India's Ambitious Journey Towards Low-Carbon Hydrogen Revolution
Key Ideas
  • India, as a major energy importer, aims to achieve energy security by localizing low-carbon hydrogen production and focusing on water electrolysis technologies.
  • The country plans to produce 5-10 Mt-H2 per year by 2030 and develop a strong domestic demand while potentially expanding to 10 Mt-H2 depending on the export market growth.
  • Government initiatives include incentivizing hydrogen projects, creating a bidding framework, promoting ministerial cooperation, and recommending actions for regulatory and policy support.
  • The mission not only targets significant hydrogen production but also aims to generate 600,000 new jobs and invest approximately US$97 billion in low-carbon hydrogen by 2030.
India, recognizing its heavy reliance on energy imports, particularly in LNG, coal, and petroleum, is stepping up its efforts to embrace a low-carbon hydrogen future. The country's ambition is outlined in the report 'Analysis of Hydrogen Supply Chain Readiness in Selected Indo-Pacific Countries' by NREL. India's strategy involves localizing hydrogen production by adopting emerging technologies like water electrolysis. By targeting 5-10 Mt-H2 per year by 2030, India aims to meet a significant portion of its domestic demand through indigenous low-carbon hydrogen processes while eyeing potential expansion to 10 Mt-H2 depending on market dynamics. The focus extends to domestic manufacturing of electrolyzers, positioning India to export these technologies as the global hydrogen market expands. The phased approach, spanning from 2022 to 2030, emphasizes both demand and supply creation and the rollout of pilot projects. Noteworthy is the government's facilitation of hydrogen projects through a bidding framework and financial incentives to drive investment and awareness. Ministerial collaboration with defined roles, coupled with proposed regulatory and policy actions, forms a crucial part of India's green hydrogen mission. The mission's targets not only include substantial hydrogen production but also encompass the creation of job opportunities and substantial investments in low-carbon hydrogen infrastructure, underlining India's commitment to a sustainable energy transition.
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