Union Power Minister R K Singh talks to the US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate (SPEC) John Kerry.
India is seriously exploring hydrogen as a fuel and emerging as a global leader in the sector. The groundwork for this ambitious project is ready, as India is planning to invite bids for green hydrogen in the next 3-4 months.
A statement from Union Power Ministry briefly outlined the plan and stated that Union Power Minister R K Singh held a telephonic conversation with the US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate (SPEC) John Kerry.
The Power Minister explained the areas where green hydrogen energy could be used when it actualizes.
Kerry congratulates India on achievements in renewable energy on managing 146GW Renewables with 63 GW under construction and 25 GW under bids
It is best suited in fertilizer and in refining, Singh learnt to have said.
India, according to the power ministry’s statement, is looking at bids for 4,000 MW of electrolysers capacity.
“Union Minister R K Singh has informed Mr Kerry about India’s plan to emerge as a global leader in green hydrogen. India is proposing to mandate using green hydrogen in fertilizer and in refining. This is part of the government’s commitment towards replacing grey hydrogen with green hydrogen,” the statement said.
According to the statement, Kerry congratulated India on achievements in renewable energy on managing 146GW Renewables with 63 GW under construction and 25 GW under bids.
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