India aims to meet the Net Zero 2070 goals through several upcoming green hydrogen projects across the country. National Green Hydrogen Mission is an action plan to build a green hydrogen ecosystem & green energy corridor to replace fossil fuel imports and derivatives like petroleum, refinery, steel manufacturing, and fertilizer production.

By 2030, a global demand of 100 MMT (Million metric tonnes) of green hydrogen and its derivatives, like green ammonia is expected. Building the green hydrogen economy, aiming for about 10% of the global green hydrogen market, India can export up to 10 MMT of green hydrogen/green ammonia per annum.

Under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the Indian government announced and awarded several projects. Below is the list of seven upcoming green hydrogen projects in India: 

Top 10 Upcoming Green Energy Projects in India 2025 (Based on Capacity)

JSW Energy's Green Hydrogen Project for Steel Production

JSW Energy plans to develop India’s largest commercial-scale green hydrogen project. This project is India's first in green steel production. The project includes a seven-year agreement with JSW Steel to supply 3,800 metric tons of green hydrogen production annually. This project will be one of the major renewable energy sources fostering sustainable growth of the green hydrogen industry .

This renewable energy company aims to expand its supply to 90,000 tons annually by 2030.

Green Hydrogen Hub by RIL and L&T in Gujarat

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Greenko Group, and Welspun New Energy will develop a green hydrogen hub in Kandla, Gujarat. It is built at Gujarat's Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) in Kandla. This renewable project will include green hydrogen and green ammonia units worth USD 12 Billion.

About 7 MTPA (Million Tonnes per Annum) of green ammonia and 1.4 MTPA of green hydrogen annually will be produced in this Kandla green hydrogen hub. A total of 14 land parcels of 300 acres each are allocated to this hydrogen project. RIL has been allotted six plots, L&T has five plots, Welspun New Energy has one, and Greenko Group has two. This hydrogen project will likely be one of India's largest invested green hydrogen projects.

AVAADA Group, Tata Steel Special Economic Zone Ltd (TSSEZL)

The AVAADA Group, along with Tata Steel Special Economic Zone Ltd (TSSEZL), will develop a green hydrogen and ammonia production facility in Odisha. The project is planned at Gopalpur Industrial Park in Ganjam district in Odisha. 

Back in September 2023, AVAADA Group signed an MoU with Tata Steel Special Economic Zone Ltd (TSSEZL). This facility is expected to produce about 1.3 MTPA of hydrogen. The cost of the project is not yet disclosed.

Green Hydrogen Project by ACME Group and Karnataka Government in Karnataka

The ACME Group and the Government of Karnataka have signed a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) to invest INR 52,000 crore (USD 6.24 Billion) in establishing a Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia plant with a renewable energy capacity of 1.2 million tonnes per annum. A 5 GW solar energy unit supports this renewable energy project. 

This project will likely generate over 2,000 jobs by 2027. This project is planned between 2022 to 2027. The collaboration aligns with Karnataka's strategic push towards becoming India's leading center for sustainable and renewable energy projects.

Green Hydrogen Ecosystem by Adani and TotalEnergies

Adani Group and TotalEnergies are partnering to create the world's largest green hydrogen ecosystem. TotalEnergies will acquire a 25% stake in Adani New Industries Ltd (ANIL), with plans to invest USD 50 billion over the next decade. The initiative's first phase aims to produce 1 million tons of green hydrogen annually by 2030. This collaboration of Adani Green Energy Limited and TotalEnergies covers LNG Terminals, renewable business, gas utility, and green hydrogen production. This green hydrogen ecosystem will deliver low-cost green hydrogen to consumers, thus accelerating the global energy transition.

Green Hydrogen Projects by Ohmium and Tata Projects Partner to Develop  in India

Ohmium International and Tata Projects have formed a strategic partnership to advance green hydrogen projects in India. Ohmium will supply modular, scalable PEM (proton exchange membrane) electrolyzers, while Tata Projects will handle EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction). This collaboration aims to enhance green hydrogen capacity and efficiency, supporting India's sustainable energy goals and expanding the green hydrogen market. This renewable hydrogen project seeks to promote the usage of clean hydrogen and green hydrogen hubs in India.

Green Hydrogen plant by CIAL and BPCL - Kerala

Cochin International Airport (CIAL) is the world's first fully solar-powered airport. On 14th February 2024, CIAL agreed with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)  to set up a green hydrogen plant in the airport premises. The Cochin International Airport will be the world's first operator to have a hydrogen power generation facility. Currently, the Cochin airport has a 50 MW solar power generation and a solar park producing 2,00,000 power units a day. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aims to complete this 100 MW green hydrogen project by 2025. Under this agreement, BPCL will ensure the establishment of an integrated green hydrogen plant.

Ocior - Gujarat MoU Green Hydrogen and Ammonia

The Ocior Energy and the Gujarat government have announced a green hydrogen and ammonia project in Gujarat. The project will be developed in the Kandla region of Gujarat. The project is expected to be developed in two phases, the first phase with 0.1 MTPA and phase with 0.9 MTPA total of 1 MTPA. Phase 1 is expected to be commissioned in 2029, and phase 2 by 2032. 

Both Ocior Energy and the Gujarat government signed an MoU on 27th February 2023. The green ammonia produced from this project will be exported to global markets, which will assist companies in reducing GHG emissions.

Tata Steel SEZ- Hygenco GNH3 and GH2 project

Tata Steel Special Economic Zone Ltd and HHP Five Private Ltd, a subsidiary of Hygenco, announced a green hydrogen and ammonia project. This project will be established in TSSEZL’s Gopalpur Industrial Park in Odisha’s Ganjam district. 

In May 2024, both companies signed an MoU for this project; under this agreement, Hygenco will acquire land in the Ganjam district. The facility is expected to have a production capacity of 1 MPTA of green hydrogen. The green ammonia produced will be exported through the existing Gopalpur port facility, with the utility corridor, which is under development.

Green Hydrogen Plant by INOX Air Products in Rajasthan

INOX Air Products is set to establish its first green hydrogen plant in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, with an annual capacity of 190 metric tons. Partnering with Asahi India Glass (AIS), INOX signed a 20-year agreement to supply green hydrogen and oxygen for AIS’s new float glass facility. INOXAP will perform the FEED (Front-end engineering and design) and is also awarded the operation and maintenance of this green hydrogen project.

The plant will use solar energy and will start operations in July 2024. It will supply 95 tonnes per annum of green hydrogen to AIS in its first phase. This project will be India's first Green hydrogen plant for the Float Glass Industry. This project, after commission, will reduce carbon emissions by around 1250 MT (metric tons) annually and 25000 MT over the 20-year contract period. This clean energy project will boost the initiatives of the national green hydrogen mission.

Other Upcoming Green Hydrogen Projects in India (2025)

Current and Future of Green Hydrogen Sector in India

In India, about 5 MMT of grey hydrogen is consumed annually, of which about 99% is used in petroleum refining and ammonia production. Ammonia produced from hydrogen is a key component of fertilizer manufacturing, and it is used in urea and other fertilizers. By 2030, India aims to capture 10% of the global green hydrogen market by exporting 10 MMT of green hydrogen/green ammonia annually. 

Through several green hydrogen projects announced, India aims to expand its green hydrogen industry and achieve reduced carbon emissions. Under the National Hydrogen Mission, about 50 MMT of carbon emissions will be suspended. The green hydrogen production capacity will generate about 6 lakh jobs with a total renewable energy investment of INR 8 Lakh Crore (USD 9.6 Billion) investments.

Conclusion

The Green hydrogen projects in India can be a key to building a low-carbon green hydrogen economy. Scaling up green hydrogen production and utilization across the country in various sectors will make India the Global Hub for renewable sources like green hydrogen production, usage, and export of its derivatives. Under the National Hydrogen Energy Mission, these initiatives will contribute to becoming Aatmanirbhar (self-reliant), thus promoting global green hydrogen transition.

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