India is taking significant steps toward its green transition, with the ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. To accelerate this transformation, the country is exploring alternative solutions, including reducing reliance on imported hydrogen by producing it domestically from carbon-emitting methane.
In a bid to develop an ecosystem that can help commercialize green hydrogen, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has unveiled a ₹4 billion (~$48.12 million) Research and Development (R&D) Roadmap for the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
India and Saudi Arabia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Sunday to establish a general framework for cooperation in the field of electrical interconnection, exchange of electricity during peak times and emergencies, co-development of projects, co-production of green and clean hydrogen and renewable energy, and establishing secure, reliable, and resilient supply chains of materials used in green and clean hydrogen and the renewable energy sector.
German electrolyser manufacturer thyssenkrupp nucera has opened an Indian office in Mumbai as it expands its chlor-alkali business and development of green hydrogen.
The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) management has unveiled plans to harness green hydrogen to power the 1200 MW Singareni Thermal Power Plant (STPP) in the Jaipur area of Mancherial district, India. This visionary initiative marks a significant step in the global shift towards green and renewable energy sources.
India’s ambitious journey towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 received a significant boost as key players in the energy industry converged at the Economic Times India Net Zero Forum 2023.
NTPC Green Energy (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC, India’s leading integrated power producer, has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, popularly known as Kolkata Port. This MoU marks the establishment of a green hydrogen hub at the Kolkata port, a transformative initiative that holds the promise of revolutionizing India’s maritime and port operations.
SK Ecoplant has developed a world-first cooling and heating system that utilizes the unique characteristics of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) that operate at high temperatures.
The Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE), a public sector enterprise under the Union Ministry of Defence in India, has embarked on a transformative journey with Lloyd’s Register.
The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) has unveiled a set of ten recommendations to the central government, presented during the 3rd International Climate Summit in New Delhi. These proposals aim to strengthen the National Green Hydrogen Mission, which seeks to establish India as a global hub for green hydrogen production, utilization, and export.
