India Hydrogen Alliance (IH2A) shared insights on developing green hydrogen and ammonia hubs in India, with coastal shipping driving methanol & ammonia adoption at the Green Shipping Business Roundtable in Mumbai organized by Indo-German Chamber of Commerce. The event saw the participation of large shipping companies, funding organizations, Embassy of Denmark in India, TERI - The Energy and Resources Institute, among others. Link
POLICY & MARKET DEVELOPMENTS
- 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