Rotterdam, The Netherlands – Shri Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Government of India, today addressed the World Hydrogen Summit 2025 in Rotterdam, outlining India’s ambitious vision to become a global leader in green hydrogen production and a significant contributor to global decarbonization efforts.
Highlighting India’s robust renewable energy foundation, the Union Secretary MNRE noted that the country has already installed over 223 GW of renewable energy capacity, including 108 GW from solar and 51 GW from wind, making it one of the fastest-growing renewable energy markets worldwide. This strong base, he emphasized, is crucial for India’s aspirations in the green hydrogen domain. India aims to achieve energy independence by 2047 and Net Zero emissions by 2070.
A cornerstone of this transition is the National Green Hydrogen Mission, launched in 2023 with an initial allocation of USD 2.4 billion. The Mission aims to:
- Identify and create demand in potential sectors.
- Provide production incentives for domestic capacity establishment.
- Achieve 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen production by 2030, averting nearly 50 MMT of CO2 emissions annually.
- Attract investments of approximately USD 100 billion.
- Generate over 600,000 jobs.
MNRE Secretary Shri Sarangi detailed the significant progress made, including the allocation of 862,000 TPA (Tonnes Per Annum) production capacity to 19 companies and the awarding of 3,000 MW annual electrolyzer manufacturing capacity to 15 firms. Pilot projects are also underway in critical sectors like steel, mobility, and shipping.
Further bolstering the ecosystem, India recently launched its Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme. The government is adopting a “Whole of Government” approach, with major policy provisions supporting the nascent industry. Notably, Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia plants have been exempted from Environmental Clearance by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has identified three major ports – Kandla, Paradip, and Tuticorin – to be developed as Green Hydrogen hubs. Additionally, 15 states have announced policies to support green hydrogen initiatives.
Despite these proactive measures, the Secretary acknowledged that challenges such as high production costs, a lack of standardized frameworks, and infrastructure limitations persist, posing hurdles to scaling up the hydrogen economy.
MNRE Secretary Shri Sarangi extended an invitation to delegates at the Summit to visit India’s Pavilion over the next two days and engage with Indian industries to explore potential partnerships. He reiterated India’s vision not only to meet its domestic demand but also to emerge as a major global exporter of green hydrogen by 2030, significantly contributing to global decarbonization efforts.
The National Green Hydrogen Mission stands as a flagship initiative, striving to establish 5 million tonnes of annual green hydrogen production capacity by 2030, marking a substantial stride towards realizing India’s ambitions in the burgeoning hydrogen economy.