Working on hydrogen-natural gas synergy, broader role for former: Pradhan

Minister says role of hydrogen to go beyond transport, embrace chemicals, iron, steel, fertiliser and refining, among other areas

India is taking steps to establish synergy between hydrogen and natural gas to ensure speedier adoption of the former, according to Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Speaking at the inaugural edition of the Hydrogen Economy: New Delhi Dialogue, Pradhan also said, that the role of hydrogen is not going to be limited to only transport sector.

“The maturity of the ecosystem can be accelerated through its usage as a decarbonising agent for a range of sectors, including industry covering chemicals, iron, steel, fertiliser and refining, transport, heat (domestic & industrial) and power,” he said.

“By establishing synergies with natural gas, hydrogen can be