Page 12 - Hydrogen

Govt discusses future export of hydrogen with Japan, Germany

Singh, who is also the minister for new and renewable energy, informed that India is aiming to produce 20 million tonne (MT) of green hydrogen by 2030

With green hydrogen priced at $1 a kg, India hopes to spur clean energy use

India wants global funders including the World Bank to structure guarantee programs to help access funds at low rates, said Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant

GAIL to build green hydrogen plant at MP, set to be one of the largest

State-owned GAIL (India) Ltd will build one of India's largest proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer at Guna in Madhya Pradesh to produce green hydrogen by the end of 2023

SFC Energy, FC TecNrgy to make hydrogen and methanol fuel cells in India

German firm SFC Energy and FC TecNrgy have inked a pact to enter into manufacturing of hydrogen and methanol fuel cells in India. The venture plans to set up a manufacturing unit, Research & Development and a repair centre in Gurugram, Haryana, a statement said. Further, they have also announced the launch of EFOY Hydrogen Fuel Cell in India which is expected to play a significant role in meeting the country's National Hydrogen targets which include plans to produce up to 5 million tonne of green hydrogen by 2030. The EFOY Hydrogen is a modular and emission free hydrogen fuel cell solution that meets the highest demands of professional users as in ideal replacement for diesel generators that can be used by a range of industrial applications. Compared to a conventional diesel generator, a 5 kW hydrogen fuel cell energy solution saves up to 45.6 tonne of CO2 based on an assumed annual demand of 43,800 kilowatt hours (kWh). "We want to expand our presence in India and contribute our

NTPC, Gujarat Gas ink pact for blending green hydrogen with piped gas

NTPC is the premier energy utility of the country with an installed capacity of 69 GW, with a diversified fuel mix

Nitin Gadkari rides to Parliament in hydrogen-powered electric car

Union minister Nitin Gadkari, who has been pushing for the use of alternative fuel-powered vehicles, on Wednesday rode to Parliament in his new hydrogen-based electric car.

India, Japan to collaborate on EVs, battery storage, hydrogen

A India-Japan Clean Energy Partnership statement was issued, detailing areas of cooperation, after Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met India Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Nitin Gadkari launches green hydrogen-based fuel cell EV Toyota Mirai

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday launched green hydrogen-based advanced fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), Toyota Mirai

Hydrogen pilot only the beginning, want to become energy exporter: Gadkari

Launching India's first green hydrogen pilot project, the minister said it can be the cheapest fuel, electrolyser policy in the works

Green Hydrogen policy to support renewable energy capacity addition

'Green Hydrogen' policy is expected to support the renewable energy capacity addition targets of the country.

Nuclear fusion sees sudden bursts of potential breakthroughs

The fusion of a kilogramme of deuterium could release at least four million times as much energy as burning a kilo of coal

India can be global hub of green hydrogen, says PM Narendra Modi

Modi said he had encouraged sustainable lifestyle at the COP 26 summit in Glasgow last year along with the promise to become a net zero country by 2070

Air-locks in govt's green hydrogen policy as demand remains a key issue

Compared to solar, hydrogen is not energy-efficient for running light vehicles

Making green hydrogen work

India needs a more comprehensive approach

Electrolyser supply crunch hangs over India's hydrogen ambitions

A global supply crunch of electrolysers and lack of domestic manufacturers to make them pose a major challenge to India's ambitious targets to use zero-carbon fuels, said a govt official to Reuters.

First Green Hydrogen Policy offers sops to makers and users both

Manufacturing zones to be set up for green hydrogen/ammonia

Ministry of Power notifies green hydrogen policy: All you need to know

Waiver of inter-state transmission charges for a period of 25 years will be allowed to the manufacturers of green hydrogen and green ammonia for the projects commissioned before June 30, 2025

Reliance Industries seeks to be world's top blue hydrogen maker

RIL will re-purpose a Rs 30,000-crore plant that currently converts petroleum coke into synthesis gas to produce blue hydrogen for $1.2-1.5 a kilogram

Budget 2022: Targeted incentives likely for promoting green hydrogen

The government may provide for targeted fiscal incentives and allocation of funds for promotion of green hydrogen in the country in Union Budget 2022-23, which is slated to be unveiled in Parliament on Tuesday. The government launched National Hydrogen Mission in 2021. Earlier this month, Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh had indicated that a green hydrogen policy will be unveiled in February which would feature many incentives to boost green hydrogen in the country. "While 2021 saw the launch of National Hydrogen Mission, it is likely that the Budget may provide for targeted fiscal incentives for R&D in green hydrogen segment, creation of domestic supply chain for hydrogen and reduce customs duties on electrolysers to boost green hydrogen production," says Venkatesh Raman Prasad, Partner, J Sagar Associates (JSA). Prasad is of the view that India's commitment at COP 26 of achieving net zero emissions by 2070 and meet 50 per cent of energy requirements from .

Reliance's $75 billion plan aims to make India a hydrogen hub

Analysts say Reliance is likely to opt for hydrogen in a bid to avoid India's wholesale electricity market, which is dominated by financially stressed utilities