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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between M/s Greenko ZeroC Private Limited (Greenko) and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has been signed to jointly seek opportunities in renewable energy, green hydrogen, green ammonia, and other derivatives of green hydrogen.
The two-year agreement was signed in New Delhi on July 26, 2022, by ONGC Director Onshore Shri Anurag Sharma and Greenko CEO & Managing Director Shri Anil Kumar Chalamalasetty. Also present were Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Urban Affairs Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Secretary (MoP&NG) Shri Pankaj Jain, ONGC CMD Dr. Alka Mittal, and ONGC Director (Finance).

One of the most well-known suppliers of renewable energy in India is Greenko. It is valid for two years. Hardeep Singh Puri witnessed the signing. According to a statement by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, India’s goal of producing 5 million tonnes of Green Hydrogen per year by 2030 will be achieved through the activities set out in this MoU.

However, Hydrogen gas is not available in independent form in nature on the earth’s surface. Hence it is to be extracted from various sources of Hydrogen. The two most significant sources of Hydrogen are – Water and Hydrocarbons (fossils).

(MoU) has been signed by Oil & Natural Gas Corporation and M/s Greenko ZeroC (Greenko) to cooperatively seek prospects in renewable energy, green hydrogen, green ammonia, and other green hydrogen derivatives and to work together to look for opportunities in the green hydrogen and renewable energy sectors.

The goal of this MoU is to make India a center for green hydrogen on a global scale, in keeping with the National Hydrogen Mission established by the Honourable Prime Minister. In order to meet India’s goal of producing 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030, the efforts envisioned under this MoU will be helpful.

Hydrogen Gentech Private Limited (HGPL) uses different technologies for the production of Hydrogen gas from Water and Hydrocarbons. Through water electrolysis using Bipolar Technology (Green technology) from water. Through Steam Methane Reforming and Methanol Cracking from Hydrocarbons.
Based in India, Hydrogen Gentech Private Limited (HGPL) is a manufacturer and provider of hydrogen generation plants using international technology. a business that has a distinct focus on green hydrogen generation, purification, and recovery technologies, as well as its applications in the industries of industry, renewable energy, fuel, and transportation.

Bosch is expanding into the creation of parts for electrolyzers, devices that utilize electrolysis to separate water into hydrogen and oxygen. In an ideal world, the electricity needed for this function would come from renewable resources like wind or photovoltaic energy, in which case the end product would be referred to as “green hydrogen.”

Utilizing its experience, Bosch will dedicate the Mobility Solutions business area to the development of electrolyzer components and invest up to €500 million in this project by the end of the decade. Demand for green hydrogen is increasing quickly, and not just in energy-intensive industries such as steel, chemicals, and heavy-duty freight, but also in private real estate . This is because energy sources are becoming more diverse, we are moving away from fossil fuels, and we need to minimise CO2 emissions.

By 2030, the EU projects that demand would increase to over ten million metric tonnes annually. In the same time frame, according to Bosch, the global market for electrolyzer components will rise to a size of around €14 billion, with Europe expected to have the fastest rates of development. In order to construct a “smart module,” which combines the electrolyzer stack with a control unit, power electronics, and other sensors, Bosch is working with a number of partners. The company intends to provide these smart modules to manufacturers of electrolysis plants and industrial service providers starting in 2025, with pilot facilities set to go into operation in the following year.

Bosch will integrate a number of these little components using a straightforward procedure. They can then be employed in both smaller units with a capacity of up to ten megawatts and in gigawatt-rated onshore and offshore plants – whether in new-build projects or in existing facilities for conversion to the production of green hydrogen.

The automobile sector’s continuous change represents a significant challenge for the whole industry. As usual, innovation is Bosch’s reaction in this case. The corporation is grabbing the chance to further protect jobs by entering a new industry, one that will add a nonautomotive wing to its mobility solutions business. This growth into electrolyzer components is anticipated to generate employment opportunities for hundreds of employees in the upcoming years. Actually, Heyn added, “We’re juggling three things at once.”We’re having a significant impact on the environment, the economy, and society.”

The goal of ArcelorMittal is to lead the decarbonization of the steel industry, and this test represents a significant advancement in the company’s mission to produce zero-carbon steel using green hydrogen as an input via the DRI-based steelmaking method.

The goal of the experiment was to see if green hydrogen could be used instead of natural gas in the iron ore reduction process. In the initial test, green hydrogen replaced 6.8% of natural gas over the course of 24 hours, reducing CO2 emissions noticeably.

The test’s goal was to evaluate how well green hydrogen could take the place of natural gas in the iron ore reduction process. In this initial test, green hydrogen replaced 6.8% of natural gas for a 24-hour period, resulting in a discernible decrease in CO2 emissions. The electrolyser (a machine that creates green hydrogen from electricity and water) that created the green hydrogen utilised in the test was owned by a third party and shipped to Contrecoeur. Since the iron ore reduction process accounts for more than 75% of ArcelorMittal Long Products Canada’s (“AMLPC”) overall CO2 emissions, this represents a significant advancement.

AMLPC is evaluating the possibility of carrying out further tests in the coming months by increasing the use of green hydrogen at the DRI plant, which could eventually reduce CO [2] emissions in Contrecoeur by several hundred thousand tonnes per year.

A third-party electrolyzer (a device that produces green hydrogen from electricity and water) produced the green hydrogen utilised in the test, and it was transferred to Contrecoeur. Since the iron ore reduction process is responsible for more than 75% of ArcelorMittal Long Products Canada’s (“AMLPC”) overall CO2 emissions, this is a significant advancement.

By increasing the use of green hydrogen at the DRI facility, AMLPC is thinking about doing more trials in the coming months, which might reduce CO2 emissions in Contrecoeur by tens of thousands of tonnes annually. In Contrecoeur, the use of electrolyzers to produce green hydrogen is dependent on a variety of variables, including the availability of sufficient electricity to power the units.

The ArcelorMittal team was greeted by François Perras, President and CEO of AMLPC, on this crucial advancement in the production of low-CO2 steel:

“We just shown that Quebec can lead the world in the production of low-CO2 steel by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.”

ArcelorMittal intends to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 by reducing CO2 emissions intensity globally by 25% by 2030.

A statement on boosting EU production capacity for electrolyzers was signed by the European Commission, Hydrogen Europe, and 20 European businesses, including Topsoe. The proclamation supports the EU’s new goal to produce 20 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen domestically each year and import an extra 20 million tonnes each year.

The European Commission, Hydrogen Europe and 20 European companies including Topsoe signed a declaration on increasing electrolyzer manufacturing capacity in the EU

Power-to-X and energy independence in the EU won’t happen until we also increase electrolyzer production there, according to Roeland Baan, CEO of Topsoe. I am thus very pleased to see the EU’s and the industry’s commitment to doing just that.

The European Commission, Hydrogen Europe, and 20 European companies, including Topsoe, signed a declaration on increasing EU manufacturing capacity for electrolyzers. The declaration backs the EU’s new objective to domestically produce 20 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen annually and import an additional 20 million tonnes.

According to Roeland Baan, CEO of Topsoe, achieving Power-to-X and energy independence in the EU won’t be possible until we also enhance electrolyzer output there. I am thus extremely happy to see the industry’s and the EU’s dedication to achieving precisely that.

Three pillars support the united declaration:

1.pledging to defend the ambitious goals outlined in the reform of the Renewable Energy Directive and the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation Proposal, as well as ensuring a supportive regulatory environment through sufficient permitting regulations.

2. Expanding the Innovation Fund to include the production of new, zero- and low-carbon equipment, such as electrolyzers, will make it easier for people to acquire enough financing. In order to further encourage the widespread use of clean hydrogen technologies, state aid is also available to derisk investments and Carbon Contracts for Difference are implemented.

3. Increasing R&D and guaranteeing the timely and cheap availability of necessary components and materials are two ways to integrate supply chains.

In accordance with the Joint Declaration, the top electrolyzer producers in Europe pledged to boost their production capacity to 17.5 GW by 2025 and to further expand it to meet predicted demand for renewable hydrogen by 2030.

Electrolyser manufacturers in Europe committed on Thursday (5 May) to increase their manufacturing capacity tenfold – to 17.5 GW per year by 2025 – as part of a joint declaration with the European Commission in Brussels.

Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy, Shri R. K. Singh said that the government is working to develop mandates for green hydrogen blending in refineries, fertilisers, and city gas networks. These would create the necessary demand and lead to economies of scale for critical technologies like electrolysers.

The government is also developing a Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) programme to support the indigenisation of electrolysers. The initiative would target the establishment of 10 GW of domestic manufacturing capacity.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the National Hydrogen Mission and his vision to make India a global green hydrogen production and export hub last month.

In recent months, leading Indian companies have expressed interest in scaling up green hydrogen. In February, the union government announced a host of incentives as part of the Green Hydrogen Policy to develop India as a hub for green hydrogen manufacturing and exports. In October, RIL and Danish electrolyser manufacturer, Stiesdal, signed agreements to start local manufacturing in India. This could well be the start of a new industry that could support India’s economic growth in the coming decades.

Corporate boardrooms have also bought into the viability of the technology. Last year, some of India’s biggest companies announced substantial investments in different parts of the green hydrogen ecosystem. Globally, steel manufacturing contributes to around 7% of total greenhouse gas emissions.

In 2021, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, Tata Motors Ltd joined hands with Indian Oil Corp LTD to conduct a trial with 15 hydrogen fuel-cell-powered buses.Investments from the likes of IOCL also augurs well as this would ensure investments in production, storage, and supply of green hydrogen. The CEEW study recommends setting up a pilot green steel plant in India to promote domestic expertise in using hydrogen for steelmaking.

Policy changes that nudge Indian steelmakers to institutionalise high R&D spending and participate in technology collaboration and pilots must also be pursued. Finally, the hydrogen economy will need support from regulatory drivers like strict emissions norms and a pricing mechanism that penalises polluting fuels and incentivises cleaner alternatives.

A thriving local production ecosystem will not only create a domestic market but is expected to push exports as well, especially to countries such as Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and others. Export is considered lucrative since companies draw higher profit margins.

Green hydrogen is attracting attention as a potential source of clean energy, and is called as ‘the fuel of the future’.

Green hydrogen is defined as hydrogen produced by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable electricity. This is a very different pathway compared to both grey and blue. Grey hydrogen is traditionally produced from methane (CH4), split with steam into CO2 – the main culprit for climate change – and H2, hydrogen. It is produced at industrial scale today, with associated emissions comparable to the combined emissions of UK and Indonesia. It has no energy transition value, quite the opposite.

Green hydrogen could be a critical enabler of the global transition to sustainable energy and net zero emissions economies. It can be an effective and large scale source of fuel in a world that is weaning itself off fossil fuels.

There is unprecedented momentum around the world to fulfill hydrogen’s longstanding potential as a clean energy solution.

In India, several companies such as Gas Authority of India Limited, Adani Group, Bharat Petroleum, Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), Renew Power and others have declared their intentions to enter the green hydrogen space. L&T, IOCL and Renew Power, would be forming a joint venture in order to execute the project.

Reliance Industries is focused on becoming a producer of blue hydrogen, which is made from methane – the predominant constituent of natural gas.

In total, it is estimated that larger players such as L&T, Adani, and Reliance alone would pump Rs 6 trillion into the sector.

Globally, most of the hydrogen produced today is used in the refining and industrial sectors. By the end of the decade, the IEA anticipates that hydrogen will find a host of new applications, including powering grids and fueling the building and transportation sectors.

If the coal and coke that today power most blast furnaces could be replaced with green hydrogen, a sizeable amount of the sector’s emissions could be avoided.

In developing countries such as India, which is investing in the National Hydrogen Mission to help achieve its energy transition goals, hydrogen could be used in transportation, power generation and industry.

According to the IEA, hydrogen can also be used in batteries. Fuel cells could, if developed at a larger scale, help countries set up infrastructure that can store and stabilize the supply of renewable energy.

Every dream that had the power to transform this generation started from a hoax tale, people assumed it to be a complete nuisance, but when it became a reality, the world changed. The trains were considered to be driven by fuel, but by introducing the Mangelev concept, now You can easily move trains by creating an attractive force.

In the same manner, fossil fuels are considered the known and most efficient fuels, but due to rapid growth in population and vehicles, the users have considered using petrol as the best fuel. But due to rising demand and limited supply, there is a hike in petroleum prices, so the world is looking for a better alternative that can successfully replace known fuels.

So people prefer using hydrogen as a fuel for vehicles as it is said to produce the least emission making it both environment and vehicle-friendly. Governments worldwide are starting campaigns that make it easier for researchers to attain funding work on their projects. Various people are still against the vision of hydrogen as the primary fuel.

The biggest hurdle faced while attaining this dream is simply the demand. The rising number of vehicles incident abundant consumption, and to match that demand, the production has to be huge. The machinery for hydrogen fuel manufacturing is expensive so starting it on such a grand scale can either be the most profitable decision ever made or the worst decision ever made.

Amid the rising trend, various companies have come forward with their innovations regarding the project, some companies have developed a hydrogel fuel-powered train, and the list goes on. So there is a high possibility that hydrogen can be the next and best alternative for fuel. Some scientists question the claim of zero-emission; they state that the emission from hydrogen fuel is not zero nor minimal; it is emitted in abundant quantity.

So between these clashes of argument, the world is looking for fuel to solve all their issues. The benefits and losses of hydrogen are being evaluated, but it is highly likely to be our next fuel.

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As the world intensifies efforts to meet net-zero goals and transition toward sustainable energy, green hydrogen is emerging as one of the most promising alternatives to fossil fuels. It offers the possibility of deeply decarbonizing sectors that have long relied on carbon-heavy energy sources. This article explores how green hydrogen compares to fossil fuels, where it holds the most potential, and what challenges must be addressed for large-scale adoption.

What Is Green Hydrogen?

Green hydrogen is produced by electrolyzing water using electricity from renewable energy sources like solar, wind, or hydropower. Unlike grey hydrogen (produced using natural gas) or blue hydrogen (which uses carbon capture), green hydrogen involves no carbon emissions during production. The only by-product is oxygen, making it a zero-emission fuel.

The basic equation:

H₂O (water) + renewable electricity → H₂ (hydrogen) + O₂ (oxygen)

This clean production pathway positions green hydrogen as a key enabler in the shift toward a carbon-neutral future.

Limitations of Fossil Fuels

Fossil fuels have long powered modern industry and transportation, but their drawbacks are now at the center of climate discourse:

Environmental Impact: Extracting and burning fossil fuels releases significant amounts of CO₂, NOx, and SOx, contributing to climate change and air pollution.
Finite Resource: Fossil fuel reserves are depleting, increasing price volatility and long-term energy insecurity.
Regulatory Pressure: Governments are introducing stringent carbon taxes, bans, and emission mandates to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels.

These limitations are accelerating the search for scalable, clean, and reliable alternatives—paving the way for green hydrogen.

Why Green Hydrogen Is a Game-Changer

Green hydrogen stands out for its combination of environmental benefits and application versatility:

Carbon-Free Fuel: The use of green hydrogen emits only water vapor.
Scalable: Modular electrolyzers can be scaled based on industrial demand.
Versatile Applications: Hydrogen can be used as a fuel, industrial feedstock, energy carrier, and even for grid-scale storage.
Energy Carrier: It can store excess renewable energy for later use, enabling better grid flexibility.

For industrial buyers, this means an opportunity to switch to a future-proof, sustainable input material.

Sector-Wise Replacement Potential

1. Steel Industry

The steel sector is one of the largest industrial emitters of CO₂. Traditional blast furnaces use coking coal to reduce iron ore. Green hydrogen offers a low-carbon alternative through the Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) method. This can reduce emissions by up to 90%.

Example: ArcelorMittal and SSAB are piloting hydrogen-based DRI plants in Europe.

2. Ammonia Production

Ammonia production, especially for fertilizers, relies heavily on grey hydrogen via steam methane reforming (SMR). Replacing this with green hydrogen would eliminate nearly 500 million tonnes of CO₂ annually.

Green ammonia also has potential as a zero-carbon maritime fuel.

3. Transport & Mobility

Hydrogen-powered Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) are gaining traction for:

Long-haul trucking
Public buses
Trains and even aviation

Unlike batteries, hydrogen refueling takes minutes, and fuel cells perform well over long distances.

4. Refineries & Petrochemicals

These industries use hydrogen in hydrotreating, desulfurization, and hydrocracking processes. Green hydrogen can directly replace grey hydrogen to make refining more sustainable.

5. Power Sector

Green hydrogen supports power generation by:

Enabling long-duration energy storage (convert H₂ → electricity)
Acting as a feedstock for synthetic methane or ammonia
Supporting remote/off-grid power supply via hydrogen fuel cells

Current Challenges for Green Hydrogen

Despite its promise, green hydrogen adoption faces several roadblocks:

High Production Costs: Electrolyzers are expensive, and renewable electricity costs vary by region.
Efficiency Losses: End-to-end conversion (electricity → H₂ → electricity) has ~30–40% energy loss.
Infrastructure Gaps: Hydrogen pipelines, refueling stations, and storage solutions are still limited.
Material Scarcity: Electrolyzers require rare materials like iridium and platinum.

Global Policy Support Is Accelerating Adoption

Recognizing hydrogen’s potential, several countries are putting policy and capital behind the transition:

India: Under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, India targets 5 million metric tonnes (MMT) of annual production by 2030.
EU: Hydrogen is central to the EU’s decarbonization roadmap, with funding and infrastructure support.
USA: The U.S. has committed over $8 billion in funding for hydrogen hubs.

These initiatives reduce barriers to entry, stimulate investment, and provide a framework for public-private partnerships.

B2B Opportunities in the Green Hydrogen Transition

For manufacturers, EPC contractors, and industrial clients, the rise of green hydrogen opens up:

New product development (electrolyzer components, hydrogen-ready turbines, etc.)
Sustainability-linked contracts (green steel, green ammonia, low-carbon fuels)
Export potential to global markets demanding clean energy inputs
Strategic partnerships across renewables, infrastructure, and hydrogen supply chains

Forward-looking businesses can gain early-mover advantages by adapting to hydrogen-ready technologies.

Green hydrogen will not replace fossil fuels overnight, but it is on track to become the cornerstone of low-carbon industry, transport, and power. Its modularity, versatility, and zero-emission credentials make it an indispensable part of future energy systems.

For B2B stakeholders, the message is clear: embrace green hydrogen early to stay competitive, relevant, and sustainable in a rapidly changing energy landscape.

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