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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has made a significant amendment to the guidelines for the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Programme.

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group, a division of Nikkiso Co. Ltd., has secured contracts to build and maintain approximately two dozen liquid hydrogen (LH2) fueling stations across the country.

Essar Group, a conglomerate with interests spanning metals to infrastructure, has announced an ambitious plan to invest Rs 30,000 crore over the next four years in a green hydrogen plant in Jamnagar, Gujarat.

India has taken a significant step towards decarbonizing its steel industry by launching a tender for green steel pilots utilizing hydrogen (H2).

Sembcorp Green Hydrogen, a subsidiary of Sembcorp Industries, has signed a term sheet with Sojitz Corp. and Kyushu Electric Power Co. to supply green ammonia produced in India to Japanese industrial off-takers.

Mainland China has identified hydrogen as a pivotal element in its strategy for a low-carbon energy transition. With the country’s national plan emphasizing the importance of hydrogen for decarbonization, China is poised to become a global leader in green hydrogen production.

Kerala has received funding approval for its green hydrogen valley project from India’s Department of Science and Technology (DST).

This six-cylinder, 500kW engine will undergo rigorous trials within the fiscal year to evaluate its performance, stability, and reliability under 100% hydrogen load.

This project, backed by government support, represents a significant stride towards clean energy and carbon neutrality. The plant, located in Buan County, North Jeolla Province, is set to be operational by May 2025.

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in India has recently issued an office memorandum, dated May 27, that exempts solar and wind energy plants from the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) and the Revised List of Models and Manufacturers (RLMM) requirements, provided these plants are dedicated to green hydrogen production.