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India's Green Hydrogen Push: How 900 KTPA Capacity Will Save Rs 1 Lakh Crore

India's public sector units are racing toward an ambitious 900 KTPA green hydrogen capacity target by 2030. The Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme launched in April 2025 ensures hydrogen production meets strict environmental standards. This massive initiative is expected to save the country Rs 1 lakh crore in import costs while replacing grey hydrogen. The government is backing this transition with substantial incentives and projects as India advances toward its net-zero emissions goal.

Key Points: India PSUs Target 900 KTPA Green Hydrogen Capacity by 2030

  • PSUs including IOCL, BPCL, and HPCL developing massive green hydrogen infrastructure
  • Green Hydrogen Certification ensures emissions below 2 kg CO2 per kg
  • Rs 1 lakh crore import savings through domestic green hydrogen production
  • National Green Hydrogen Mission transitions to implementation with Rs 17,000 crore incentives
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India's PSUs target 900 KTPA capacity of green hydrogen by 2030

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announces India's PSUs aim for 900 KTPA green hydrogen capacity by 2030, saving Rs 1 lakh crore in imports through Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme.

"India is building trust in every molecule of hydrogen - Hardeep Singh Puri"

New Delhi, Nov 22

Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday said that India is building "trust in every molecule of hydrogen".

The Minister added that the country's public sector units (PSUs) target an overall capacity of 900 kilo tonnes per annum (KTPA) by 2030.

The minister highlighted the progress under the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme (GHCI) and that state energy companies will save the country Rs 1 lakh crore in imports.

"India is building trust in every molecule of hydrogen. The Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme (GHCI), launched in April 2025, ensures hydrogen is genuinely green -- produced using renewable power with emissions below 2 kg carbon dioxide per kg," Puri posted on social media platform X.

"PSUs like IOCL (Indian Oil Corporation Limited), BPCL (Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited), HPCL (Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited), GAIL (Gas Authority of India Limited), ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited), NRL (Numaligarh Refinery Limited), and CPCL (Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited) are developing 900 KTPA capacity by 2030, helping replace grey hydrogen and save Rs 1 lakh crore in imports," the Union Minister added.

The post follows government claims that the country will command 10 per cent of the global green hydrogen demand by 2030.

Union Minister Shripad Y. Naik said earlier in November that India is steadily advancing toward 500 GW of non‑fossil capacity by 2030 and net‑zero emissions by 2070.

The minister added that India’s installed non-fossil-fuel-based power generation capacity has reached nearly 260 GW, led by solar and wind energy.

The minister highlighted the National Green Hydrogen Mission’s transition from planning to implementation, with incentive schemes worth Rs 17,000 crore and projects awarded for 3,000 MW per annum of domestic electrolyser manufacturing and 862,000 tonnes per annum of green hydrogen production.

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- IANS

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Priya S
Great initiative but I hope the implementation is smooth. We've seen many ambitious projects get delayed. The certification scheme is crucial - we need to ensure it's truly green hydrogen, not just greenwashing.
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Rohit P
900 KTPA capacity by 2030 is ambitious! With IOCL, BPCL, HPCL all involved, this could really transform our energy security. The import savings alone make this worth pursuing aggressively 💪
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Sarah B
As someone working in renewable energy sector, I'm excited about the job opportunities this will create. The transition from planning to implementation phase is crucial - hope they meet the timelines!
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Meera T
While the targets look good on paper, I'm concerned about the actual cost effectiveness. Green hydrogen is still expensive compared to conventional fuels. Hope the Rs 17,000 crore incentives are used wisely.
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Vikram M
India aiming for 10% of global green hydrogen demand by 2030 shows our growing confidence in the energy sector. This could position us as a global leader in clean energy technology 🌍⚡

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