India is positioning itself as a pivotal green hydrogen refueling hub for the shipping industry, with Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy RK Singh declaring that the global shipping sector will embrace green technology within the next decade.
Hydrogen, often dubbed the future fuel, is gaining traction as a clean energy source. Among the various methods of hydrogen production, electrolysis of water using renewable energy has emerged as a promising route.
POSCO Group is taking the helm in strengthening South Korea’s partnership with Australia across various sectors, including core minerals, clean energy, and national security. This announcement was made during the 44th meeting of the Korea-Australia Joint Council held in Seoul.
Tata Steel Ltd, one of India’s steel manufacturing giants, has joined forces with ABB, a global technology leader, to co-create innovative models and technologies aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of steel production.
According to a white paper released by the New & Renewable Energy Development Corporation Of A.P. Ltd (NREDCAP), the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh is setting its sights on a monumental goal – the production of at least 500 kilo-tonnes per annum (ktpa) of green hydrogen by 2030.
India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) has received an enthusiastic response from more than 20 companies keen to participate in green hydrogen generation, storage, bunkering, and refueling projects. These ambitious initiatives are set to transform three major Indian ports: Kandla, Tuticorin, and Paradeep.
Sinopec, the energy giant, recently unveiled a groundbreaking achievement in China’s quest for clean energy. The Xinjiang Kuqa green hydrogen demonstration project, the country’s largest photovoltaic power generation direct green hydrogen production initiative, has been successfully completed and is now operational.
Engineering giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T) is embarking on a new path in India’s green hydrogen landscape by embracing the asset ownership model, a departure from its usual asset-light stance, company officials revealed.
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has initiated the process to establish its inaugural green hydrogen generation plant in Panipat, with a remarkable capacity of 10,000 tonnes per annum (KTA). This pioneering project is set to materialize within the next 30 months, heralding a significant advancement in India’s pursuit of a net-zero emissions trajectory.
In the relentless pursuit of decarbonization, the role of hydrogen has emerged as a game-changer. This unassuming molecule, with its immense potential to revolutionize industry, holds the key to realizing zero-emission strategies.
