogen economy. Its investments contribute to building robust renewable and hydrogen infrastructure, essential for meeting decarbonization commitments and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

Towards a Sustainable Energy Future

As green hydrogen technologies continue to evolve and scale, investments in renewable energy capacity and supportive infrastructure will be crucial. BPCL’s strategic plan   backed by heavy investment, technological partnerships, and alignment with national policy   highlights how legacy energy companies are transforming to meet the demands of a low-carbon future.

Through initiatives that span production, mobility solutions, and collaboration with national agencies, BPCL exemplifies how integrated energy planning can accelerate India’s energy transition while supporting economic growth and sustainability.