Hydrogen Fuel

Using Toyota's 'Mirai' car running on futuristic hydrogen fuel: Gadkari

Amid air pollution in Delhi, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said the central government is giving priority to alternative fuels, and he has started using Toyota's 'Mirai' hydrogen fuel-cell car. "The futuristic fuel is hydrogen.. I have also got a car, which is hydrogen, and the car is from Toyota ... It gives the same comfort as Mercedes. The name of the car is Mirai, which is a Japanese word meaning future," Gadkari said during Question Hour in the Lok Sabha. The Union minister said the import of fossil fuel is costing India Rs 22 lakh crore, and it is also creating a lot of pollution. "Because of pollution, you are all facing the crucial problem; I am also facing the problem in Delhi," he said, as he expressed confidence that as India moves to alternative fuel, the country will become a net exporter of energy. During 202425, India imported around 300 million metric tons of crude and petroleum products and exported about 65 million metric tons. Th

India may miss 5 MMT green hydrogen output for 2030 target: MNRE Secy

India is likely to miss the target of achieving 5 million metric tonnes (MMT) of annual green hydrogen production capacity by 2030 due to global uncertainties, a senior government official said on Tuesday. Under the National Green Hydrogen Mission launched in 2023, the government has set a target of 5 MMT of annual production capacity of green hydrogen by 2030. "We may slip on the target (of annual production capacity of green hydrogen of 5 MMT by 2030)," Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, said at the 3rd International Green Hydrogen Conference here. The country is expected to achieve 5 MMT annual green hydrogen production capacity by 2032, he said, flagging global uncertainties. He further said that India may achieve 3 MMT of annual green hydrogen production capacity by 2030. About the yearly requirement of adding 50 GW of renewable energy capacity to achieve the 500 GW target by 2030, Sarangi said India will focus on the 40 GW of capacity alr

India could miss 2030 green hydrogen production goals, says top official

A key global decarbonisation milestone for maritime shipping has also been delayed, further dimming near-term prospects for the use of green hydrogen in large vessels

Govt developing ports as hubs for green hydrogen export, says Sonowal

Minister Sarbananda Sonowal says ports will anchor India's green hydrogen drive as MoUs worth over Rs 87,000 crore boost maritime and port-led energy investments

TKIL Industries, SoHHytec to set up green hydrogen plant in India next year

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 .

Pralhad Joshi announces ₹100 cr support for green hydrogen start-ups

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced Rs 100 crore funding for green hydrogen R&D start-ups with up to Rs 5 crore per project, and launched a safety panel under NGHM

Green hydrogen cost in India to fall to $2 per kg by 2032: Mission director

The government has allocated ₹455 crore for implementation of pilot projects for use of hydrogen in the iron and steel sector under the National Green Hydrogen Mission

Green energy push: Driving India's economic and geopolitical future

India can position itself as the world's renewable powerhouse and green fuel exporter

India awards 862,000 TPA green hydrogen capacity, eyes 10% of global demand

India awards 862,000 TPA green hydrogen capacity to 19 companies, aiming to capture 10% of global green hydrogen demand by 2030, says Union Minister Shripad Naik at FICCI Green Hydrogen Summit

India's first hydrogen train clears load tests, set for rollout soon

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

Hydrogen wheels: Why Gadkari is betting big on trucks powered by fuel cells

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

MoS Naik urges industry, global firms to invest in Green Hydrogen sector

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 ...

Govt targets at least 1,000 hydrogen trucks, buses on roads by 2030

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

Centre working continuously on green energy transition, says Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday described hydrogen gas as the fuel of India's future and said the Centre is continuously working on green energy. "Hydrogen gas is the fuel of our future. Work is being done to make hydrogen from organic municipal waste, which is a very cheap option," Gadkari said addressing the 12th convocation of Graphic Era Deemed University here. He said he himself uses a vehicle that runs on hydrogen gas. Describing India as a country of youth, researchers and startups, Gadkari said there are CEOs of Indian origin in the top companies of the world. This shows the power and talent of India, he said. Congratulating the students for being conferred with PhD titles and degrees, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, he asked them not to stop learning, having the courage to dream and the determination to fulfill them. "Only credibility, honesty, and the desire to do well can take you forward," Gadkari said. "India has the largest number of you

Indian Oil Corporation to award green hydrogen tender by mid-May

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

Consultative Committee of PowerMin calls for greater push to nuclear power

Among other policy changes suggested by the committee were facilitating faster land acquisition through brownfield expansions and repurposing retired thermal sites

Hyundai teams up with IndianOil to test hydrogen fuel cell in India

Hyundai Motor India Ltd on Tuesday said it has partnered with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd to explore viability for mass-use of Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in India. The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Oil Corporation, under which it has handed over one Hyundai NEXO Hydrogen FCEV to IndianOil for conducting real-world tests on Indian roads, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) said in a statement. During the two-year trial period, HMIL and IndianOil will evaluate longevity and operational reliability over an estimated distance of 40,000 km, it added. A Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) assessment, including periodic maintenance, will also be conducted to provide critical insights into the long-term economic and environmental benefits of adopting hydrogen-powered vehicles for the Indian market, the company said. HMIL Managing Director Unsoo Kim said through the partnership with Indian Oil Corporation, the company aims to combine world-class Hydrogen fuel cell

Sembcorp to form JV with BPCL for renewable energy, green hydrogen

Sembcorp will form a 50:50 joint venture with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) to develop renewable energy and green hydrogen projects across India. Sembcorp Green Hydrogen India Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp), and BPCL on Tuesday entered into a joint venture (JV) agreement to explore renewable energy and green hydrogen projects across India, the firms said in a statement. This strategic partnership aims to support India's energy transition and development goals. The collaboration will focus on the production, operation, and sale of renewable energy and green hydrogen, along with its derivatives. "The JV will also consider projects in green ammonia production and bunkering, emissions reduction for port operations and other emerging green fuel technologies," it said. "The potential projects will leverage Sembcorp's renewables experience and BPCL's expertise in the petroleum sector and infrastructure." Vipul Tuli, President & CEO,

Astranova Mobility targets $1 billion in sustainable transport assets

The future of sustainable mobility will involve multiple technologies, says commercial vehicles operator

Tata Motors begins India's first hydrogen truck trials for net-zero goal

Tata Motors was awarded the tender for this trial, which is funded by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy under the National Green Hydrogen Mission