New Delhi: Shri Santosh Sarangi, Secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), recently chaired a pivotal stakeholder consultation with leading Green Hydrogen developers, emphasizing the need for collaborative problem-solving to accelerate India’s green energy transition. The meeting focused on critical challenges and opportunities, with a particular focus on projects in Odisha.
Discussions during the consultation revolved around several key industry challenges, including crucial issues like connectivity and the streamlining of local clearances for early-stage projects. The availability of water, a fundamental resource for Green Hydrogen production, was a major point of discussion, alongside the need to develop robust green ammonia storage infrastructure at ports to support future export capabilities.
Specific concerns were brought forward by industries operating in the Gopalpur Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Odisha, highlighting the state’s potential to become a leading hub for Green Hydrogen and its derivatives.
The Secretary acknowledged Odisha’s strategic coastal location and its strong industrial ecosystem as key advantages that position it to play a critical role in the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
The meeting also addressed the complexities of international trade, specifically the need to address the EU certification procedure for Green Hydrogen produced in India. This is seen as a vital step to ensure that Indian products can access and compete in global markets.
In a positive development, Shri Sarangi commended the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and the industry for successfully concluding the first-ever auction of Green Ammonia supply.
The auction, which saw competitive prices, was hailed as a significant milestone that provides a strong economic rationale for off-takers to begin their clean energy transition.
MNRE Secretary Shri Sarangi concluded by underscoring the importance of public-private partnership in unlocking India’s full potential in the Green Hydrogen value chain.