An MoU signed by the Cochin International Airport Ltd and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd

Current Context: On February 14, 2024, Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Legislative Complex in Thiruvananthapuram to set up a green hydrogen plant at the Cochin Airport.

• The Mou signed by the Managing Director of CIAL, S Suhas IAS, Chairman and Managing Director of BPCL, G Krishnakumar.
• This strategic collaboration aims to establish the world’s first integrated green hydrogen plant and a fueling station within an airport setting.
• The green hydrogen, produced from water using renewable energy sources, is recognized as a future fuel and aligns with zero-carbon energy strategies.
• This initiative is a part of CIAL’s pathbreaking green energy initiatives and underscores its commitment to a zero-carbon future in the aviation landscape.
• The project is expected to be completed early next year, and the initial output will be utilized for powering vehicles within the airport.

Question:

Q.1 What is the source of the green hydrogen?
a. It is produced from water using non-renewable energy sources.
b. It is produced from water using renewable energy sources.
c. It is produced from air using renewable energy sources.
d. It is produced from air using non-renewable energy sources.