India's Green Hydrogen Journey: Leading the Global Transition
Key Ideas
  • India's Secretary of New & Renewable Energy emphasized the country's potential in green hydrogen production at the World Hydrogen Summit 2025 in Rotterdam.
  • The National Green Hydrogen Mission aims for 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen production by 2030, significant emissions reduction, and job creation.
  • India has made strides in green hydrogen development, with allocated production and electrolyzer manufacturing capacities showing commitment to the mission.
  • Despite progress, challenges like high production costs and infrastructure limitations remain, hindering the scaling of the hydrogen economy.
Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi from India's Ministry of New & Renewable Energy addressed the World Hydrogen Summit 2025 in Rotterdam, showcasing India's strategic vision and capabilities in renewable energy and green hydrogen production. He highlighted India's ambitious targets of energy independence by 2047 and Net Zero emissions by 2070, driven by the National Green Hydrogen Mission. This mission, launched with an initial allocation of USD 2.4 billion, aims to create demand, provide production incentives, achieve 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen production by 2030, and attract significant investments. The Secretary mentioned India's progress, including the allocation of production capacity to companies and the launch of pilot projects in various sectors. The Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme and exemptions from environmental clearances for green projects further demonstrate India's commitment. However, challenges like high costs and infrastructure limitations pose obstacles to scaling up the hydrogen economy. The Government's efforts to establish green hydrogen technologies, with tenders awarded for significant production and manufacturing capacities, are key milestones in India's journey towards becoming a global leader in green hydrogen production. The invitation to explore partnerships at India's Pavilion indicates India's openness to international collaboration, with a vision to not only meet domestic demand but also become a major global exporter of green hydrogen by 2030, contributing significantly to decarbonization efforts.
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