India's Green Hydrogen Revolution: Minister Puri's Vision for Future Energy Dominance
Key Ideas
  • Minister Puri highlights India's commitment to lead in green hydrogen production and export, emphasizing its potential as the 'fuel of the future'.
  • Strategic initiatives by MoPNG aim to boost hydrogen production, with PSUs targeting over 1 MMT of green hydrogen by 2030 and plans for procurement and capacity increase.
  • Significant progress showcased in the hydrogen sector, with achievements in electrolyser manufacturing capacity, green hydrogen production, and issued tenders for green hydrogen and ammonia.
  • India's vision for green hydrogen includes ambitious targets set through Green Hydrogen Policy and National Green Hydrogen Mission to reduce fossil fuel imports, generate jobs, and attract investments.
Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, outlined India's ambitious plans and strategic vision in the green hydrogen sector at the 2nd International Conference on Green Hydrogen. Highlighting India's commitment to becoming a global leader in green hydrogen production and export, the Minister emphasized the country's capacity and initiatives to lead the way in the 'fuel of the future'. Various government bodies are collaborating to boost hydrogen production, with PSUs setting ambitious targets and plans to incorporate green hydrogen in refineries and distribution systems. Notable milestones in the sector since the last conference were shared, showcasing India's progress in manufacturing capacity, production rates, and tender issuances. The Minister detailed India's comprehensive approach through the Green Hydrogen Policy and National Green Hydrogen Mission, aiming to reduce fossil fuel imports, generate employment, and attract substantial investments. Moreover, states are developing policies to incentivize green hydrogen usage, reinforcing India's commitment to sustainable energy. Minister Puri highlighted that India's advantages in solar energy and infrastructure uniquely position the country to meet global hydrogen demand. Despite challenges in the hydrogen value chain, he expressed confidence in India's potential to create a thriving hydrogen hub, promoting economic development and energy security.
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