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Refineries
Low-carbon hydrogen for desulfurization, hydrotreating and hydrocracking, supporting cleaner fuel production and reduced carbon emissions from refinery operations.
Why green hydrogen matters for industry
Green hydrogen is emerging as a key enabler of industrial decarbonization. Hydrogen is widely used across major industries including Refineries, Fertilizers, Steel, Chemicals, Methanol, Semiconductor, Mobility etc. & much of it produced from fossil fuels associated with Carbon Cost. “Green” hydrogen offers a lower-carbon alternative and has the potential to reduce emissions in these hard-to-abate sectors.
Green Hydrogen is made by water electrolysis process using two critical inputs: renewable electricity and high-purity water. While renewable power is central to the process & most talked about, consistent electrolyzer-grade water quality is equally important for efficient operation, equipment protection and long-term plant reliability.
India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to position the country as a global hub for green hydrogen production, utilization and export.
With its expertise in advanced water treatment, Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) systems and EPC solutions, Ion Exchange can support green hydrogen projects through electrolyzer-grade water purification systems and integrated plant solutions & in collaboration with competent electrolyzer technology partners.
National Green Hydrogen Mission ↗5 MMT
Annual target
Green hydrogen for India by 2030
~125 GW
Renewable capacity
Linked to the mission
₹19,744 crore
Initial outlay
National Green Hydrogen Mission
Applications by sector
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Fertilizers and green ammonia
Hydrogen is a key raw material for ammonia production, which is essential for nitrogen-based fertilizers. Green hydrogen enables low-carbon ammonia production, supporting the decarbonization of fertilizer manufacturing. Green ammonia can be used as a transport carrier for Hydrogen as well.
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Steel
Green hydrogen can replace coal-based reducing agents in direct reduced iron (DRI) production, reducing carbon emissions in steelmaking and supporting the transition towards low-carbon steel.
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Chemicals and green methanol
Hydrogen is a core feedstock for methanol and other chemicals, with green methanol emerging as a marine fuel as well as hydrogen carrier.
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Mobility
Green hydrogen can power fuel cell vehicles, including heavy-duty trucks, buses and commercial fleets, offering fast refueling and long driving ranges for demanding transport applications.
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Data centers
Green hydrogen can support low-carbon back up power generation for data centers through fuel cells, providing backup power and potential low-emission alternatives to conventional diesel generators for reliable, uninterrupted operations.
IEL integrated solution
IEL’s integrated green hydrogen solution
IEL provides Integrated green hydrogen solutions; with containerized hydrogen skids combining high-purity water system & electrolyzer system from competent electrolyzer technology partners along with EPC execution and balance-of-plant integration.
Raw water
Water from surface, groundwater, sea-water or recycled sources, selected based on availability and project requirements.
Pillar 01
Electrolyzer-grade water systems
Ion Exchange’s core strength in water treatment enables the production of high-purity water meeting the stringent feedwater quality requirements of alkaline and PEM electrolyzers.
Pillar 02
EPC solutions
Leveraging Ion Exchange’s engineering, procurement and construction expertise to integrate water treatment systems, utilities and associated plant infrastructure for green hydrogen projects.
Pillar 03
Electrolyzer technology partnerships
The best-fit electrolyzer partner for each customer and project.
Output
Green hydrogen
Supporting green hydrogen production through integrated & containerized hydrogen skids.
01 / Water systems
Electrolyzer-grade water systems
Ion Exchange designs water treatment systems to meet the high-purity feedwater requirements of alkaline and PEM electrolyzers. Each system is configured to suit the raw water quality, required water purity and plant capacity, integrating pre-treatment, reverse osmosis, deionization and final polishing as required.
Water system specification: Conductivity < 0.1 μS/cm can be achieved with IEL water systems.
02 / EPC
EPC and plant integration
Ion Exchange leverages its engineering, procurement and construction expertise to support the development of integrated green hydrogen plants. The approach brings water treatment systems, electrolyzer interfaces and balance-of-plant infrastructure together through coordinated project engineering and execution.
Depending on project requirements, the scope can include utility integration, containerized hydrogen skids, equipment interfaces and commissioning support, with clear definition of deliverables and responsibilities for each project.
Years of EPC experience: More than 60 years
EPC projects delivered: More than 500, excluding international projects
03 / Technology partnerships
Electrolyzer technology partnerships
Several electrolyzer technologies exist, and no single one fits every project. IEL is technology-agnostic, so it brings the best-fit electrolyzer partner to each customer rather than fitting every project to one technology.
Each solution is tailored to the customer's objectives, plant capacity, power profile and site conditions, with a focus on reliable operation, efficient integration and long-term project performance.
Technology-agnostic by design, built around your project
Dominant electrolyzer technologies in the market include alkaline and proton exchange membrane (PEM). Each offers distinct operating characteristics, enabling technology selection based on project requirements, plant capacity and operating conditions.
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Water quality tailored to electrolyzer requirements
Water treatment systems are designed to meet the specific feedwater quality requirements of alkaline and PEM electrolyzers, ensuring reliable operation and protection of critical equipment.
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One integrated scope
Treatment and plant interfaces are coordinated from the engineering stage, ensuring seamless integration, clearly defined responsibilities and efficient project execution.
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Freedom to choose technology
No lock-in to a single electrolyzer. Ion Exchange offers solutions tailored to project requirements, providing flexibility in technology selection, plant capacity and operating conditions.
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Water optimization and recovery
Water treatment systems are designed to optimize water utilization, with opportunities for water reuse and recovery evaluated based on feedwater quality, site conditions and project requirements.
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Lifecycle support and services
Ion Exchange’s service capabilities support long-term plant performance through maintenance assistance, spares management and operational support, helping ensure reliable and efficient operation of green hydrogen facilities.
Supporting products and capabilities
Green hydrogen solutions build on Ion Exchange’s established expertise in water treatment. Its capabilities in membranes, ion exchange resins, treatment chemicals and lifecycle services enable the design and delivery of reliable, high-purity water systems essential for efficient electrolyzers.
Membranes
Explore reverse osmosis and ultrafiltration technologies for suitable treatment stages.
Explore membranes →Ion exchange resins
Explore demineralization and polishing media for high-purity water requirements.
Explore ion exchange resins →Water-treatment engineering
Review the established water-treatment portfolio supporting project-specific treatment design.
Explore water-treatment engineering →Specialty chemicals
Explore relevant treatment and membrane-care products, subject to compatibility assessment.
Explore specialty chemicals →Operations & maintenance
Discuss the appropriate lifecycle service scope for water-treatment systems.
Explore operations and maintenance →Consumables & spares
Explore support for replacement media, components and water-system upkeep.
Explore consumables and spares →Markets we serve
Ion Exchange is focused on emerging green hydrogen opportunities mainly 0-5 MW capacity across India and selected international markets, leveraging its expertise in water treatment, EPC execution and collaborations with competent electrolyzer technology partners. The approach is centered on delivering integrated, project-specific solutions for industrial hydrogen production and associated applications.
India
India’s growing focus on domestic green hydrogen production and industrial decarbonization presents opportunities across refineries, fertilizers, steel, chemicals and emerging clean mobility applications, data centers and back-up power applications. Ion Exchange aims to support these developments through its solutions.
Middle East and Africa
The Middle East and Africa offer opportunities for green hydrogen projects driven by renewable energy resources, industrial demand and emerging export-oriented developments. Ion Exchange's presence in various MENA region countries can support suitable projects through local engineering and EPC access.
Asia-Pacific
Growing interest in industrial decarbonization and clean energy across Asia-Pacific creates opportunities for green hydrogen production and utilization. Ion Exchange can leverage its regional presence and water treatment expertise to support project development, technology integration and local EPC requirements.
Our approach
Across these markets, Ion Exchange focuses on understanding customer requirements, developing fit-for-purpose water treatment solutions, coordinating electrolyzer technology partnerships and integrating associated plant systems to support reliable green hydrogen project execution.
