Green hydrogen serves as a foundational pillar to pursue industrial, macro-scale decarbonisation and develop a more sustainable energy system for the future.
Mr. AK Tyagi, Founder, Chairman & Managing Director, Nuberg Group of Industries.
Green Hydrogen holds transformative potential for achieving climate neutrality and reshaping the future energy landscape with greater resilience and sustainability. Governments and industries are intensifying their efforts to reduce carbon emissions, and in this pursuit, green hydrogen is proving to be pivotal solution.
Produced exclusively from renewable sources, through zero-emission electrolysis, green hydrogen is a clean, flexible fuel for decarbonisation of the industrial sector.
Green hydrogen represents more than just a clean fuel option, it is the catalyst poised to transform the energy and industrial sectors fundamentally. As a zero-emission energy carrier, it provides crucial value for segments that have long depended on fossil fuels. Green hydrogen offers a powerful solution to decarbonize hard-to-abate industries like steel, cement and chemicals, simultaneously functioning as a clean feedstock and combustion fuel. This dual role promotes eco-friendly growth, carbon reductions and drives technological advancements.
The horizon of green hydrogen’s impact stretches into transport, where maritime and aviation segments, shaped by strict energy density requirements, are now testing green hydrogen and its derivatives such as green ammonia, methanol acting as gateways to zero-emission operations. Additionally, green hydrogen enables large-scale storage of surplus renewable energy, helping to smooth the fluctuations inherent ensuring grid reliability.
India has taken a leadership position with bold ambitions like the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), aiming the global shift to green energy. The National Green Hydrogen Mission, launched in 2023, aims to produce 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030. Beyond decarbonizing industry, this initiative is expected to save INR 1 lakh crore in annual fossil fuel imports, create over 600,000 new jobs, and position India firmly as a global hub for green hydrogen innovation and export.
This effort is not only about energy transformation, but also about:
On global stage, countries such as Germany and Japan are making significant advancements in integrated hydrogen strategies on global supply chains, international alliances, and sustainable development. International cooperation is essential for scaling technologies, enhancing supply chain resilience and establishing hydrogen as a pillar of the international low-carbon economy.
Beyond climate benefits, green hydrogen offers distinct logistical and economic advantages:
Green hydrogen is efficient for long-distance transport as it can be carried and stored with less infrastructure compared to electricity thus making it a preferred energy carrier in places where grid lines are not available.
In terms of industrial integration, hydrogen will decarbonize hard industrial processes, replace feedstocks that are high in carbon, and operate the new generation of fuel cells.
Green hydrogen promotes synergy among four previously separate sectors–power, chemical, mobility, and manufacturing systems, thus enabling optimal resource utilization as well as sustainability.
Though the prospects are promising, several hurdles need to be addressed.
The growing green hydrogen industry relies heavily on engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) expertise, particularly for high-efficiency, scalable systems for low-cost hydrogen production, such as Next-Gen Electrolyser design.
On the other hand, advanced digital tools, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) are enabling predictive energy management and process optimization—not just within hydrogen production plants, but also across associated chemical facilities. Furthermore, green projects focus on recovering waste heat while integrating renewable energy sources and optimizing plant operation efficiency to execute effective and sustainable projects across their lifecycle.
Thus, in conclusion, green hydrogen serves as a foundational pillar to pursue industrial, macro-scale decarbonisation and developing a more sustainable energy system for the future. It stands to be a powerful emissions reduction tool while catalysing innovation and providing economic and energy security growth opportunities. As industries and markets transform globally, the vision for engineering, integrated technologies, and relentless teamwork grows stronger progressively.
