The India Hydrogen Alliance (IH2A) has expanded its network with six influential new members, welcoming Sumitomo Corporation India, Worley Limited, Jindal Renewable Power, HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL), Trilegal, and Cochin Shipyard Limited.
This latest addition strengthens IH2A’s coalition to 26 members, with a mix of 16 industry leaders and 10 partner organizations, all dedicated to advancing India’s hydrogen economy.
The membership growth comes after IH2A submitted two pivotal proposals to the Indian government: the $5 billion National Green Hydrogen Hub Economic Viability and Development Plan and the $50 billion Hydrogen Equipment and Exports Potential Report. Through these initiatives, IH2A is now working closely with state governments to establish large-scale green hydrogen projects in collaboration with the private sector, aiming to accelerate the adoption of clean hydrogen in India’s economy.
In this spirit, Deepu Surendran, Chief General Manager at Cochin Shipyard Limited, emphasized the company’s commitment to emission-free marine transport, highlighting India’s first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell catamaran ferry as a key milestone. “To create sustainable transport solutions, collaboration is essential—not just within India but globally. IH2A provides the platform to bring all stakeholders together to build a robust hydrogen value chain,” he shared.
Amrit Singh Deo, who leads the IH2A Secretariat, pointed to the value each new member brings. “These new members offer specialized expertise that will shape the hydrogen ecosystem significantly. From Sumitomo’s and Jindal’s energy capabilities to Cochin Shipyard’s hydrogen-powered vessels, and with Trilegal’s and Worley’s technical and legal acumen, we are positioned to bring more long-term offtake agreements to fruition. This collaboration aligns with India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission to drive industrial decarbonization on a national scale,” he said.
The new members are set to work closely with IH2A’s Steering Group, supported by consulting firm FTI Consulting, as India ramps up efforts to build a sustainable hydrogen economy.
