POLICY & MARKET DEVELOPMENTS

• SECI Floats India’s Largest Green Ammonia Tender: SECI has issued a landmark tender under the SIGHT Scheme to procure 724,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually for 13 fertilizer plants, aiming to decarbonize India's fertilizer sector by replacing fossil fuel–based ammonia with renewable-powered production. The tender, first floated on June 7, 2024, with an initial bid deadline of June 26, 2025, has now been extended to June 30, 2025. SECI will act as the demand aggregator and will sign 10-year offtake agreements, offering Production-Linked Incentives of USD 0.10/kg, USD 0.083/kg, and USD 0.062/kg over the first three years totalling USD 179.32 million to support project viability. A Payment Security Mechanism is also in place to protect suppliers against payment delays, while an e-reverse auction model ensures transparent price discovery. With India consuming 17–19 million tonnes of ammonia annually—over half currently produced using imported natural gas—this initiative is expected to reduce import dependence, lower emissions (green hydrogen emits <2 kg CO₂/kg vs. 12 kg CO₂/kg for grey hydrogen), bolster energy security, decrease the trade deficit, and generate employment. Link

• India-EU Trade Talks Focus on GH2 Exports via Rotterdam and Antwerp Ports: India and the European Union are leveraging their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations to facilitate green hydrogen trade by targeting two key European gas hubs. According to Mr. SK Sarangi, Secretary in India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, talks include reducing import duties on green hydrogen and smoothing logistics for exports through the ports of Rotterdam (Netherlands) and Antwerp (Belgium). These discussions, held under the India‑EU Clean Energy and Climate Partnership (CECP), aim to support the EU’s Hydrogen Strategy and India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission. Link

• India Proposes Dual-Coloured Number Plates for Hydrogen Vehicles: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a draft notification on June 26, 2025, proposing a new color-coded number plate system for hydrogen-powered vehicles in India. The move aims to facilitate easy identification and promote the adoption of green mobility. As per the proposal, commercial hydrogen vehicles will have a number plate with a green upper half, blue lower half, and yellow lettering. Private hydrogen vehicles will feature the same dual-color scheme with white lettering, while hydrogen-powered rental cabs will have black on the upper half, blue on the lower half, and yellow figures. This initiative is in line with the government’s efforts to encourage clean fuel alternatives and mirrors the earlier policy of green plates for electric vehicles. The draft is currently open for stakeholder comments. Link , Link

• 13 R&D Plants Underway, PSU Refineries to Float More Tenders: India's green hydrogen push is gaining momentum with Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri confirming that nine R&D and demonstration plants are currently under construction and four have already been commissioned by IOCL, GAIL, HPCL, and BPCL. So far, tenders have been floated for 42 KTPA (kilo tonnes per annum) of green hydrogen capacity, and an additional 128 KTPA of tenders will be issued by PSU refineries based on outcomes from existing bids via initiatives estimated at USD 23 billion. The government’s efforts span the full value chain—production, transportation, storage, and application, reflecting a comprehensive strategy for green energy transition. Link

• MNRE Calls for Investment to Accelerate India’s Green Hydrogen Mission: At the CII International Business Conclave on Green Hydrogen, Minister of State for New & Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik urged global and domestic firms to invest in India’s green hydrogen ecosystem, highlighting its role in energy security and industrial competitiveness. He called for collaboration in R&D, infrastructure, and skill development. Under the SIGHT program, tenders have been issued for 42,000 TPA (tonnes per annum) of green hydrogen and 720,000 TPA of green ammonia. Partnerships with countries like the EU, Japan, and Germany are underway for offtake, certification, and infrastructure. Government officials and industry leaders emphasized the need for policy support, subsidies, and create long-term demand to scale the sector. Link

• GH2 Blending in Refining, Fertilisers Can Unlock 3 MMT Demand by 2030: Report: A joint report by CII, Bain & Company, and Rocky Mountain Institute titled “From Promise to Purchase: Unlocking India’s Green Hydrogen Demand”—launched at the CII Green Hydrogen Conclave—finds that blending green hydrogen into existing industrial processes in oil refining, fertiliser production, and PNG could create around 3 MMT of demand by 2030. Specifically, substituting up to 40% of hydrogen in refineries could unlock about 2 MMT, while a 20% blend in fertilisers could yield 0.9 MMT, and up to 0.1 MMT could come from PNG blending. The report further identifies demand opportunities in niche sectors like chemicals, glass, and ceramics (~0.07 MMT), along with public green-steel procurement (~0.6 MMT), and green exports—hydrogen, ammonia, and steel—for an additional 0.8–1.1 MMT. It suggests that unlockable demand across these channels would help India reach its 5 MMT production target by 2030, reinforcing the need for policy support such as blending mandates, long-term offtake contracts, carbon pricing, and low-cost financing. The report emphasizes that demand-side interventions—mainly blending green hydrogen into high-volume sectors, utilizing public procurement, and tapping export markets—are essential to turn India’s green hydrogen ambition into tangible scale and market readiness. Link

• India Eyes 40% Cut in Green Hydrogen Costs by 2025: India’s green hydrogen production costs are projected to fall by up to 40% by 2025, driven by supportive policies under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. A report by Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) states that government incentives like transmission waivers, low GST, and production-linked subsidies are reducing costs. Current prices around USD 4.64/kg may drop to USD 3.04–3.62/kg. However, further policy clarity and long-term demand visibility are essential for sustained growth. Link

• Alfanar Seeks Policy Clarity to Enter India Market: Saudi Arabia’s Alfanar Group is looking to enter India’s green hydrogen market while awaiting a more robust policy and regulatory framework. The company highlighted the absence of bankable offtake mechanisms for green hydrogen, unlike renewable energy projects which benefit from long-term power purchase agreements with entities like NTPC and SECI. Alfanar aims to leverage its global expertise from projects in Egypt and Chile to establish green hydrogen and ammonia facilities in India. The company currently operates 506.5 MW of wind capacity in Gujarat (with 50 MW under development) and has a 1.7 GW renewables portfolio across India, Spain, and Egypt. However, it flagged serious transmission constraints, noting that grid connectivity at CTU/PGCIL substations is unavailable until 2031. Link

• L&T Sets Up New Arm to Develop Green Hydrogen Projects: L&T has launched a wholly-owned subsidiary, Panipat Green Hydrogen Pvt Ltd, under its engineering-and-construction division, L&T Energy Green Tech Ltd, to spearhead the development of green hydrogen and green ammonia projects . The move aligns with India’s Central government initiatives such as the National Green Hydrogen Mission. L&T had previously acquired land in Kandla, Gujarat, specifically for setting up green hydrogen and ammonia facilities . Link

• Toyota Kirloskar Partners with Ohmium: Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has signed an MoU with Bengaluru-based Ohmium International to collaborate on integrated green-hydrogen power solutions in India. Under the agreement, Toyota will contribute its expertise in fuel-cell systems, system integration, and supply of PEM fuel-cell modules, while Ohmium will lead the design, development, and performance evaluation of modular PEM electrolyzer‑based microgrid prototypes. The initiative aims to explore scalable hydrogen-powered microgrids for applications such as data centers and remote or environmentally sensitive locations. It represents Toyota’s strategic shift to extend hydrogen technology beyond mobility building on its earlier Mirai FCEV trials and collaborations with Ashok Leyland and the Kerala government into stationary power infrastructure. Link

• Adani Commissions India’s First Off-Grid 5 MW Green Hydrogen Plant in Gujarat: Adani Group, through its clean energy arm Adani New Industries Limited (ANIL), has successfully commissioned India’s first off‑grid 5 MW green hydrogen pilot plant in Kutch, Gujarat. Fully powered by on-site solar energy and supported by a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), this facility operates independently of the main electricity grid. The plant features a fully automated, closed‑loop electrolyzer system that adapts dynamically to real‑time solar input, unlocking operational flexibility and addressing solar variability while maintaining efficiency and safety. Serving as a proof-of-concept, it precedes ANIL’s larger Green Hydrogen Hub planned in Mundra, Gujarat. Link

• NTPC Deploys India’s First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses in Ladakh: India’s NTPC Limited has handed over five hydrogen fuel cell buses to the Sindhu Infrastructure Development Corporation (SIDCO) in Leh, marking India’s first commercial deployment of hydrogen buses. These buses will operate on the world's highest-altitude motorable roads from a hydrogen fuelling station located at 11,562 ft, powered by a 1.7 MW solar plant. The closed-loop system dispenses hydrogen at 350 bar and is designed to function in sub-zero, high-altitude conditions. The project is expected to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 350 metric tonnes annually and produce around 230 metric tonnes of pure oxygen—equivalent to planting 13,000 trees. Link
• Greenzo Energy Secures USD 38 million Order from Oswal Energies: Greenzo Energy India Ltd. has secured a significant USD 38 million contract from Oswal Energies Ltd. to supply electrolysers and Balance of Plant (BoP) equipment for a 20 MW green hydrogen facility in Gujarat, with project execution planned under a build‑operate‑transfer (BOT) model. The scope includes Greenzo’s indigenously developed electrolysers and integrated BoP systems, while Oswal Energies will manage engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) activities. Link

• IH2A Secretariat Lead, Amrit Singh Deo, participated in a panel discussion and shared insights on how all stakeholders are working together to create a cost-effective ecosystem for the development of green hydrogen and what roles need to be played by the industry as well as government to move the needle at this critical juncture. The panel discussion was organised by Indian Chemical News as part of their flagship NextGen Chemicals & Petrochemicals Summit 2025, organised in Mumbai on June 18-19. Link

• On May 8, IH2A organized a virtual media briefing and issued a press release on the need for Hydrogen Purchase Obligations (HPOs) to achieve National Green Hydrogen Mission target. Link
• IH2A participated in the panel discussion on "New and Emerging Areas in Clean Energy" at the India Infrastructure Forum 2025. Key point made by IH2A is that the mandates or HPOs, or other demand-side measures such as Japan's CfD (contract for difference), are required to encourage the development of a domestic green hydrogen market. Link
• IH2A participated in the PtX Green Shipping training organised by the Indo-German Energy Forum Support Office (IGEF-SO) and advocated for the creation of Green Hydrogen Hubs (each hub encouraged to integrate multiple sectors for optimal hydrogen usage) for supporting the green hydrogen ecosystem. Link

• India, EU launch $22 million hydrogen tech push: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has partnered with the European Union under the EU-India Trade and Technology Council to fund joint projects converting biogenic waste to renewable hydrogen. Backed by $10.8 million from MNRE and $10.9 million from Horizon Europe, each project may receive up to $5.4 million from India or $5.45 million from the EU. Aligned with India’s Green Hydrogen Mission and EU climate goals, projects will span 36–48 months, starting post-June 2026. Link
• Finance Ministry seeks lower energy prices before giving incentives: India's finance ministry is reportedly awaiting a reduction in green hydrogen prices before approving financial support for green steel production. Steel producers have been seeking incentives to decarbonize operations, with discussions focusing on mandating a percentage of green steel in government projects. However, the finance ministry has expressed concerns that high green hydrogen costs could render green steel unviable and potentially inflationary. Deliberations between the ministries have been slowed, as the finance ministry cautions against a hasty approach, emphasizing the need for a balanced strategy between growth and sustainability. Link
• India, Norway discuss deeper maritime ties with focus on green technologies: India and Norway are strengthening their maritime collaboration, focusing on green technologies, electric ferries, and sustainable shipbuilding. During the Nor-Shipping event in Oslo, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal engaged with Norwegian counterparts to discuss advancements in green maritime technologies, ferry system electrification, ship recycling, and cooperation in the blue economy . The two nations are exploring joint ventures in electric ferry manufacturing and integrating AI-driven port management systems. Additionally, they are considering joint initiatives at India's Alang Ship Recycling Yard to promote sustainable ship-breaking practices. This partnership aligns with India's Maritime Vision 2030 and Vision 2047, aiming to bolster sustainable maritime infrastructure and digitalization. Link
• BPCL commissions 5MW green hydrogen plant: State-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has commissioned a 5MW green hydrogen plant at its Bina Refinery in Madhya Pradesh, its first and among India’s largest such facilities. The plant is expected to produce over 780 tonnes of green hydrogen annually, powered by two 500 Nm³/hr electrolysers. Construction and installation were completed in just 15 months, marking a significant step in India's push toward clean energy. Link
• IOCL finalizes green hydrogen project at Panipat: State-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) has finalised the levelized cost of hydrogen (LCoH) for setting up a 10,000 tonnes per annum green hydrogen generation unit at its Panipat refinery and petrochemical complex in Haryana. The commissioning is expected by December 2027. Earlier in May, L&T Energy Green Tech secured a bid to construct a 10,000 tonnes per annum green hydrogen plant at IOCL's Panipat refinery, outbidding NTPC Renewable Energy and Renew E Fuels. The project, based on a build, own, operate model for 25 years, will see L&T supplying green hydrogen at $4.64 per kg. Link 1, Link 2
• NTPC Green, Honeywell to explore SAF production in India: Honeywell announced a partnership with NTPC Green Energy to explore sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in India. SAF, made from non-petroleum sources, aims to reduce emissions in air transport. The collaboration will focus on Honeywell’s eFining technology, which converts CO₂ captured from NTPC’s power plants and green hydrogen into SAF. NTPC Green Energy plans to expand its green fuel offerings by blending SAF with traditional jet fuels, supporting its broader sustainability projects. Link
• German, Indian firms agree to co-develop green hydrogen, ammonia project in AP: Juno Joule Green Energy Pvt Ltd, based in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh has entered into a MoU with Germany's Select Energy GmbH to co-develop a $1.3 billion green hydrogen and ammonia production facility in Andhra Pradesh. Situated near the under-construction Mulapeta Port, the project aims to produce one million tonnes of green ammonia annually for export to Europe and Asia. The facility is designed to meet stringent EU Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin standards and is expected to commence construction in 2026. Link
• India sets 2030 target for 1,000 hydrogen trucks and buses under Green Hydrogen Mission: India, under its National Green Hydrogen Mission, has announced an ambitious plan to deploy over 1,000 hydrogen-powered trucks and buses by 2030, with at least 50 vehicles expected on the road by 2025. The initiative focuses on decarbonizing medium- and heavy-duty transport, a segment less suited for battery electrification due to payload and range limitations. Leading automakers such as Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, and Olectra Greentech are actively piloting hydrogen vehicles, with support from public and private energy players including Indian Oil, BPCL, HPCL, and Reliance.  Link
• State-run refiners announce $23 billion green hydrogen investment plan: India’s public sector oil refiners are set to invest approximately $23.3 billion in green hydrogen projects as part of the country’s push toward clean energy and industrial decarbonization. Union Petroleum Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri, confirmed that tenders have already been issued for 42 kilotonnes per annum (KTPA) of green hydrogen, with another 128 KTPA to be tendered shortly. In terms of infrastructure, nine green hydrogen R&D and demo plants are under construction, and four have already been commissioned by IOCL, GAIL, HPCL, and BPCL. Link

• EU accelerates renewable hydrogen development with  $1.1B funding: The European Commission has selected 15 renewable hydrogen projects under its second European Hydrogen Bank auction, granting nearly $1.13 billion across Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Finland, and Norway. The projects aim to produce 2.2 million tonnes of hydrogen over 10 years, potentially avoiding over 15 million tonnes of CO₂. Spain leads with eight projects; Norway’s three focus on maritime applications. Subsidies range from $0.23 to $2.15/kg, with individual grants between $9.1M  and $280.8M. If all projects proceed to Final Investment Decision(FID), Europe’s electrolyser capacity would nearly double from ~2.7 GW to 5 GW. Agreements are expected by September–October 2025. Link , Link

• Global leaders reaffirm commitment to international hydrogen supply chains at World Hydrogen Summit 2025: At the World Hydrogen Summit 2025 in Rotterdam, global governments and industry leaders reaffirmed their commitment to advancing international hydrogen and derivative supply chains through the International Hydrogen Trade Forum (IHTF), coordinated by United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). They noted hydrogen project investments (post-FID) have surged 7× since 2020 i.e. from $10 billion in 2020 (102 projects) to $75 billion (434 projects) in 2024. The stakeholders emphasized three priorities: strengthening financial support mechanisms, maximizing socio-economic benefits for both exporting and importing countries, and fostering lead markets and infrastructure for hydrogen-based products like low-carbon steel, fertilizer and synthetic fuels. Link , Link
• Australia risks losing edge in global hydrogen race: A Wood Mackenzie analysis warns Australia is falling behind despite its clean-energy potential. About 80% of Australia’s “low-carbon” H₂ projects are still at early development, and several major projects have been cancelled. High production costs (EPC, power) mean Australia’s levelized cost of hydrogen (LCOH) is roughly $10+/kg, far above its customers’ displacing cost ($0.80–1.00/kg).The report suggests that more direct financial support is essential to spur investment and close the gap with other countries, noting that the United States offers significantly higher subsidies. Exploring blue hydrogen, produced from fossil fuels with carbon capture, is proposed as a transitional strategy despite political resistance. Link
• Iraq advances Green Hydrogen and Blue Ammonia initiatives: Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC) has convened a high-level meeting to explore investment opportunities in green hydrogen and blue ammonia projects, marking a strategic move to diversify the nation's energy sources and accelerate its transition to renewable energy. The meeting highlighted hydrogen’s potential for job creation and energy security and discussed renewable energy and biofuels plans in light of Iraq’s oil dependence. Link
• China enters strategic phase of Hydrogen Industry Development: China’s hydrogen sector is transitioning from fragmented pilots to a coordinated national development. In June 2025, the National Energy Administration reported that China’s hydrogen industry has entered a “new phase of orderly breakthroughs”. Hydrogen was officially incorporated into China’s first Energy Law (effective Jan 2025), giving it clear legal status as a future energy source. Over 20 provinces mention hydrogen in their government work plans, and hundreds of local policies support hydrogen R&D, demonstration, and standards. The central government is rolling out policies to strengthen infrastructure, safety standards and market integration for hydrogen. Link, Link

• India Hydrogen Alliance (IH2A) welcomed Upendra Tripathy, former Director General of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and former Secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, as Honorary Global Advisor to accelerate India’s green hydrogen transition. Link

• IH2A’s Prasanto K Roy addressed Renewable Watch’ 9th edition of their annual conference on Green Hydrogen in India. Link

• India and Saudi deepen energy ties: Saudi Arabia and India have agreed to deepen cooperation in energy, petrochemicals, and climate-related sectors following a meeting between Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A key outcome was a joint agreement to establish two oil refineries. The two countries are expanding their energy partnership to support the clean energy transition, with a focus on hydrogen development, including demand stimulation, technology advancement, and knowledge sharing. They also discussed energy infrastructure collaboration, supply chain development, and improving energy efficiency in buildings, transport, and industry. Link

• MNRE launches Green Hydrogen certification scheme: On April 29, 2025, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) held a national workshop in New Delhi to explore opportunities for MSMEs in India's green hydrogen supply chain. Attended by over 300 stakeholders, including MSMEs, policymakers, and experts, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India (GHCI) to ensure transparency and credibility in hydrogen production. Link

• DPA Launches Green Fuel Hub at Kandla: Sushil Kumar Singh, Chairman of Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), announced that Kandla will start green hydrogen production by August 2025. As part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the port is developing an ecosystem for green hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol, with space allocated for Giga-scale plants by major industry players. A 1 MW demonstration plant is being built with L&T's support, and an MoU with NTPC will bring in eleven hydrogen-powered buses to replace diesel ones. DPA also announced plans to establish Kandla as a Methanol Bunker Point on the Rotterdam-Singapore green shipping corridor. Link

• Sembcorp, BPCL form green energy joint venture: Sembcorp and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) have formed a 50:50 joint venture to develop renewable energy and green hydrogen projects across India. The partnership, through Sembcorp Green Hydrogen India Private Limited, will focus on producing, operating, and selling renewable energy, green hydrogen, and its derivatives. It will also explore green ammonia production, bunkering, emission reduction for port operations, and other emerging green fuel technologies. Link

• Rajasthan hosts first Green Hydrogen glass plant: India has commissioned its first green hydrogen plant for the float glass industry at Asahi India Glass Ltd’s (AIS) facility in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan. Developed by INOX Air Products (INOXAP) and powered entirely by solar energy, the plant can produce up to 190 tonnes of green hydrogen annually via electrolysis. In the first phase, INOXAP will supply 95 tonnes per year to AIS under a 20-year offtake agreement. Link

• BPCL commissions Green Hydrogen plant in Bina Refinery: BPCL has commissioned its first green hydrogen plants at the Bina Refinery. The 5 MW plant can produce over 780 tonnes of green hydrogen annually and is expected to cut carbon emissions by about 9,000 tonnes per year. BPCL's green hydrogen plant at Bina Refinery features two high-efficiency electrolysers (500 Nm³/hr each) and was completed in a record 15 months, setting new standards for cost-effectiveness and speed among public sector oil firms. Link

• BHEL inks tech transfer with BARC: BHEL has signed a Technology Transfer Agreement with BARC to acquire indigenous Mixed-Matrix Membrane Diaphragm Technology for electrolysers. This cost-effective technology will replace imported materials like Zirfon and asbestos-based diaphragms. With the technology transfer, BHEL plans to fully develop and manufacture alkaline electrolysers domestically, reducing reliance on imports. Link

• India, Netherlands plan green maritime corridor: During his visit to the Netherlands from April 24–26, Indian Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal discussed advancing bilateral trade through joint initiatives like a green maritime corridor. In a meeting with Port of Rotterdam CEO Boudewijn Siemon, both sides expressed interest in partnering on port digitalization, green shipping, and logistics optimization to enhance trade between the two countries. The visit set the foundation for creating a green and digital corridor between the Port of Rotterdam and Indian ports. The discussions focused on exporting green hydrogen and carriers like ammonia and methanol from India to Europe. Link

• Spain gets hydrogen aid from EC: The European Commission has approved $3 million in state aid to Spain to support renewable hydrogen production under the European Hydrogen Bank's Auctions-as-a-Service mechanism. The funding aims to build up to 345 MW of electrolysis capacity and produce up to 221,000 tonnes of renewable hydrogen. Subsidies will be provided per kilogram of hydrogen produced for up to 10 years, with projects required to meet EU standards for renewable fuels of non-fossil origin. The European Agency for Climate, Infrastructure and Environment (CINEA) oversees the competitive selection process for Spain's renewable hydrogen aid, ensuring transparency and minimal market distortion. Link

• Europe projected to miss 2030 hydrogen targets: According to Westwood Global Energy Group, Europe is unlikely to meet its 2030 hydrogen production targets, with only 17% of planned projects expected to proceed without further market intervention. The sector faces challenges including regulatory delays, high costs, and weak demand, leading to the stalling or cancellation of 23 projects by the end of 2024. The UK faces similar issues, with only 1% to 24% of its hydrogen project pipeline likely to be delivered by 2030. The analysis highlights a growing gap between Europe’s hydrogen ambitions and on-the-ground progress, requiring significant policy changes. Link

• ACME gets $140M for green ammonia project: ACME Group has received a $140 million initial payment as part of a $540 million financing package for its green hydrogen and ammonia project in Duqm’s Special Economic Zone, covering 75% of the total $750 million project cost. The project has entered the implementation phase, with key contracts signed, equipment orders placed, and construction underway. Initially, the plant will produce 100,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually, with plans to scale up to 1.1 million tonnes. A long-term off-take agreement with Norway’s Yara will see ACME supply 100,000 tonnes per year starting in 2027. Link

• EU, EIB, and KfW back renewable hydrogen projects in Chile: The European Investment Bank (EIB) and KfW will provide up to $226 million in financing for renewable hydrogen projects in Chile, with CORFO acting as the implementing agency. The European Union's Latin America and Caribbean Investment Facility will contribute an additional $18.6 million in grants. The project is expected to lead to the development of 150 MW of new renewable energy and 150 MW of new electrolyzer capacity in Chile. Link

• Adani Ports acquire 50 mtpa terminal: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) will acquire 100% of Abbot Point Port Holdings Pte Ltd (APPH) , in a non-cash deal. As part of the transaction, APSEZ will also take on APPH’s non-core assets and liabilities. This acquisition gives APSEZ ownership of NQXT, a high-capacity, deep-water export terminal with a 50 mtpa capacity at the Port of Abbot Point in North Queensland, Australia. NQXT, operated under a long-term lease from the Queensland Government, serves eight major customers through long-term ‘take or pay’ contracts. In FY25, it achieved record cargo volumes, exporting to 15 countries—88% to Asia and 10% to Europe. Link

• Netherlands announces $2.2B Green Hydrogen plan:  The Netherlands has announced a  $2.2 billion package, including over $640 million in subsidies to boost hydrogen demand and a mandatory green gas blending policy, requiring the gradual replacement of fossil gas with cleaner alternatives. It will reopen its Sustainable Energy Production and Climate Transition Incentive Scheme in 2026 with a $8.5 billion budget. Additionally, the government has allocated $640 million to back state-owned EBN’s role in the Aramis project, which will store CO₂ in former North Sea gas fields. The Dutch government has also suspended the plastic tax due to recycling supply shortages and will collaborate with manufacturers to create a more feasible recycling framework. Link

• Sunita Satyapal Steps Down from DOE: Sunita Satyapal, head of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office, is stepping down after nearly 15 years of leadership. During her tenure, she played a key role in launching the U.S. National Hydrogen Strategy, supporting thousands of hydrogen and fuel cell projects, and facilitating billions in public and private investment. She announced her departure from the U.S. Department of Energy after nearly 22 years, including almost 16 years as Director of the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office. Link

• Adani Energy Wins $324 million power project: Adani Energy Solutions (AESL) has secured a $324 million power transmission project in Gujarat, aimed at supporting Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia production in Mundra. The project, expected to be completed in 36 months, includes upgrading the Navinal (Mundra) substation with two 765/400kV transformers and constructing a 75 km 765kV double-circuit line to connect Navinal to Bhuj. This will expand AESL’s network to 25,928 cKM and 87,186 MVA. AESL won the project through tariff-based competitive bidding. Link
• John Cockerill and IIT-Bombay collaboration: John Cockerill Group signed an MoU with IIT Bombay to advance innovation in steel decarbonization, green hydrogen, and defense products. The partnership aims to tackle challenges and unlock new challenges in steel decarbonization, national security, and clean energy by combining IIT’s academic expertise with John Cockerill’s engineering skills. It also envisions establishing Centres of Excellence for steel technology, defense products, and the green hydrogen value chain. Link
• India approves carbon offset mechanism for 8 sectors: The Indian government has approved a detailed procedure for a carbon offset mechanism covering eight sectors like renewable energy, green hydrogen production, industrial energy efficiency, landfill methane recovery, mangrove afforestation, and reforestation. This framework allows businesses and organizations, especially those outside the compliance mechanism, to earn carbon credits for verified emission reductions. In December 2023, the scheme was amended to introduce the offset mechanism, allowing non-obligated entities to participate through voluntary climate mitigation projects. Link
• Hero Future opens green hydrogen facility in Andhra Pradesh: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu virtually inaugurated Hero Future Energies’ $115 million green hydrogen plant at Rockman Industries in Tirupati. The plant blends green hydrogen with PNG and LPG for industrial heating, powered by a 1.1 MWp rooftop solar plant and is equipped with a 300 kW PEM electrolyser. It employs 2,000 people, producing 25 TPA of green hydrogen annually, with potential expansion to 54 TPA. The Chief Minister noted that its success could serve as a model for industries like glass, steel, petrochemicals, and chemicals to adopt hydrogen-based technologies without major infrastructure changes. Link
• IMEC to link India, EU for green hydrogen: Gérard Mestrallet, France's special envoy for the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), stated that India is emerging as a global leader in renewable energy and will become a major hub for green hydrogen. He also mentioned that the IMEC will feature an energy corridor primarily designed to transport green hydrogen. Mestrallet emphasized that the IMEC focuses on accelerating decarbonization, connecting major green hydrogen production hubs like India and Saudi Arabia with consumption zones, mainly in the EU. IMEC is a 6,400 km multimodal corridor of rail, sea routes, digital cables, and pipelines. It has three legs: maritime from India to the UAE, land across the Arabian Peninsula, and maritime from Haifa, Israel, to Europe via Marseille. Link
• RIL's Dahej complex to focus on hydrogen electrolysers: Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has acquired a controlling stake in Nauyaan Shipyard Pvt Ltd (NSPL) and a 100% stake in Nauyaan Tradings Pvt Ltd (NTPL) from Welspun Tradings. NTPL then acquired a 74% stake in NSPL from Welspun Corp for $44.3 million, thus RIL secured 138 acres of land near its Dahej complex in Gujarat for its green hydrogen projects. RIL plans to develop the acquired land into a hub for salt handling, brine preparation, structural fabrication, and hydrogen electrolyser manufacturing, shifting focus from maritime to green manufacturing. This aligns with its partnership with Norway’s Nel ASA to license and deploy Nel’s alkaline electrolyser technology. The Dahej site will play a key role in RIL’s multi-gigawatt electrolyser strategy, focusing on performance, cost reduction, and technology advancement. Link
• Accelera and GAIL team up for clean technology: Accelera by Cummins has partnered with GAIL (India) Limited to advance green hydrogen and clean technologies in India. The MOU combines Accelera’s hydrogen production technology with GAIL’s natural gas infrastructure to explore hydrogen generation, blending, transport, and storage, targeting industries like transportation, energy, and steel. The partnership also aims to share knowledge on hydrogen blending with natural gas, develop industry standards, and explore additional applications. Link

• INOXAP Launches Green Hydrogen Plant in Rajasthan: INOX Air Products has commissioned its first green hydrogen plant at Asahi India Glass’ (AIS) greenfield float glass facility in Soniyana, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan. The plant, powered by solar energy, can produce up to 190 tonnes of green hydrogen annually through electrolysis. This marks India’s first use of green hydrogen in float glass manufacturing, promoting sustainable production. INOXAP will handle the plant's design, engineering, installation, operations, and continuous hydrogen supply under a 20-year offtake agreement with AIS. Link

• RWE and TotalEnergies sign green hydrogen agreement: TotalEnergies and RWE have signed an agreement to purchase 30,000 metric tons of green hydrogen annually over 15 years, starting in 2030, for TotalEnergies' refinery in Leuna, Germany. The agreement is a signal for the German market because fuel suppliers are encouraged to gradually reduce their greenhouse gas emissions over time. The 30,000 metric tons agreed with RWE will be produced at RWE’s 300-megawatt electrolysis plant in Lingen, operational by 2027. To ensure a reliable hydrogen supply even during low renewable energy periods, RWE Generation will use booked capacities from the hydrogen storage facility in Gronau-Epe, set to open in 2027. The supply agreement between RWE and TotalEnergies will be supported by Germany's hydrogen core network, which will connect production sites like Lingen to industrial hydrogen hubs like Leuna. The 9,000-kilometre network, set to be operational between 2025 and 2032, will use both repurposed gas pipelines and build new pipeline sections. Link
• Egypt signs $7.58B deal to launch green hydrogen project:  Egypt has signed a $7.58 billion deal with France's EDF and UAE-based Zero Waste to launch a green hydrogen project near the Gulf of Suez. The facility will produce over one million tons of green ammonia annually, mainly for shipping fuel for vessels using the Suez Canal. The project will feature wind and solar power installations spanning 420 sq km, as well as a 400-meter-long shipping dock for the Red Sea Ports and Authority. Additionally, a seawater desalination unit will be built to support the project's operations. Link
• Morocco approves $32.5B green hydrogen projects: A Moroccan government committee has approved six green hydrogen projects valued at $32.5 billion. The projects involve major international companies, including the Ornx investor alliance (Ortus, Acciona, and Nordex), which will focus on ammonia production, and another alliance of Emirati Taqa and Spanish Cepsa, aiming to produce ammonia and synthetic fuel. Moroccan company Nareva will produce ammonia, synthetic fuel, and green steel. Additionally, Saudi company ACWA Power intends to invest in the production of ammonia, same material as another investment by Chinese alliance (UEG and China Three Gorges), intends to produce. Morocco said it will offer each project up to 30,000 hectares of land. Link
• Siemens and BASF launch 54MW hydrogen plant: BASF, in partnership with Siemens Energy, has commissioned a 54MW water electrolyser at its Ludwigshafen site, making it Germany’s largest proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyser. The facility can produce up to one tonne of CO₂-free hydrogen per hour, with an annual capacity of 8,000 tonnes. This system, incorporating 72 electrolysis stacks, is integrated into BASF's existing production infrastructure. The project received support through the IPCEI Hydrogen initiative, with up to $134.6 million in funding. The Rhineland-Palatinate state government contributed about $40.4 million, and BASF invested around $27.1 million. Link
• CIP Secures $515M for Green Hydrogen Project: Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has secured $515.83 million from the Australian government for its Murchison Green Hydrogen project, located 20 km north of Kalbarri in Western Australia. The project is set to produce around 1.8 million metric tons of green ammonia annually, primarily for export to Asian markets. Link
• France uncovers white hydrogen reserves worth $92 billion: France has discovered the world’s largest reserve of natural hydrogen, with an estimated value of $92 billion. The 46 million tons of hydrogen were found beneath the soil in Folschviller, a region in the Moselle department. The discovered hydrogen could replace more than half of the world’s annual gray hydrogen production, with no environmental costs. White hydrogen could be a game-changer for the global hydrogen industry, addressing two major challenges: the high cost of green hydrogen and the environmental harm caused by gray hydrogen. Experts suggest that extracting these resources could create thousands of jobs, boost the local economy, and enhance France's energy security. Link

• V.O.C Port Launches Green Methanol Initiative: V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust has launched India's first pilot-scale port decarbonization project, focusing on green methanol as a fuel source. In collaboration with V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority and RINA India, the initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions in vessel propulsion, port operations, and bunkering by 2030. The project follows an evaluation of alternative fuels. The port is set to establish India’s first green methanol bunkering infrastructure. V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority has allocated 501 acres of land to four companies for green hydrogen and ammonia facilities, with investments of $5 billion. The port is also partnering with NTPC Green Energy Ltd to develop a green hydrogen hub. Link
• RIL Advances Green Energy Transition: Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) is advancing its transition to carbon-neutral energy with plans to commission its first photovoltaic (PV) module giga factory in Jamnagar, Gujarat, by March, with trial runs already initiated. As part of its $9 billion investment in green energy, RIL aims to establish five giga factories at the 5,000-acre Dhirubhai Ambani Green Energy Giga Complex near its existing refineries, focusing on solar PV modules, 5 GWh battery storage, electrolysers, fuel cells, and power electronics. Key projects include a 10 GW solar PV factory, a 20 GW solar power generation plant for green hydrogen production, and a green hydrogen facility to replace grey hydrogen. Link
• Waaree Launches Electrolyzer Facility in Gujarat: Waaree Group inaugurated its Electrolyser Manufacturing Facility in Valsad, Gujarat launching Phase I with a 300 MW production capacity to support India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission. The facility will produce high-efficiency electrolyzers using advanced automation and low-maintenance technology for industries like steel, refining, and chemicals. It is backed by a Production Linked Incentive under India’s SIGHT scheme for 300 MW electrolyzer capacity and 90,000 metric tons/year of green hydrogen. Link
• Honywell, AM Green Explore Green Methanol Fuel: Honeywell and AM Green signed an MoU on February 11, 2025, during India Energy Week to explore the feasibility of producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from ethanol and green methanol derived from CO₂ emissions and green hydrogen. This collaboration aims to reduce India’s crude oil imports, position the country as a global exporter of green methanol for low-emission shipping fuel, and support airlines in meeting CORSIA mandates for carbon-neutral aviation. A feasibility study is expected by mid-2025, marking a critical step toward decarbonizing aviation, shipping, and other hard-to-abate sectors like steel and cement. Link
• NTPC, BLP Sign MoU for Decarbonization: NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) and Bharat Light and Power Private Limited (BLP) signed an MoU, to advance green hydrogen adoption and carbon capture solutions, supporting India’s carbon-neutral targets. The agreement focuses on exploring green hydrogen off-take, derivative products, and commercialization of captured/biogenic carbon. NGEL will develop renewable energy-powered green hydrogen infrastructure under a Build-Own-Operate model to meet industrial decarbonization needs, aligning with India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission and Net Zero goals. This collaboration aims to accelerate sustainable energy transitions by integrating green hydrogen production with carbon capture technologies. Link
• India, EU Drive Green Energy Pact: India and the European Union have strengthened collaboration on clean energy, prioritizing green hydrogen and offshore wind power, as outlined in a joint statement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Key initiatives include establishing the India-EU Green Hydrogen Forum and an Offshore Wind Energy Business Summit to drive technological and industrial partnerships, alongside joint research on EV batteries, marine plastics, and green hydrogen. Link
• India, UK Partner on Hydrogen Standards: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) collaborated with the British Standards Institution (BSI) and the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to host a two-day workshop in New Delhi, focusing on harmonizing international standards for green hydrogen production and regulations. Aimed at accelerating India’s hydrogen economy, the event emphasized aligning Regulations, Codes, and Standards (RCS) to ensure safety, scalability, and global compatibility, while fast-tracking PAS (Publicly Available Specification) standards and hydrogen certification frameworks. Supported by the UK’s Standards Partnership program, the workshop addressed gaps in India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission, fostering connections between policymakers, technical experts, and industry leaders to strengthen domestic testing, certification, and standardization ecosystems. Link
• India Boosts Renewable Budget: The Indian government has significantly boosted its 2025-26 renewable energy budget to $3.19 billion (a $1.11 billion increase), prioritizing large-scale solar adoption and green hydrogen production. The National Green Hydrogen Mission saw its allocation double to $72 million, accelerating India’s aim to produce 5 million metric tons of green hydrogen annually by 2030. Link
• Plug Power Targets India for Electrolyser Expansion: Plug Power, a U.S.-based green hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer, aims to establish multi-gigawatt electrolyser manufacturing plants in India by 2030, contingent on market demand and supportive government policies to reduce costs, according to President Sanjay Shrestha. The company, which secured a $1.7-billion U.S. Department of Energy loan guarantee earlier this year, is actively collaborating with Indian entities like NTPC, Reliance Industries, and Adani Group, supplying electrolyser stacks and participating in 5-MW projects. Link

• EIB Backs Galp’s €430M Green Projects: The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €430 million loan for two decarbonization projects at Galp's Sines Refinery in Portugal. The first project, in partnership with Mitsui, is a €250 million Biofuels unit that will produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, with production starting in 2026 and an annual capacity of 270,000 tons. The second project is a 100MW electrolyser, financed with €180 million from the EIB, which will produce 15,000 tons of green hydrogen annually. The projects also benefit from €22.5 million in Recovery and Resilience Plan incentives. Link
• Eni, MAIRE, Iren Launch Circular Fuel Project: MET Development (MAIRE), Eni, and Iren Ambiente have initiated the permitting process for a circular methanol and hydrogen production plant at Eni's Sannazzaro de' Burgondi refinery in Italy. The plant, utilizing MAIRE's NEXTCHEM NX CircularTM technology, will convert 200,000 tons of non-recyclable waste annually into synthesis gas for sustainable fuels and chemicals production. It aims to produce up to 110,000 tons of circular methanol and 1,500 tons of circular hydrogen yearly, along with 33,000 tons of inert granulate for the cement industry. The project, currently in the engineering phase with Iren supplying the waste, will help decarbonize the maritime sector. Link
• Air Liquide & TotalEnergies €1B Green Hydrogen Projects: Air Liquide and TotalEnergies have announced a €1 billion collaboration to develop two large-scale electrolyzer projects for renewable and low-carbon hydrogen production in Europe. The initiative includes the 200MW ELYgator project in Rotterdam, capable of producing 23,000 tons of renewable hydrogen annually, and a 250MW joint venture electrolyzer in Zeland, producing up to 30,000 tons annually. Both projects will use renewable electricity from TotalEnergies' offshore wind farms, including OranjeWind and Vattenfall's Hollandse Kust Zuid. The ELYgator project is expected to be operational by the end of 2027, while the joint venture targets completion in 2029. The initiatives will utilize advanced electrolyzer technology from Air Liquide's joint venture with Siemens Energy and receive support from the EU's Innovation Fund and Dutch IPCEI Hydrogen program. Link

• P2X Launches Green Hydrogen Plant in Finland: Finnish company P2X Solutions has successfully launched commercial green hydrogen production at its 20 MW facility in Harjavalta, Western Finland. The plant, which uses renewable wind power and received significant government funding, marks a milestone in green hydrogen production despite challenges faced by other European companies. P2X Solutions, majority-owned by Swiss energy group Alpiq, plans to scale up its operations with future expansions of 40 MW and 100 MW. Link

• Nigeria, China Seal €7.6B Green Hydrogen Deal: Nigeria and China have signed a landmark €7.6 billion green hydrogen energy agreement, marking a significant step towards transitioning from fossil fuels to clean energy. The deal was formalized in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, between the Nigerian Federal Government, APPL Hydrogen Limited (AHL), and LONGi Green Energy Technology Company Limited (LGETCL) from China. The project will be located within the Liberty Free Trade Zone in Atabrikang, Akwa Ibom State. The initiative aims to place Nigeria at the forefront of green energy innovation, fostering industrial development, job creation, and foreign investment attraction. Link

• Green Steel Mission: India’s $1.7B Initiative: The Indian government is launching a $1.7 billion "Green Steel Mission" to cut carbon emissions from the steel industry, which contributes 10-12% of the country's total emissions. The initiative includes a Production Linked Incentive (PLI) for Green Steel, renewable energy incentives, and mandates for government bodies to buy green steel. The Steel Ministry is collaborating with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to use green hydrogen in steel production, with $52 million allocated for pilot projects until FY2029-30. Link
• AM Green & DP World to Boost Global Green Supply Chain: AM Green has partnered with DP World to create a sustainable supply chain for green fuels and chemicals, boosting global decarbonisation efforts. The collaboration, under a December MoU, will develop logistics and storage infrastructure for exporting 1 million tonnes of green ammonia and 1 million tonnes of green methanol annually. This includes port infrastructure at AM Green’s Net-Zero Industrial Clusters, bunkering facilities in Dubai, India, and Southeast Asia, and strategic terminals across the EU, Far East, and UAE to support the transition to a low-carbon economy. Link
• Sembcorp Partners with Odisha: Sembcorp, a Singapore-based energy provider, has signed two non-binding MoUs with the Government of Odisha to explore the development of a 720,000 metric tonnes per annum green hydrogen production facility and an industrial park. The MoUs were signed through its subsidiaries, Sembcorp Green Hydrogen India and Sembcorp Development, with Odisha's Industrial Promotion & Investment Corporation and Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation. SGHI will focus on the hydrogen facility, while Sembcorp Development will assess the industrial park. The collaboration aligns with Singapore-India bilateral efforts on sustainability, but is not expected to affect Sembcorp’s financials for 2025. Link

• Indian Oil Announces Green Hydrogen Plant Commissioning in 2 Years: Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) is set to commission its green hydrogen plant in Panipat, Haryana, within two years. The plant, with a capacity of 10,000 tons per annum, is making good progress. IOC Chairman Arvinder Singh Sahney announced that tenders are being evaluated and the project will be awarded soon, with commissioning expected in two years. Link
• NTPC to Develop $21B Green Hydrogen Hub: NTPC Ltd.'s clean energy unit is developing a green hydrogen hub in Pudimadaka, Andhra Pradesh, at an estimated cost of $21 billion. The project, under India's National Green Hydrogen Mission, aims to boost green hydrogen production to 5 million tons annually by 2030. The initiative is part of India’s strategy to decarbonize heavy industries and become a global green hydrogen supplier. The NTPC green hydrogen hub in Pudimadaka will include 20 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity to produce 1,500 tons of green hydrogen per day, along with 7,500 tons per day of derivatives like green methanol, urea, and sustainable aviation fuel for export markets. Link
• SIGHT Scheme's Second Round: India is advancing its green hydrogen goals with the second round of the SIGHT scheme, managed by SECI. The auction has revealed the lowest bidders for government incentives to support green hydrogen production. The National Green Hydrogen Mission, launched in January 2023 with $1.9 Billion USD funding, includes the SIGHT program to support green hydrogen and electrolyser projects. The second tranche aimed for 450,000 tonnes of green hydrogen production with $617 million in incentives. The SIGHT scheme's tiered incentive structure starts at $0.57 per kg in the first year, decreasing to $0.46 in the second and $0.34 in the third year, encouraging long-term investment and innovation in green hydrogen. Link
• Kerala's Green Hydrogen Venture Gets $3.98M Backing: Kerala has received $3.98 million, 90% of the cost, in funding for a green hydrogen pilot project in the transport sector, supported by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), through viability gap funding to support its commercial viability. The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) will approve the project. The green hydrogen project includes two fuel cell trucks, two hydrogen combustion engine trucks, and two refuelling units, with an estimated total cost of $4.4 million. Link
• Hygenco's Green Ammonia Plant in Odisha Set for 2027 Launch: Hygenco Green Energies has secured RFNBO pre-certification from Bureau Veritas, enabling green ammonia exports from India to Europe under the CertifHy scheme. The certification supports EU access to green hydrogen. Hygenco’s plant in Gopalpur, Odisha, will produce 1.1 million tonnes per year, with Phase 1 expected to start by 2027. The European Commission's RFNBO regulations influence global suppliers, and Bureau Veritas highlights the importance of pre-certification for compliance. Hygenco plans to invest $2.5 billion in green hydrogen projects across India. Link
• Avaada Group Unveils $2B Green Energy Investment in Odisha: Avaada Group plans to invest $2.28 billion in Gopalpur’s renewable energy sector, marking a major step towards sustainable energy. The company is set to sign an MoU with the Odisha government for a potential project in Paradip. Avaada Group Chief Vineet Mittal has been in discussions with the state government to align these projects with economic and environmental goals. Link
• Report: India Aims for 5-10 Mt-H2 Production by 2030: India is focused on low-carbon hydrogen to enhance energy security and reduce dependence on imports. The country aims to produce 5-10 million tonnes of hydrogen per year by 2030, primarily through water electrolysis, while localizing electrolyzer manufacturing for potential exports. The plan is structured in two phases: the first phase, from 2022 to 2030, focuses on demand and supply creation, with pilot projects expanding in the second phase. The government has already launched a bidding framework for hydrogen projects, offering financial incentives. The mission aims to create 600,000 jobs and invest $97 billion in low-carbon hydrogen by 2030, with potential expansion depending on the export market's growth. Link
• TN to Become Green Hydrogen Hub with $4.79B Investment: Tamil Nadu is set to become a green hydrogen hub with a $4.79 billion investment from four global energy companies: Petronas-backed Amplus Ganges Solar, Sembcorp Industries' Green Infra Renewable Energy, Acme Green Hydrogen, and ReNew Energy’s ReNew E-Fuels. This initiative supports India’s goal to reduce fossil fuel dependence and carbon emissions, advancing the country’s clean energy future. This investment boosts green hydrogen production in India, reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels and supporting global environmental goals. Link

• ACWA Power and Snam Sign MoU for Green Hydrogen Pipeline: ACWA Power and Snam have signed an MoU to develop a green hydrogen supply chain from Saudi Arabia to Europe. The partnership aims to establish a reliable and cost-effective green hydrogen route, including an ammonia import terminal in Italy, and a 3,300 km hydrogen pipeline (South H2 Corridor) connecting Europe and North Africa. Snam will focus on building a pan-European infrastructure for renewable hydrogen, while ACWA Power is leading green hydrogen production in Saudi Arabia, including a $8.5bn mega plant at NEOM, expected to be the world’s largest green hydrogen facility by 2026, producing up to 600 tonnes of carbon-free hydrogen daily. Link
• Fortum and P2X Solutions Partner for Green Hydrogen Production in Finland: Fortum and P2X Solutions have signed a five-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to support green hydrogen production at P2X’s Harjavalta site in Finland. The agreement, running until 2029, deal aligns with EU regulations requiring renewable energy matching for hydrogen production, initially on a monthly basis, then hourly from 2029. This agreement marks the start of green hydrogen production in Finland under RFNBO guidelines. Link
• H2Global’s New Auction Round Targets Global Hydrogen Supply Chain: Hintco announces the second round of H2Global auctions with a budget of up to EUR 3 billion, approved under EU State aid rules. Germany’s BMWK and the Netherlands' KGG have committed up to EUR 2.5 billion to non-European producers, with additional funding for European-specific tenders under discussion. This approval marks a significant step in advancing renewable hydrogen production, utilization, and international trade, enhancing the H2Global model’s global credibility. Link
• Plug Power to Supply 3GW Electrolysers for Australia's Green Ammonia Plant: Plug Power has signed a final sales agreement to supply 3GW of electrolysers for Allied Green Ammonia's (AGA) green hydrogen and ammonia plant in Australia's Northern Territory. This follows a binding framework agreement signed in October 2024. Plug will now develop the basic engineering and design package (BEDP) for the electrolysis installation, which will help AGA attract investors and finalize financing before the final investment decision in Q2 2025. Link
• Europe Reaffirms Commitment to SouthH2 Corridor Hydrogen Pipeline: Italy, Austria, Germany, Algeria, and Tunisia have reaffirmed their commitment to developing the 3,300-km SouthH2 Corridor pipeline to transport renewable hydrogen from North Africa to Europe. The pipeline will deliver green hydrogen from the African coast to Italy, then onwards to Austria and Germany. The project will repurpose over 65% of existing infrastructure, with new pipeline sections where needed. Backed by strong political support and companies in hydrogen production and offtake, the corridor is set to be operational by 2030. Link
• Africa Poised for Green Hydrogen Growth with EU Support: Africa is set to play a major role in the green hydrogen market, with 41 projects planned over the next five years, led by North African countries like Egypt, Algeria, and Morocco. Challenges remain, including securing offtake agreements, infrastructure, and regulatory frameworks. Egypt aims to produce 10 million tons of green hydrogen annually by 2050. The Africa Green Hydrogen Alliance, supported by EU grants, aims to make Africa a global leader in the sector. By 2030, Namibia's $10 billion project will create thousands of jobs, while Mauritania's projects will produce 40 GW of hydrogen power. While Europe’s REPowerEU plan aims to import 10 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually from Africa, more funding and collaboration are needed. EIC’s Rebecca Groundwater emphasized the need for global business opportunities and international cooperation to address capital shortages. Link
• ENEOS to Build A$200M Green Hydrogen Demonstration Plant: ENEOS is investing A$200 million in a green hydrogen demonstration plant in Brisbane, Queensland, set to produce up to 680 kg of green hydrogen per day starting in 2026. The hydrogen will be converted into methylcyclohexane (MCH) for easier transport and storage, with some to be shipped to Japan. Construction begins in 2025, with production expected in 2026. The two-year project will create 100 jobs and build on a previous smaller plant at the same site. Link
• Scotland’s £2.6B Hydrogen Pipeline Aims to Meet Germany’s Energy Needs: The Scottish Government is advancing plans to export green hydrogen to Germany, starting with shipments by ship and potentially leading to a £2.6 billion pipeline. The initiative aims to meet a third of Germany’s energy needs by 2030 and could create up to 300,000 jobs in Scotland, positioning the country as a key player in the global hydrogen market. Scotland plans to use its excess electricity to produce green hydrogen for export to Germany. Initially, hydrogen will be transported by ship, while a £2.6 billion pipeline is developed which would pipeline run from Scotland to Germany. Link
• Japan's Obayashi Demonstrates Green Hydrogen Transport to Fiji: Japanese company Obayashi Corporation has shipped green hydrogen from New Zealand to Fiji as part of a government-subsidized demonstration project. The hydrogen, produced at Halcyon Power’s geothermal-powered electrolysis plant, was transported in gas cylinders from Auckland to Fiji, where it was co-fired in a diesel-hydrogen generator to produce electricity. The project, funded by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry, aims to promote renewable hydrogen production and use in partnership with other countries. Link
• Spain’s €1.3 Billion Green Hydrogen Investment:  Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez visited the National Hydrogen Center in Puertollano to reaffirm the government's commitment to green hydrogen. He highlighted the Hydrogen Road Map and the PERTE of Renewable Energy, Renewable Hydrogen, and Storage (ERHA), which will mobilize over €4.3 billion, including €1.5 billion in public investment. Sánchez also announced a €1.3 billion investment to develop green hydrogen hubs across Spain, positioning the country as a global leader in renewable hydrogen production. Link

• NTPC Signs an MoU with GRIDCO to establish green hydrogen fuelling station: NTPC, the state-owned power producer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GRIDCO, a Government of Odisha energy enterprise, and Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT), the public transit agency of the Odisha government, to advance green energy technologies in the state. NTPC will establish a green hydrogen fuelling station in Bhubaneswar and introduce hydrogen-powered buses for both short and long-haul operations. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has partially supported the project in Bhubaneswar. Link
• Gentari secures power deal with AMG Ammonia for Green Hydrogen projects: Gentari has signed a long-term power purchase agreement with AM Green Ammonia India to supply 650 MW of carbon-free, round-the-clock power for its green ammonia facilities. Gentari will install 2.4 GWp of renewable energy capacity (solar and wind) and 350 MW/2100 MWh of energy storage in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. AMG Ammonia is aiming 5 million ton per year green ammonia capacity by 2030, contributing 1 MTPA of green hydrogen, representing 20% of India’s green hydrogen target and 10% of Europe's import goal. Link
• 14 bidders compete for green hydrogen’s $651 mn incentives: 14 firms submitted their bids under the green hydrogen transition scheme which offers maximum benefits under the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Scheme (Mode-1-Tranche-II) of $651 mn. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) opened technical bids for green hydrogen production incentives under the second tranche, with a total capacity of 4,50,000 tonnes. Link
• Oriana Power signs MoU with Rajasthan Government: Oriana Power Ltd signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rajasthan government at the Rajasthan Global Summit 2024, committing to invest $1.2 billion in a range of projects, including solar, floating solar, green hydrogen, and energy storage solutions. The company has identified six potential locations for these projects, including Bikaner, Churu, and Phalodi districts. Link
• Government plans green hydrogen expansion with new standards and tranches: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) plans to issue more tenders for green hydrogen production and its derivatives in 2025, according to Union Minister Pralhad Joshi. Two bidding tranches have been completed for 3,000 MW per year electrolyser manufacturing capacity. The government is encouraging states to release their own green hydrogen policies for additional incentives and land availability. Link

• NTPC Green's $3.6 bn project to power India's first green hydrogen hub: State-owned NTPC Green Energy Ltd is planning to build a $3.6 billion transmission network to support its upcoming green hydrogen hub in Andhra Pradesh, India. This 20 GW capacity network, separate from the national grid, will initially connect NTPC's solar project in Anantapur to India's first hydrogen hub in Pudimadaka. The hub, spanning 1,600 acres, is expected to produce 1,500 tonnes of green hydrogen daily. NTPC Green aims to complete the network by 2032. Link
• Ashoka Buildcon to invest $1.1 bn in green hydrogen plant in Bihar: Ashoka Buildcon, a construction engineering company based in Maharashtra, plans to invest $1.1 billion USD in setting up a green hydrogen plant in Bihar. The company signed a memorandum of understanding with the Bihar government during the Bihar Business Connect 2024. The project will include a 1,250 MW solar power plant to generate clean electricity for producing green hydrogen through water splitting. Link

• Dubai Green Hydrogen project supports UAE’s low-carbon ambitions: Dubai's green hydrogen project, launched by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) in collaboration with Siemens Energy and Expo 2020 Dubai, has generated over 1 GWh of green energy since May 2021, significantly reducing CO2 emissions by nearly 450 tons. The project employs electrolysis powered by renewable energy to produce approximately 20 kg of hydrogen per hour, serving as a testing platform for hydrogen applications in various sectors. Link
• Hydrom and Thyssenkrupp ink MoU to expand Green Hydrogen sector in Oman: Hydrogen Oman (Hydrom) and Thyssenkrupp Nucera have signed an MoU to support Oman’s growing green hydrogen sector, focusing on localising production and creating service hubs for water electrolysers. Hydrom, the national orchestrator of Oman’s green hydrogen strategy, has allocated over 2,300 sq km of land for large-scale production. The HYPORT Duqm project, a collaboration between DEME, OQ, and bp, aims to produce green hydrogen and ammonia, starting with 1.3 GW capacity in 2031. Link
• BP takes major step in energy transition with Lingen Green Hydrogen project: BP has approved the final investment decision (FID) for the Lingen Green Hydrogen project in Germany. The plant will be BP’s largest green hydrogen production facility, with a capacity of up to 11,000 tons of hydrogen annually. This green hydrogen will support decarbonization efforts, primarily within BP’s refineries and industrial customers in the region. Link
• Mexico govt to receive fund for 18 clean hydrogen projects : The Mexican Association of Hydrogen, Storage, and Sustainable Mobility (AMH2), in partnership with Mexico’s Ministry of Energy (SENER), is funding 18 clean hydrogen projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gases and fostering a green hydrogen industry in the country. The initiative involves a $21 billion investment and aims to create 3 million jobs by 2050. Link

This industry white paper has been prepared in anticipation of the significant green hydrogen and derivatives’ project development and production, which is expected to fuel low-carbon green fuels for heavy-duty transport , specifically in long-haul trucking, shipping and aviation. This is a preliminary view, based on some assumptions on fleet offtake and industry inputs gathered by India Hydrogen Alliance (IH2A). It does not consider eFuels or green hydrogen derivatives exports as transport fuel. In summary, potential Domestic Transport eFuels Market Assessment 2030 by volume, may be estimated as follows, with the accompanying assumptions about offtake fleets and scale:
1) Green Methanol (Shipping & Trucking) – 194 mn ltrs (22 3000-TEU Vessels, 30 10-tonne Trucks)
2) Green Ammonia (Shipping & Trucking) – 263 mn ltrs (22 3000-TEU Vessels, 30 10-tonne Trucks)
3) LH2 + CGH2 Hydrogen (Trucking) – 19500 kgs (without LH2 storage)- 30 FC Trucks
4) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) – 15-45 mn ltrs. based on 1-3% blending on 74 flights (intl, dom)

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IH2A India Green Hydrogen Equipment and Services Market Opportunity 2030 - White Paper - Oct 2023

• On September 10, Steel Ministry released the “Greening the Steel Sector in India: Roadmap and Action Plan” report basis the recommendations of 14 Task Forces constituted last year for decarbonization of steel sector. IH2A was a part of Green Hydrogen taskforce. Link
• On September 11, at the sidelines of ICGH, IH2A supported MNRE & FICCI in organizing an investor and industry CEO meet to discuss concerns and suggestions.
• On 24-25 Sept, IH2A collaborated with the Indo-German Energy Forum, TERI, and National Centre of Excellence for Green Port and Shipping (NCoEGPS) on 'Green Shipping' training program. The two-day session was led by the International PtX Hub on behalf of the Indian Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, and the Embassy of Denmark in India.
• IH2A participated in the eighth edition of ‘Green Hydrogen in India’ organized by Renewable Watch on September 4-5, 2024, in Mumbai.

POLICY & MARKET DEVELOPMENTS

• PM Modi inaugurates ICGH-2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the second International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2024) in September, highlighting India's commitment towards green hydrogen sector and its expansion for exports under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. Link
• MNRE notifies draft Green Hydrogen Certification scheme for Industry feedback: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is soliciting stakeholder inputs on the draft Green Hydrogen Certification scheme of India (GHCI). The GHCI is designed to ensure that green hydrogen production and usage in India meet specific standards, promoting sustainability and reliability in the hydrogen energy sector. Link
• MNRE indicates green hydrogen production by early 2027: At the RE Invest 2024, which was held in September in Gujarat, Joint Secretary MNRE Ajay Yadav stated that India's Green Hydrogen Mission production is expected to commence by early 2027 and large-scale electrolyser manufacturing is set to start by mid-2026. India aims for a 5 million tonnes green hydrogen capacity by 2030, with Gujarat targeting 3.5 million tonnes. Link
• Greenzo Energy secures green hydrogen project in Tamil Nadu: Manufacturer of alkaline eletrolysers, Greenzo Energy has won a competitive bid for a green hydrogen project at the 1,320 MW Ennore SEZ Supercritical Thermal Power Plant in Tamil Nadu. The project, managed by BHEL will involve Greenzo Energy establishing a hydrogen generation plant with a capacity of 20 normal cubic meters per hour. Greenzo is also constructing a 250 MW electrolyser factory in Gujarat, expected to be commissioned in December. The company estimates the cost of produced hydrogen at $3.3 per kg. Link
• Hygenco signs financing MoU with Odisha REC for $280mn green ammonia project: Hygenco Green Energies has entered into an MoU with Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) Limited to finance Green Ammonia Project in Gopalpur, Odisha. REC will provide funding of up to $280 million for the project, while Hygenco plans to invest $2.5 billion in green hydrogen and green ammonia projects across India over the next few years. Link
• Kerala announces $2.2 bn green hydrogen valley project in Kochi: Kerala has unveiled plans for a green hydrogen valley project in Kochi with a total capital expenditure of $2.2 bn. The project allocates $496 million for electrolyser and ammonia plants and will be implemented in three phases from 2024 to 2040, focusing on developing green hydrogen clusters. This project will deploy advanced technologies, with the aim to create 3,600 jobs and reduce carbon emissions by 0.49 million tonnes. By 2040, the project anticipates a demand of 71 ktpa of green hydrogen and 625 ktpa of green ammonia, with key off-takers including BPCL, KSRTC, and HOCL. Link
• AM Green Ammonia signs MoU with RWE Germany to supply green ammonia: AM Green Ammonia B.V., backed by Greenko Group's founders, has signed a MoU with RWE Supply & Trading of Germany to supply green ammonia from its production sites in India. The agreement outlines the supply of up to 250,000 tonnes of green ammonia per year, with deliveries expected to start by 2027. AM Green's ammonia manufacturing facilities will be powered entirely by carbon-free energy sources and will meet EU standards for Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO). Link
• Port authority allocates 501 acres land for green hydrogen projects: V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping &
  Waterways, has allocated 501 acres of land to four companies for green hydrogen projects. The port, identified as one of three major ports to be developed as green hydrogen hubs, has distributed land to Renew E-fuels Pvt. Ltd. (10 acres), Acme Green Hydrogen & Chemicals (310 acres), Green Infra Renewal Energy Farms Pvt. Ltd. (149 acres), and Amplus Ganges Solar Pvt. Ltd. (32 acres), as these companies plan significant investments. Link
• TotalEnergies’ latest investment as JV with Adani accumulates to $3.2 billion: French energy major TotalEnergies’ latest $444 million investment in a joint venture with Adani Green Energy has taken its total commitment to Adani company to $3.2 billion. Total has invested $444 million for a 50 per cent stake in a joint venture with Adani Green, which will manage 1,150 megawatts (Mw) of solar assets. This new transaction will allow TotalEnergies to capitalise on the ongoing liberalisation of the Indian electricity market. Link

GLOBAL DEVELOPMENTS

• US DOE announces $15 Million for clean hydrogen production research: The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management has announced up to $15 million in federal funding for clean hydrogen production research. The funding opportunity aims to support projects that convert various feedstocks, including coal, biomass, and waste materials, into syngas for low-cost clean hydrogen production. This funding aligns with DOE's Hydrogen Shot initiative, which seeks to reduce clean hydrogen costs by 80% to $1 per kilogram within a decade. Link
• Spain raises green hydrogen target to 12 GW by 2030: Spain has increased its green hydrogen ambition, setting a new target of 12 gigawatts (GW) of electrolyser capacity by 2030, up from the previously proposed 11 GW. This adjustment aligns with the country's soon-to-be-approved National Energy-Climate Plan and demonstrates Spain's commitment to becoming a European leader in renewable hydrogen production. Spain has allocated subsidies for major green hydrogen projects and attracted investments from companies like Hygreen Energy and Envision Group. Link
• Dubai will host World Green Economy Summit, focusing on green hydrogen: The 10th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) in October first week will take place in Dubai, under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Organized by the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), and the World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO), the summit will explore developments in renewable and clean energy, with a focus on green hydrogen. The summit aims to advance green energy and support the UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030. Link
• China begins construction of $1.5 billion green hydrogen project in Xinjiang: China has started construction on a $1.5 billion green hydrogen project in Mulei County, Xinjiang. Led by Grove Hydrogen Energy Technology Group, the project aims to produce 40,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually using wind and solar power. The facility will include a 200MW hydrogen-fired power plant for grid backup, six hydrogen filling stations, and will fuel 600 hydrogen-powered trucks. It will feature a 200MW/1,600MWh hydrogen-fired peaker plant to provide backup power to the grid. Link
• Germany urges EU to delay renewable hydrogen rules, citing cost concerns: German Economy Minister Robert Habeck has called on the European Union to postpone certain regulations on renewable hydrogen production, arguing that they increase costs for producers and impede the sector's growth. In a letter to EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson, Habeck specifically requested a seven-year delay for the temporal correlation criteria, which requires producers to demonstrate a match between renewable energy output on the grid and hydrogen production. This rule is part of the EU's broader regulations aimed at ensuring green hydrogen production does not inadvertently increase overall emissions. Link
• Vale and Green Energy Park partner for green hydrogen in Brazil's steel industry: Brazilian mining company Vale and European hydrogen firm Green Energy Park (GEP) have announced a collaboration to develop a green hydrogen production facility in Brazil. The project aims to create a 'Mega Hub' industrial complex for manufacturing low-carbon steel products. The partnership, supported by the EU's Global Gateway programme, will focus on various aspects of the hydrogen value chain, including electrolyser deployment and industrial plant design. Link

• India Hydrogen Alliance (IH2A) co-hosted a panel discussion with Climate Collective on
  ‘StartUp Opportunities in India’s Green Hydrogen Ecosystem’, as part of Climate StartUp Week 2024 initiative. Moderated by IH2A, the discussion was with Rajan Anandan, Managing Director Peak XV Partners, Rochan Sinha, Co-founder & CTO Newtrace (IH2A Member) and Suruchi Rao, CEO & Co-founder Ossus Biorenewables. Link
• Harvard's Belfer Center acknowledged India Hydrogen Alliance (IH2A) as a successful cooperative model between industry, academia, and government, accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy in its report titled, 'India - The New Global Green Hydrogen Powerhouse?' Link

POLICY & MARKET DEVELOPMENTS

• Industry giants form consortiums for GH2 transport pilot: Reliance Industries (partnering with Ashok Leyland and Daimler India), Tata Motors (with IOCL), and Ashok Leyland (with NTPC) are likely to bid for the government's USD 59 million pilot project on green/grey hydrogen in the transport sector. The project aims to deploy hydrogen-powered vehicles, address operational challenges, and identify gaps in technology, infrastructure, and supply chains. Winning bidders will receive funds to bridge the viability gap, with learnings eventually supporting the broader adoption of hydrogen-powered vehicles and refuelling technologies. Link
• ARAI receives bids for GH2 transport pilot projects: The Automotive Research Association of India has received 13 technical bids for pilot projects aimed at promoting the use of green hydrogen in the transport sector. With an allocation of USD 59 million until 2025-26, the bidding consortiums include OEMs, hydrogen fuel suppliers, distributors, and other partners. The initiative seeks to establish ‘Hydrogen Highways’ on major routes, including Chandigarh- Delhi-Jaipur, Ahmedabad-Mumbai-Pune, Chennai-Hosur-Bengaluru, Kolkata-Jamshedpur- Ranchi, and Nagpur-Indore. Link
• IREDA in GIFT City: Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency’s (IREDA) new office in GIFT City will offer foreign currency loans for green hydrogen and renewable energy projects, significantly reducing financing costs. This strategic move supports India's clean energy ambitions, particularly with the massive energy storage requirement of 400 GWh by 2030, necessitating investments exceeding USD 42 billion. Link
• GH2 hub at Kandla: RIL, L&T, Greenko Group, and Welspun New Energy are collaborating to establish green hydrogen and green ammonia units at Gujarat's Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) in Kandla. The project, estimated to attract investments of up to USD 12 billion , has been allocated 14 plots totalling 4,000 acres of land by DPA. The Kandla port aims to produce 7 MTPA of green ammonia and 1.4 MTPA of green hydrogen by 2030. Link
• IFFCO partners with ACME for green ammonia: Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) has partnered with ACME to source 200,000 tons of green ammonia for fertilizer production. ACME will utilize renewable energy at its Odisha plant and leverage carbon credits under the Paris Agreement. This green ammonia will be used in IFFCO's facilities for manufacturing complex fertilizers. Link
• Indian Oil revamps Panipat green hydrogen tender: Indian Oil Corporation relaunched tenders for its maiden green hydrogen plant in Panipat after cancelling the previous one in February 2024 due to allegations of discriminatory clauses favouring IOCL's joint venture. The revised tender, issued in March, removes the controversial ‘Right of first refusal’ clause but introduces stricter qualification criteria. These include a mandatory 26% minimum stake ownership for each member in JVs/consortiums, increased hydrogen-handling experience from 5 KTPA to 500 KTPA, and higher financial requirements of USD 31 million minimum average annual turnover and USD 18 million minimum average net worth. Link
• Varanasi, pilot location for green hydrogen fuel cell inland vessels: Varanasi has been selected as the pilot location for deploying green hydrogen fuel cell inland vessels on National Waterways-I. Discussions are underway with potential players for facilities such as bunkering. Methanol is also being actively considered as a key green fuel for EXIM vessels globally. Additionally, the government is exploring ways to develop methanol marine engines domestically for a cleaner future of inland waterways. Link
• ACME partners with Hydrogenious LOHC technologies: ACME Group has signed an MoU with Germany's Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies to explore the creation of a large-scale hydrogen supply chain from Oman to Europe, with potential future expansion to the USA. The partnership aims to utilize Hydrogenious' liquid organic hydrogen carriers’ technology for the transportation of hydrogen. The collaboration seeks to supply green hydrogen to European industrial off-takers and the energy and mobility sectors, leveraging existing liquid fuel infrastructure. Link
• ReNew partners with JERA to develop green ammonia project in India: ReNew Energy has signed an initial agreement with JERA Co, Japan's largest power generation company, to jointly evaluate the development of a green ammonia production project in Paradip, Odisha. This project will use 500 MW renewable energy to produce 100,000 tons of green ammonia annually by 2030, with JERA having the right to purchase it for Japan. A joint study will be conducted to determine the project's feasibility. Link
• LTech UVC, ACME partner to establish USD 3 billion green hydrogen ammonia plant:
  South Korean green hydrogen company LTech UVC is collaborating with India's ACME Group to enter the Indian market with a green hydrogen ammonia plant, which will have an annual production capacity of 200,000 tons. The project is valued at USD3 billion. Additionally, LTech UVC plans to import green hydrogen produced by ACME into South Korea. Link
• IBA, HAI partner to promote bio-blended energy solutions: The Indian Biogas Association (IBA) and the Hydrogen Association of India (HAI) have signed an MoU to promote bio-based energy solutions in India, with special focus on blue and green hydrogen. The alliance aims to facilitate training, capacity building, and policy advocacy to advance sustainable energy initiatives and reduce India's reliance on imported energy sources. Link
• Gujarat allocates additional land for green hydrogen production: Gujarat allocated an additional 63,000 hectares of land for green hydrogen production in Kutch, Banaskantha, and Patan, bringing the total to 2.62 lakh hectares. Major players like Reliance, Adani, Torrent Power, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel, and Welspun Group have already received land parcels for their green hydrogen projects, with Reliance and Adani announcing significant investments in the sector. Link

GLOBAL DEVELOPMENTS

• Japan to produce hydrogen from next-generation nuclear reactor waste heat: Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) has passed a safety test on its High Temperature Gas Cooled Reactor (HTGR) and plans to produce hydrogen using waste heat from the plant by 2028. The HTGR, an ultra-safe nuclear reactor reaching 870°C, will use the sulphur-iodine cycle to produce "pink" hydrogen. JAEA aims to scale up the reactor from 30MW to 250MW, potentially powering 200,000 fuel-cell vehicles annually, with the government leading the project until commercial readiness. Link
• EU updates Emissions Trading System: The EU has updated its Emissions Trading System, granting free allowances to green hydrogen, steel, and ammonia producers from 2025. The number of credits, currently worth USD 64.8-USD 108 per tonne of CO2, will be determined by a benchmark based on the top 10% best performers in each category. Link
• Japan debates USD 19 billion clean hydrogen subsidy bill: Japan’s government is considering investing USD 19 billion in clean hydrogen subsidies, with plans to set two reference prices based on grey hydrogen and coal or natural gas. The split in reference prices is likely related to whether projects supply hydrogen or ammonia as an end-product. However, critics argue that using coal as a reference price for ammonia co-firing could lead to higher government payouts and potentially fewer subsidized projects. Link
• Biden to remove green hydrogen from power sector emissions plan: Due to concerns over technology readiness, the administration plans to remove green hydrogen from its power sector emissions reduction plan. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to release the final rule soon, which initially included green hydrogen and carbon capture technology standards. Removing green hydrogen may strengthen the rule's legal defensibility, and the administration aims to finalize it before the November election to prevent potential reversal. Link
• German steel industry casts doubts about green hydrogen transition: Top executives from Germany's leading steel companies, including Salzgitter AG, Stahl-Holding-Saar GmbH & Co. KGaA, and ArcelorMittal S.A., have raised concerns about the feasibility of using green hydrogen in their EU steel mills, despite securing billions in subsidies. Industry leaders have highlighted that the higher costs associated with the shift to green hydrogen may result in price premiums that customers are unwilling to pay, and have emphasized the challenges in converting blast furnaces without disrupting production. Link