Regulating Green Hydrogen Transportation: A Constitutional Conundrum

Introduction

Green Hydrogen (GH2), emerging as a pivotal sector in India's clean energy transition, offers immense potential for the nation, investors, and consumers. It has the potential to reduce carbon emissions, boost the green economy, and diminish import dependence on petroleum products, thereby advancing the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat¹. With its applications spanning across industries, it could transform India's energy landscape while contributing significantly to climate change mitigation and enabling the country to honour its COP 26 commitments².

However, the sector is still in the nascent stages and establishing a well-defined policy and regulatory landscape will provide investors with the confidence and clarity required to make informed decisions. While a robust regulatory framework is on the horizon, expediting this process is key to ensuring that the industry has the structure and direction necessary to thrive across the value chain, i.e.,