What is India's revised green hydrogen production target for 2030?

India now expects its green hydrogen production capacity to reach 3 million tonnes by the end of the decade, with the original 5 million tonne-per-year goal likely to be achieved by 2032.

Why has India's green hydrogen industry faced challenges?

Delays in clean fuel mandates globally have clouded the hydrogen demand outlook, prompting Indian producers to stretch project timelines. India also had to drop its plan to mandate the use of green hydrogen and ammonia by domestic industries due to prohibitive costs.

Where will most of India's green hydrogen output be directed?

Approximately 70% of India's planned green hydrogen production is expected to be exported to key markets like Europe, Japan, and South Korea, with the remaining portion consumed mainly by domestic fertilizer makers and oil refineries.

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India Scales Back 2030 Green Hydrogen Goal Amid Global Policy Shifts

11 Nov

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Summary

India likely to miss 2030 goal of 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen
Delays in clean fuel mandates cloud global hydrogen demand outlook
India to focus on exports, with 70% of planned output destined for Europe, Japan, and South Korea

India Scales Back 2030 Green Hydrogen Goal Amid Global Policy Shifts

As of November 11th, 2025, India is facing challenges in meeting its ambitious 2030 goal of producing 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually. According to Santosh Kumar Sarangi, the secretary at the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, a series of delays in clean fuel mandates has clouded the global hydrogen demand outlook, forcing Indian producers to stretch their project timelines to avoid oversupply.

The International Maritime Organization's recent decision to postpone a vote on requiring the global shipping industry to shift to green fuels has been a significant setback. Additionally, India had originally aimed to mandate the use of green hydrogen and ammonia by domestic industries to stimulate domestic demand, but this strategy was dropped after the costs proved prohibitive.