Hydrogen

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday flagged off India's first indigenous hydrogen fuel-cell vessel in Varanasi, marking a key milestone in the country's push towards clean, and sustainable inland water transport. At a ceremony held at Namo Ghat, the Ports, Shipping, and Waterways minister inaugurated the vessel's commercial operations. Sonowal said the hydrogen-powered vessel reflects India's growing technological capabilities and its commitment to sustainable energy. "This is not just technological progress, but a sign that we are advancing confidently towards green energy and indigenous solutions," he said. The minister said it was a matter of national pride that India has now joined the list of countries such as China, Norway, the Netherlands, and Japan that operate hydrogen-powered vessels. "This proves that our technical capabilities are ready for the future. This has been made possible due to the Prime Minister's visionary leadership. The speed and approach with whi

EPC contractor TKIL Industries (formerly thyssenkrupp Industries India) has entered into a tie-up with Swiss manufacturer SoHHytec as it plans to set up a green hydrogen plant in India next year, a top company official said. The TKIL Industries-SoHHytec partnership provides cutting-edge innovative solutions in the field of green hydrogen. It uses proprietary artificial photosynthesis (photo-electrolysis) technology to produce green hydrogen from renewable energy sources, including solar and wind, for industrial applications. "I'm quite hopeful, within the next 12 months, you will see us building out a green hydrogen plant with our technology," TKIL Industries MD & CEO Vivek Bhatia told PTI. The company -- an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) player -- is in talks with companies operating in various sectors like steel, oil marketing companies, etc, for setting up of green hydrogen plant. "We are the EPC player. We are talking to steel manufacturers. We are talking to .

The government has awarded 900,000 tonnes per annum production capacity of green hydrogen to 19 companies under the National Green Hydrogen Mission

EY India notes green hydrogen steel production costs remain nearly double conventional methods but could halve by 2030, though high costs and weak infrastructure slow adoption

Earlier this year, the Railway Minister stated that the hydrogen fuel-run train engine developed by Indian Railways has the maximum horsepower in the world

Assam's decision to pause the green hydrogen policy surprised some of the companies, forcing them to recalibrate potential returns and investment plans worth millions of dollars, three of the sources

The transport ministry has proposed a new category of registration number plate for hydrogen fuel operated vehicles. According to a draft notification issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Friday, in case of a hydrogen fuel operated commercial vehicle, the top half of number plate will be green and bottom half blue, while the figures on plate will be in yellow. In case of private vehicles, the number plate's top half will be green and bottom half will be blue, while figures will be in white. In case of cabs on rent, the top half of number plate will be black and bottom half will be blue while figures on plate will be in yellow.

The government is working on 10 major hydrogen fuel cell projects involving auto companies, which will operate hydrogen-powered trucks and buses, says Nitin Gadkari

State-owned Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the timeline for submission of bids for contract for the production and supply of green ammonia under the National Green Hydrogen Mission by four days to June 30. Earlier, the last date for submission was June 26, 2025. According to a statement, SECI has extended the bid submission date for its ongoing tender pertaining to the production and supply of green ammonia. Issued on June 7, 2024, the tender is part of the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Scheme - Mode 2A, Tranche I. The tender is aimed at enabling the production and long-term supply of 7,24,000 metric tonnes of green ammonia annually to 13 identified fertiliser plants across the country. SECI, as the implementing agency, will aggregate demand and enter into long-term offtake agreements with selected green ammonia producers. These agreements will provide commercial certainty for a 10-year duration and support market development

Adani Group has commissioned India's first off-grid 5 megawatt green hydrogen pilot plant in Kutch, Gujarat, the conglomerate said in a statement on Monday. An off-grid green hydrogen plant is a facility that produces hydrogen using electrolysis powered by renewable energy sources, such as solar or wind, and is not connected to the main electrical grid. This means the plant relies entirely on its own renewable energy generation for the hydrogen production process. The 5 MW plant has been built by Adani New Industries Limited (ANIL) - the clean energy unit under the group's flagship firm Adani Enterprises Ltd. Calling it a key milestone towards enabling India's National Green Hydrogen Mission, the group said the successful commissioning demonstrates technical feasibility and sets a benchmark for off-grid, renewable-powered industrial applications of green hydrogen and its derivatives in emissions-intensive sectors. "The state-of-the-art plant is 100 per cent green-powered by solar .

Minister of State for New & Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik on Thursday said that Green Hydrogen has the power to ensure energy security and called upon industry leaders to invest in research and development and to build infrastructure in this field. Addressing the inaugural 'CII International Business Conclave on Green Hydrogen' the minister highlighted that Green Hydrogen has the power to reduce dependency on fossil fuels and enhance industrial competitiveness across sectors. "I invite global companies, governments, and financing institutions to partner with us in green hydrogen research, innovation, and trade," the minister said and called upon "India's industry to invest in R&D, scale manufacturing, build infrastructure, and develop human capital." The minister said Green Hydrogen is not just a fuel, it is a commitment to the planet, to future generations, and to sustainable prosperity. For India, with its strong Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) base and ...

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Tuesday said it has secured a land in Kandla, Gujarat for development of green hydrogen and green ammonia projects. The government is actively promoting green hydrogen as a clean energy source, with initiatives like National Green Hydrogen Mission and pilot projects focused on its use in transportation. Addressing the shareholders, company's Chairman & Managing Director S N Subrahmanyan said L&T has made significant advances in emerging clean energy segments, particularly green hydrogen and small modular reactors (SMRs). Electrolyser manufacturing is already in progress, giving the company a first-mover advantage in Green Hydrogen, he said. "A landmark development was the regulatory approval from US Department of Energy for the transfer of SMR technology to India. With L&T figuring among the only three eligible Indian companies for this, this signals the formal start of our SMR journey empowering us to lead the commercialisation of nuclear .

Centre now looks to expand hydrogen use into aviation and shipping after setting a target to deploy at least 1,000 trucks and buses powered by green hydrogen by 2030

The European Union and India have joined hands to find innovative research solutions to combat marine pollution and work on the development of waste-to-renewable hydrogen technologies. The embassy of EU Delegation in India, in a statement on Friday, said the EU and India launched "two new significant research and innovation initiatives" under the EU-India Trade and Technology Council (TTC), with "a total investment of Euro 41 million (Rs 394 crore)". These initiatives will drive collaborative solutions to pressing environmental challenges and foster cutting-edge technological advancements, it said. "Coordinated under the EU's Horizon Europe programme and co-funded by Indian ministries (MoES and MNRE), the two research calls will bring together researchers, start-ups, and industries from the EU and India to develop sustainable, scalable solutions with global impact," the statement said. MoES and MNRE refer to Ministry of Earth Sciences and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy of the

IOCL plans to set up green hydrogen units at all of its refineries as part of a ₹2.4 trillion green transition plan to achieve net zero carbon emission status by 2046

Customer side hasn't come up as earlier envisaged

NTPL (post-acquisition) on Friday entered into a share purchase agreement with WCL to acquire 74 per cent equity stake in Nauyaan Shipyard (NSPL) for Rs 382.73 crore

The Rs 1,400 crore-project will be set up in Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh (BBN), Solan district, and is expected to create 1,000 jobs

The joint project near the Zeeland refinery is expected to be commissioned in 2029, and the one that will supply the Antwerp plant should start operating by the end of 2027

The newly developed pipes can transport 100 per cent pure gaseous hydrogen under high pressure (100 bar)