India Showcases Green Hydrogen Progress at Prestigious World Hydrogen Summit
Maiden India Pavilion at World Hydrogen Summit 2024, Netherlands showcases National Green Hydrogen Mission
For the first time, India has set up its own pavilion, at the World Hydrogen Summit 2024, being held in Rotterdam, Netherlands, during May 13 – 15, 2024. The India Pavilion, set up by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Government of India, is one of the largest pavilions at the Summit and has been inaugurated by Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Bhupinder S. Bhalla on May 12, 2024.
The World Hydrogen Summit, a premier event in the global green hydrogen sector, is set to welcome around 15,000 delegates from across the globe. The India Pavilion at the summit offers a unique opportunity for the country to highlight its advancements in green hydrogen technology.
The Indian delegation includes representatives from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, as well as private sector companies. Alongside various government-to-government interactions, the summit provides a platform for the Indian industry to engage with international companies.
India's ambitious National Green Hydrogen Mission, launched in January 2023, has an overall budget of Rs. 19,744 crores. The country aims to achieve a green hydrogen production capacity of 5 million metric tonnes (MMT) by 2030. As of now, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has awarded tenders for setting up 412,000 tonnes of green hydrogen production capacity and 1,500 MW of electrolyzer manufacturing capacity.
India has also introduced guidelines for using green hydrogen in the steel, transport, and shipping sectors. The Department of Science and Technology has initiated Hydrogen Valley Innovation Clusters to foster innovation and promote the green hydrogen ecosystem in India.
Recently, a dedicated portal for the National Green Hydrogen Mission was launched, serving as a comprehensive resource for information on the mission and the steps taken to develop India's green hydrogen ecosystem. The portal can be accessed at National Green Hydrogen Mission Portal.