Green Hydrogen (Series 2) - A Practical Insight Into Green Hydrogen Project Development

INTRODUCTION

The green hydrogen sector has seen rampant development in recent years with the international community showing significant interest in reducing the reliance on fossil fuels and preventing harmful climate change. The buzz surrounding the green hydrogen sector gained momentum following the United Nations Climate Change Conference of Parties 26 (COP 26) held in November 2021, where the participating nations agreed to achieve net zero carbon emissions by the year 2070. India, as a signatory to COP 26, has already embarked on a journey to become a green hydrogen hub for the world.

In our Green Hydrogen-Series I, we have discussed at length the specific measures adopted by India, pursuant to the National Green Hydrogen Mission guidelines issued on January 04, 2023, at the central level and other specific policies adopted by respective state governments for facilitating the development of the green hydrogen industry. Such policy measures include: (i)