Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, recently visited the world’s first commercial blue hydrogen production facility at CCB Energy Park in Norway. This visit marked a significant milestone in India's commitment to adopting advanced energy technologies as part of its clean energy transition. The facility, developed in partnership with ZEG Power, utilizes the innovative ZEG-H₂ reforming technology that integrates carbon capture into the production process. The captured CO₂ is then stored at the nearby Northern Lights facility for permanent storage beneath the seabed. The pilot plant currently produces approximately one tonne of hydrogen per day while capturing a significant portion of associated carbon dioxide emissions. Minister Puri highlighted the importance of such projects for India's energy security, emphasizing the need to learn from global initiatives for carbon management and hydrogen production. The Northern Lights project, a collaboration between the Norwegian government and major energy companies, is the world’s largest carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiative. Minister Puri praised the project for its capacity to store up to 100 million tonnes of CO₂ and its advanced maritime transport network for carbon capture. Minister Puri expressed India's interest in leveraging Norway's expertise in various energy sectors like deepwater exploration, offshore wind, and CCS to further India's energy transition agenda. The visit signifies India's commitment to international collaborations as it strives towards a sustainable and secure energy future.