India's Green Hydrogen Ambition: Leading the Global Charge
Key Ideas
  • India aims to produce 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030 as part of its National Green Hydrogen Mission, with the goal of averting 50 million metric tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.
  • The country has made significant progress in green hydrogen development, including allocating production and manufacturing capacities to companies and launching pilot projects in various sectors.
  • To support infrastructure development, three major ports have been designated as green hydrogen hubs, and 15 states have announced policies to promote green hydrogen.
  • While progress is evident, challenges such as high production costs, lack of standardized frameworks, and infrastructure limitations remain hurdles to scaling up the hydrogen economy.
Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary of India's Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, outlined India's ambitious plans at the World Hydrogen Summit 2025 in Rotterdam. India aims to become a global leader in green hydrogen production, with a target of 5 million metric tonnes by 2030 under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. This initiative, supported by an initial allocation of USD 2.4 billion, is expected to significantly reduce CO2 emissions, attract substantial investments, and create numerous job opportunities. The government has already made progress by allocating production and manufacturing capacities, launching pilot projects in key sectors, and introducing the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme. Despite these advancements, challenges like high costs and infrastructure constraints persist. To overcome these hurdles, India is focusing on infrastructure development at major ports and state-level policy support. The ultimate goal is for India to achieve energy independence by 2047 and reach net-zero emissions by 2070, highlighting the nation's commitment to a sustainable and green future.
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