Story by Peregrine Bush, Director of Data and Tech, Global Energy Infrastructure

India, the world's third-largest energy consumer, has set its sights on a clean energy revolution with a focus on H₂. The nation launched the ambitious National Green H₂ Mission in January 2023, aiming to become a global leader in the production, utilization, and export of this clean fuel. This mission, alongside numerous ongoing projects, paints a promising picture for H₂'s future in India.

Fueling the mission

The National Green H₂ Mission amassed a budget of $2.37 B, targeting 5 MMt of green H₂ production capacity by 2030, with potential to reach 10 MMt depending on export markets. The mission focuses on four key areas:

• Strategic interventions for green H₂ transition: This program provides financial incentives for green H₂ production, aiming to reduce its cost and enhance its competitiveness.
• Pilot projects: Demonstration projects showcase the feasibility and effectiveness of H₂ across various sectors, from transportation to refineries.
• Research and development: Accelerating advancements in electrolyzer technology, storage solutions, and H₂ blending are crucial for cost reduction and widespread adoption.
• Building an enabling ecosystem: This includes policy measures, skill development, and infrastructure creation to support the H₂ value chain.

Projects leading the charge

Global Energy Infrastructure (GEI) H₂ database identified several projects that are already underway:

• Kochi Green H₂ (KGH₂) – The first phase of the proposed KGH₂ Hub will include a 150-MW electrolyzer and produce 60 tpd of H₂, with the expectation for future scale-up to gigawatt capacity. The hub, modelled on ‘H₂ valley’ projects in the EU, will also establish production, storage, transmission and end-use infrastructure for H₂ in compressed gas and liquefied form within a 50 km range around Kochi. Planned for 2028.

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