The Central Electricity Authority, in partnership with state-owned energy and power companies like GAIL, IOCL, and NTPC, is conducting a feasibility study to evaluate the transportation of green hydrogen through pipelines from renewable energy zones to ports. The Chairperson of CEA, Ghanshyam Prasad, highlighted the potential challenges of transmitting power over long distances and proposed the use of green hydrogen pipelines as a cost-effective solution. A pilot study conducted by CEA suggested that setting up green hydrogen pipelines could be more economical than establishing new transmission lines. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board is also exploring the integration of green hydrogen with natural gas and utilizing existing natural gas transmission pipelines for transportation. India's energy transition goals include significant expansions in solar and nuclear capacities to meet the target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. Prasad emphasized the importance of ensuring resource adequacy and meeting Renewable Purchase Obligations to achieve these goals while avoiding situations of either energy deficit or surplus. The focus is on optimizing renewable energy distribution to ensure reliable and sustainable power supply.