India's Green Hydrogen Mission: Revolutionizing Fertiliser Production and Reducing Emissions
Key Ideas
  • The Green Hydrogen Mission in India aims to produce 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030 for domestic and export use, focusing on refineries and fertiliser sectors.
  • Substituting grey ammonia with green ammonia in fertiliser production will initially increase costs, but over time, the cost of green ammonia is expected to decrease.
  • The gradual transition to green hydrogen and ammonia production will address techno-economic challenges and reduce carbon emissions in the long term.
  • Despite the significant impact on the fertiliser subsidy bill, the adoption of green ammonia is seen as a necessary step towards sustainability and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
India's Green Hydrogen Mission has received an outlay of Rs 19,744 crore to boost the production and use of green hydrogen in the country. The mission aims to reduce the cost of renewable power, promote electrolyser manufacturing capacity, and provide incentives for green hydrogen producers. With a target to produce 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030, the emphasis is on sectors like refineries and fertilisers which heavily rely on hydrogen. The transition from grey to green ammonia in fertiliser production is highlighted, with urea and non-urea fertilisers being key segments. While green ammonia initially costs more than grey ammonia, the prices are expected to decrease over time. The potential impact on the cost of urea and non-urea fertilisers is outlined, with estimates suggesting a gradual transition over the next 25 years. Despite the financial implications, the move towards green ammonia is seen as crucial for environmental sustainability and reducing carbon emissions. Techno-economic challenges will be addressed, and the eventual aim is to produce non-urea fertilisers entirely using green ammonia, contributing to a greener and more sustainable future.
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