International Conference on Green Hydrogen to begin tomorrow

New Delhi: The stage is set for the second edition of the International Conference on Green Hydrogen, which will begin tomorrow at the Bharat Mandapam.

The three day conference from (September 11-13) aimed at towards making India a global hub for the production of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives.

It will bring leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and innovators from around the world to explore the latest advancements in Green Hydrogen technology.

“We are committed to making India a world leader in this crucial sector,” the minister said. “We are sending a clear message about India’s aspirations for a leadership position in clean energy and assert its emerging dominance in the green hydrogen sector” said Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi highlighted the conference’s significance in advancing India’s green hydrogen ecosystem.

Through the National Green Hydrogen Mission announced last year, India expects to position itself as a hub of green hydrogen and its derivatives. The conference will provide a platform for showcasing products, services, and technologies to a global audience.

The conference also hold significance as India committed to an ambitious five-part “Panchamrit” pledge. They included reaching 500 GW of non-fossil electricity capacity, generating half of all energy requirements from renewables, reducing emissions by 1 billion tonnes by 2030.

At COP 26 in 2021, India aimed to reduce the emissions intensity of GDP by 45 per cent. Finally, India commits to net-zero emissions by 2070.

“2000 registrations have already taken place, and we are expecting over 6000 registrations from international and national scientists, and 120+ exhibitors,” the minister added.

Since the inaugural edition, the Indian green hydrogen mission has achieved significant progress — awarding a capacity of 3000 MW for electrolyzer manufacturing; 4,12,000 tonnes per annum for green hydrogen production, issuing tenders for 450,000 tonnes per annum of green hydrogen capacity, and 739,000 tonnes per annum of green ammonia production.

With a target of establishing 5 million tonnes of annual green hydrogen production capacity by 2030, the green hydrogen mission represents a significant step towards realising India’s ambitions in the hydrogen economy.

As per the Ministry, the special session “Green Hydrogen for Youth” is slated for the second day of the conference, underlining the crucial role of young people in addressing climate change.

This session aims to engage and educate the student community about Green Hydrogen as the fuel of the future. This session will bring together eminent celebrities and young environmental activists to share insights about Green Hydrogen and inspire youngsters.