Green hydrogen | Climate Change

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India has 22 signed green molecule contracts. The question for the next four quarters is how many of them reach financial close. We have compiled every signed offtake and government-certified volume from an Indian production base, as at September 2026. Memoranda of understanding and tenders at bid stage are excluded, because they are not contracts. The book stands at 2.29 million tonnes per annum of green ammonia, 350,000 tonnes of green methanol and 30,000 tonnes of refinery hydrogen. On a hydrogen-equivalent basis that is approximately 502,000 tonnes per annum, just over 10 per cent of India's 5 MMT by 2030 target. Three things the table shows that a headline number does not. - Buyer-side instruments are doing the work, not the seller-side cost curve. Japan's price-gap scheme under the Hydrogen Society Promotion Act underwrites 488,000 tonnes a year across two Odisha sites, 405,000 from Gopalpur and a further 83,000 from Paradip. - Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited moved from H2Global Foundation observer to auction partner in July. India's producers sold into the two jurisdictions that have actually built machinery to close the price gap. - Domestic demand is real, and it is priced. Eleven SIGHT Mode-2A fertiliser contracts are signed at Rs 49.75 to Rs 64.74 per kg, a 30 per cent spread inside a single tranche driven by renewable resource and logistics at each site. SECI tendered 724,000 tonnes across 13 plants. 670,000 tonnes went to signature. The column to watch is FID, not volume. Of 22 signed contracts, one has taken final investment decision: AM Green Group at Kakinada, in August 2024, 1.3 GW of electrolysers. Mode-2A awardees are contractually required to reach financial close by April 2027. Contracts have been converted. Capital, so far, has not. @mnreindia #GreenHydrogen #GreenAmmonia #India #EnergyTransition #Decarbonisation
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Good to join the high-level panel on green shipping corridors hosted in New Delhi. Green corridors can become a centrepiece for green fuel adoption, trade and production. The transition will need policy certainty, patient capital and international collaboration.
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At the Fuel Cell Vehicle Congress & Exhibition in Shanghai, I saw first-hand the scale and maturity of China’s hydrogen and fuel cell ecosystem. The key message: hydrogen is moving from ambition to implementation.
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Pleasure discussing cooperation on hydrogen and clean fuels with Nishaanth Balashanmugan @nishaanth from @GH2India 🙏🔋#hydrogen #cleanfuels
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We had the distinct honour of hosting @ErikSolheim, Norway’s Former  Minister of Environment and International Development and former executive director, @UNEP. During his visit, he had an insightful discussion with our researchers on CRF’s ongoing efforts around climate change and energy transition. He shared valuable advice on areas where #CRFIndia can further strengthen its initiatives and offered his continued support and guidance. We were also joined by Mr Nishaanth Balashanmugam, CEO and Director of @GH2India, who added to the enriching dialogue with his insights into sustainable energy solutions. #CRFUpdates #ClimateChange #EnergyTransition #EnvironmentalLeadership #CollaborationForChange #ChintanResearchFoundation
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@GH2India & @IHFCA_ signs an MoU for a strategic partnership, which will be a landmark step in building deeper global collaboration in the hydrogen ecosystem. This MoU was signed at the recently concluded Hydrosphere in Paris, France, by the two organisations in the presence of high-level representatives from the two organisations and the Chinese Mission in Paris. Key highlights of this partnership: - Mutual recognition and network access for members - Joint events, workshops, and stakeholder convenings - Sharing of global & regional hydrogen insights - Opportunities for matchmaking and project collaboration IHFCA is an influential international non-profit with over 100+ members across 21 countries, active across the full hydrogen value chain (from production to FCV deployment). For GH2 India and our community, this opens valuable pathways for knowledge exchange, standards alignment, co-innovation, and access to global markets. We look forward to working closely with IHFCA to elevate India’s role in the global green hydrogen movement. #GreenHydrogen #HydrogenEconomy #FuelCells #CleanEnergy #GH2India #IHFCA #Sustainability #EnergyTransition
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With South Korea being a key market for India's green fuels it was imperative for @GH2India to build bridges and showcase developments to stakeholders. It was pleasure to address and attentive audience and join the panel that followed! #gh2india #India #gh2 #Partnerships
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Heartfelt congratulations to Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan Ji on being elected as the 15th Vice President of India. An inspiring leader who will strengthen democracy & India’s growth with his unwavering commitment towards the country 🇮🇳
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Congratulations to Shri Devendra Fadnavis ji on taking helm as CM of India's largest state economy. A resilient leader, he’s poised to lead the state to a $1 trillion economy. Wishing him great success! #Maharashtra #CleanEnergy #cm #MH #Leadership
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GH2 India proudly endorses the #COP29 Hydrogen Declaration! Together, we pledge to accelerate renewable and low-carbon hydrogen adoption, unlocking its potential to decarbonise industries and drive a just energy transition. #GreenHydrogen #ClimateAction #HydrogenPledge
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Thank you, @ErikSolheim! It was great to meet and interact with everyone at #REINVEST2024. Andhra Pradesh has a tremendous potential - a case in point being our widely recognised progress on sustainable agriculture. I am looking forward to forging collaborations that accelerate our journey towards a greener future and make Andhra Pradesh a leader in renewable energy.
Meeting the iconic Indian 🇮🇳 Chief Minister. It was wonderful to touch base with Nara Chandrababu Naidu here at the RE Invest forum in Gujarat. Naidu was just elected back as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and I am sure he weill take his state to new heights. Few Indian Chief Ministers has a track record as Naidu. He led the then merged state of Andhra and Telangana to become the silicon valley of South India, working closely with global IT leaders and establishing the vast Infosys campus. He made Hyderabad one of the most modern cities of India. We discussed how we can assist his efforts to green the beautiful state of Andhra: * Global Renewables Alliance and other partners from the international green enegy community we will help bring best global expertise and mobilize investors. * ProClime and other companies wil help bring carbon credits to finance tree planting, mangrove restoration and green agriculture. Andhra is already a the global leader in natural farming. With Naidu at the helm, its important to follow Andhra!
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Nishaanth Balashanmugam retweeted
Meeting the iconic Indian 🇮🇳 Chief Minister. It was wonderful to touch base with Nara Chandrababu Naidu here at the RE Invest forum in Gujarat. Naidu was just elected back as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and I am sure he weill take his state to new heights. Few Indian Chief Ministers has a track record as Naidu. He led the then merged state of Andhra and Telangana to become the silicon valley of South India, working closely with global IT leaders and establishing the vast Infosys campus. He made Hyderabad one of the most modern cities of India. We discussed how we can assist his efforts to green the beautiful state of Andhra: * Global Renewables Alliance and other partners from the international green enegy community we will help bring best global expertise and mobilize investors. * ProClime and other companies wil help bring carbon credits to finance tree planting, mangrove restoration and green agriculture. Andhra is already a the global leader in natural farming. With Naidu at the helm, its important to follow Andhra!
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Mr. Nishaanth Balashanmugam, Director of @GH2India, addressed the #GreenHydrogen for Youth session on "Green Hydrogen Simplified for the Youth – ‘What,’ ‘Why,’ & ‘How,’" underscoring the critical role of #GreenHydrogen in combating climate change. He urged the youth to actively contribute to environmental health, explaining that #GreenHydrogen is essential for a sustainable future. Highlighting the commitment of 190 countries to the Paris Agreement in 2016 to curb carbon emissions and greenhouse gases, Mr. Balashanmugam emphasised actionable steps young people can take at a personal level to fight climate change. #ICGH24 | #GreenHydrogen | #GreenHydrogenIndia | #GH2 | @JoshiPralhad | @mnreindia
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Breakout 3C: Certification Requirement for Green Hydrogen Value Chain from a Lifecycle Perspective began with an introduction from the moderator, Mr. Nishaanth Balashanmugam (@nishaanth), Director - India at Green Hydrogen Organisation. The session featured expert speakers: Shri @BakreAbhay, Mission Director, National Green Hydrogen Mission, @mnreindia Ms. Sonja Butzengeiger, Managing Director, @PerspectivesCC, Germany Dr. Samuel Bartlett, Director, @gh2org Mr. Rupesh Kumar Singh, Head - Renewables (India, Middle East and Africa), @TUVRheinlandNA Mr. Pulak Prakash, Director - Sales and Strategy, South Asia, @bureauveritas Mr. Timo Bollerhey, CEO, HINT.CO GmbH and Co-Creator and Lead Strategist, H2Global #ICGH24 | #GreenHydrogen | #GreenHydrogenIndia | #GH2 | @JoshiPralhad | @mnreindia | @PrinSciAdvGoI | @PetroleumMin | @IndiaDST | @IndiaDsir | @SECI_Ltd | @ficci_india | @IREDALtd | @EY_india | @pfclindia | @BPCLimited | @IndianOilcl | @renew_power | @AMGreen_Group | @Gpclsm |
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Nishaanth Balashanmugam retweeted
At a recent luncheon with @gh2org, @mnreindia Secretary Mr. Bhupinder Singh Bhalla reaffirmed India’s commitment to global #GreenHydrogen supply. Large-scale projects are in the pipeline, with gigawatt-scale operations set to begin by April 2027. @jonasmoberg1
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A focussed roundtable leading to some great insights and deeper understanding into how we can kick start the adoption of green ammonia and the role industrial clusters can play in the energy transition. @jonasmoberg1 @topnigel @gh2org @wef
Fantastic discussions at the Roundtable @gh2org co-hosted with @wef, exploring the intricacies of green ammonia stimulation and the pivotal role of industrial clusters in New Delhi today #GreenHydrogen #IndustrialClusters
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Exploring Tamil Nadu's renewable energy with @ErikSolheim, @nishaanth, and Mr. Rajesh Lakhoni, IAS, Chairman of TANGEDCO. Guided by global perspectives, the conversation delved into insights on sustainable energy, community engagement, and global regulations for green hydrogen.
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COP28 in Dubai saw record turnout, marking a transformative shift in the fight against climate change. The commitment to combat climate change and invest in renewables was clear. India, a key player, is poised to drive energy independence and innovation in the sector. #COP28
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Represented @GH2India at the Intl. Hydro Power Congress in Nov 2023. Discussed scaling renewables, high capital costs, and ensuring a just transition with a diverse panel including representatives from @GSolarCouncil, @iha_org, @GWECGlobalWind, @LDESCouncil and @GRA_Renewables
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