Empowering Clean Energy: India's Strategic Initiatives for Green Hydrogen Transition
Key Ideas
  • Kishore K. Bhimwal leads the SIGHT-2B programme under the Centre for High Technology, focusing on green hydrogen procurement by oil marketing companies.
  • The programme incentivizes manufacturers to increase green hydrogen production through competitive auctions, aiming to promote clean energy in India.
  • While emphasizing the importance of green hydrogen and nuclear energy for the long term, Bhimwal highlights the significance of blue hydrogen in the ongoing energy transition.
  • To address challenges like high costs and international regulations, the government is exploring synthetic fuels and integrated projects for green hydrogen production and carbon capture utilization.
Kishore K. Bhimwal, Additional Director at the Centre for High Technology (CHT), Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), is at the forefront of India's clean energy initiatives. Leading the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT)-2B programme, Bhimwal aims to boost green hydrogen production through financial incentives and competitive auctions to meet the growing demand. He emphasizes the importance of maximizing India's renewable electricity generation and utilizing blue hydrogen and compressed biogas in the short to medium term. Bhimwal acknowledges the challenges posed by high costs of green hydrogen and international regulations but remains optimistic about the potential of synthetic fuels and integrated projects to drive the adoption of sustainable fuels in sectors like marine and aviation. Through clear guidance and team empowerment, Bhimwal strives to ensure the smooth implementation of these initiatives. With a keen focus on stakeholder engagement and continuous learning, he envisions a greener future for India's energy landscape.
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