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
POLICY & MARKET DEVELOPMENTS
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 billionin 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
GLOBAL DEVELOPMENTS
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 billionacross 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
