New Delhi, Dec 14 (NationPress) The Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, announced on Sunday that India's "next significant energy transformation has arrived" with a plan to develop 900 KTPA (kilo tonnes per annum) of Green Hydrogen by 2030. This initiative aims to pave the way for cleaner industries, low-carbon supply chains, and new-age employment opportunities in the future.

In a post shared on X, the minister referred to this initiative as "a daring move towards a more sustainable economy under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi."

Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) in India's oil sector, such as Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, Hindustan Petroleum, and the upstream giant ONGC, are actively working on a substantial portion of the country's green hydrogen capacity to meet this ambitious target, all part of the broader National Green Hydrogen Mission. This mission is designed to reduce dependency on fossil fuels, minimize imports, and establish India as a leader in clean energy, aided by various incentive schemes and domestic manufacturing.

This endeavor aligns with the overarching goals of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, which sets a target of producing 5 MMT (Million Metric Tonnes) by 2030 and provides incentives for electrolyser manufacturing and green hydrogen production.

The National Green Hydrogen Mission is a strategic initiative from the government aimed at positioning India as a global hub for green hydrogen, attracting significant investments and generating employment.

The Petroleum Minister further emphasized the advancements made under the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme (GHCI), indicating that state energy companies are projected to save the nation Rs 1 lakh crore in imports.

"India is cultivating trust in every molecule of hydrogen. The Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme (GHCI), introduced in April 2025, guarantees that hydrogen is authentically green—produced using renewable energy with emissions lower than 2 kg of carbon dioxide per kg," Puri previously stated.

This initiative positions India to achieve its climate objectives while fostering a new clean energy economy, with PSUs playing a pivotal role in enhancing domestic production capabilities.

Union Minister Shripad Y. Naik mentioned last month that India is steadily progressing towards a target of 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030 and aims for net-zero emissions by 2070.

The minister underscored the transition of the National Green Hydrogen Mission from planning to execution, with incentive schemes valued at Rs 17,000 crore and projects allocated for 3,000 MW per annum of domestic electrolyser manufacturing and 862,000 tonnes per annum of green hydrogen production.

He also noted that India's installed capacity for non-fossil fuel-based power generation has nearly reached 260 GW, primarily driven by solar and wind energy.