National Green Hydrogen Mission

• November 22, 2023
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National Green Hydrogen Mission

• The Union Cabinet, presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given the nod to the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
• This mission lays out a plan to transform India into a world leader in the production, application, and export of green hydrogen and related products.
• It aims for achieving energy independence for India as well as decarbonizing major sectors of the economy.
• The initial investment for this mission will amount to Rs. 19,744 crores,which includes Rs. 17,490 crores for the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) program, Rs. 1,466 crores towards pilot projects, Rs. 400 crores on research and development, and an additional Rs. 388 crores towards other components of the mission.

Projected Outcomes by 2030

• By 2030, the National Green Hydrogen Mission is expected to achieve the following outcomes:

1. Development of green hydrogen production capacity of at least 5 million metric tons per year, with an associated renewable energy capacity addition of about 125 GW
2. Over Rs. 8 lakh crores in total investments
3. Creation of over 6 lakh jobs.
4. Cumulative reduction in fossil fuel imports of over Rs. 1 lakh crore
5. Abatement of nearly 50 million metric tons of annual greenhouse gas emissions

India’s First Green Hydrogen Blending Project

• NTPC Limited and Gujarat Gas Limited (GGL) have commissioned India’s first green hydrogen blending project in the piped natural gas (PNG) network of NTPC Kawas township, Surat.
• The project, aims to supply H2-NG (natural gas) to households township, was made possible through the electrolysis of water using power from a 1 MW floating solar project.
• Green Hydrogen

1. Green hydrogen is produced through the electrolysis of water, using electricity generated from renewable sources such as solar or wind power.
2. This process splits water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen, with the hydrogen being captured and stored for use as a fuel. The oxygen is released into the atmosphere.