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In a recent move showcasing India’s ambitious sustainability goals, Bhupinder Singh Bhalla, Secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), indicated that the Indian government is considering mandating the use of green hydrogen in the country.

Deputy Premier Dato Sri Dr. Sim Kui Hian recently announced that Sarawak, the largest state in Malaysia, has set a target to become a significant supplier of hydrogen to South Korea.

Towngas and Bravo Transport Services have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to utilize hydrogen as an alternative fuel for buses in Hong Kong. This ambitious project marks an integral leap in the advancement of hydrogen-powered transportation in the region.

Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has released a Request for Selection (RfS) document aimed at identifying electrolyzer manufacturers (EM) within the country.

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) is considering the establishment of green hydrogen generation units in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, as part of its proposed investments worth ₹54,000 crore. The PSU oil major is in talks with the state governments and is seeking support in terms of land and electricity for the project.

In a significant stride towards a more sustainable energy future, South Korea’s largest trading company, POSCO International, announced its ambitious strategy to build a green hydrogen supply infrastructure capable of producing 1.26 million tons annually by 2035.

Korea Western Power, a leading energy company, has entered into a partnership with Tallgrass Energy, a local energy company in the United States, to jointly develop a green hydrogen and ammonia production project.

India is actively engaging in discussions to supply more than 11 metric tons of green hydrogen annually to Singapore and the European Union (EU), signaling its commitment to become a major green hydrogen exporter. In return, the two countries are expected to invest in India’s green energy projects.

Clean energy solutions provider Gentari and renewables player Sembcorp Industries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore potential collaborations in the field of clean energy solutions.

In a significant move towards fostering a sustainable energy future, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in India is actively exploring the production of green hydrogen from unconventional sources such as seawater and municipal wastewater.