The central government has announced its plans to organise a high-profile international conference on green hydrogen in the national capital from 5th to 7th July.

The event, scheduled to take place at Vigyan Bhawan, aims to bring together prominent figures from the global scientific and industrial communities to discuss the latest advancements and emerging technologies in the entire green hydrogen value chain. In a press release issued on Wednesday, the government expressed its commitment to creating a platform that enables sector stakeholders to explore the evolving green hydrogen landscape and innovative solutions.

The conference will serve as a forum for in-depth discussions on various aspects of green hydrogen, including production, storage, distribution, downstream applications, green financing, human resource upskilling, and startup initiatives. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy emphasised the significance of the green hydrogen ecosystem in achieving the ambitious production target of 5 million tonnes annually by 2030, as outlined in the National Green Hydrogen Mission.

Secretary Bhupinder Singh Bhalla, representing the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, emphasised the need for India to develop electrolyzer production capacity, considering the limited global availability. He stressed the importance of adopting appropriate technologies for electrolyzer manufacturing and the various components of the manufacturing process.

The National Green Hydrogen Mission, which was approved by the Union Cabinet in January, aims to position India as a global hub for green hydrogen production, utilisation, and export. The mission is expected to pave the way for decarbonizing key sectors such as industry, transportation, and energy, while reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels. The initial financial outlay for the mission amounts to Rs 19,744 crore, encompassing research and development activities.

The government’s objectives under the National Green Hydrogen Mission include increasing annual green hydrogen production to 5 million tonnes, adding approximately 125 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity, attracting investments worth over Rs 8 lakh crore, generating numerous employment opportunities, and achieving a cumulative reduction of over Rs 1 lakh crore in fossil fuel imports.

In her Budget Speech for 2021-22, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed the launch of a National Hydrogen Mission, with a focus on generating hydrogen from green power sources. India possesses a significant advantage in green hydrogen production due to favourable geographical conditions and the abundance of natural resources.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day speech on 15th August 2021, announced the launch of the National Hydrogen Mission. He highlighted the transformative potential of green hydrogen in combating climate change and expressed his commitment to the mission’s success.

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