UPSC Prelims 2023 – Question 99

Here is Question No. 99 a part of our series on UPSC Prelims 2023.

Q99. Consider the following heavy industries 

1. Fertilizer plants. 
2. Oil refineries 
3. Steel plants 
 
Green hydrogen is expected to play a significant role in decarbonizing how many of the above industries? 
 
(a) Only one 
(b) Only two  
(c) All three 
(d) None 

Correct Answer: Option (c) 

• The primary focus for the adoption of green hydrogen is likely to be oil refineries, fertilizers, and the chemical industry. oil refineries using grey hydrogen for desulphurization, ammonia production for fertilizers and chemicals industry, and treatment of basic metals are the leading market opportunities for green hydrogen in the short-medium term. Oil refineries, fertilizer companies, and steel producers are likely to be asked to meet a compulsory green hydrogen purchase obligation (GHPO) in a planned national move to green energy. Hence, option (c) is correct. 

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