Shimla, Apr 27 (KNN) The Himachal Pradesh government on Wednesday signed an agreement with Oil India Ltd to build a framework for cooperation in harnessing and developing new and renewable energy sources in the state.

The MoU was signed by Harikesh Meena, Director (Energy), on behalf of the state government, and Pankaj Kumar Goswami, Director (Operations), Oil India Ltd, in the presence of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu.

Speaking on the occasion, CM Sukhu said the collaboration between the government and Oil India will focus on developing various new and renewable energy sources, including solar energy, green hydrogen, compressed biogas, geothermal energy and wind energy.

As per reports, Oil India will explore the possibilities of setting up floating solar power plants in water reservoirs, besides establishing ground mounted solar power projects in the state.

“The company will also look to set up a plant for producing green hydrogen and green ammonia on a pilot basis,” he said.

Sukhu further added that Himachal Pradesh has abundance in green energy and opportunity in producing green hydrogen, and the state government is taking various steps to harness this potential.

He said that a review meeting will be held on May 26 to discuss the progress of the proposed projects.  (KNN Bureau)