India Targets Competitive Green Hydrogen Derivatives for Global Export Markets

India is positioning itself to produce green hydrogen derivatives for international markets at competitive prices, supported by expanding renewable energy capacity and government-backed investments in the sector, according to Abhay Bakre, Mission Director for the National Green Hydrogen Mission at the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).

Bakre said India could supply cleaner fuels to countries seeking to reduce dependence on conventional energy sources, with green hydrogen serving as the basis for products such as green ammonia and green methanol.

“India has a strong advantage in renewable energy, and we are in a position to produce different hydrogen derivatives at the most competitive prices in the world. Potential energy-importing countries want to shift towards cleaner fuels, and India is well-positioned to provide these green fuels. These fuels are produced through green hydrogen, such as green ammonia, green methanol, and other derivatives,” Bakre said.

Bharat Renewable Energy Summit to Bring Together Global Stakeholders

Bakre was speaking ahead of the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo, scheduled to take place in New Delhi from November 2 to 5, 2026.

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s flagship event will bring together the Global ISA Assembly, Renewable Energy Expo and International Conference on Green Hydrogen. The programme is expected to include participation from more than 10 partner countries and several Indian state governments.

According to Bakre, the event will focus on investment opportunities, manufacturing capabilities and policy incentives across different regions.

“Several states have also confirmed their participation as official partners. More than 7,000 delegates are expected to attend, with around 90 policy and technical sessions, including plenary sessions where participants will discuss emerging technologies, upcoming policies, and investment opportunities through industry roundtables,” he added.

Germany-India Cooperation Seen in Electrolyser Manufacturing

Stefan Kaufmann, former German parliamentarian and former Green Hydrogen Commissioner of the German government, said India is emerging as a potential producer of green hydrogen and its derivatives for export markets.

“We see India as one of the most important and interesting producers of green derivatives and hydrogen,” he said.

Kaufmann also highlighted the potential for cooperation between Indian and German companies in electrolyser manufacturing. He said German companies could contribute technology while Indian manufacturing could benefit from lower production costs.

“In Germany, we have some of the best technologies in that field of electrolysers, but the costs are much too high. Cooperation between German and Indian companies could help build manufacturing capacity,” he explained.

National Green Hydrogen Mission Targets 5 Million Tonnes by 2030

India launched the National Green Hydrogen Mission in January 2023 with a financial outlay of Rs 19,744 crore. The programme targets at least 5 million metric tonnes of annual green hydrogen production capacity by 2030.

The mission is expected to attract more than Rs 8 lakh crore in investment and support the addition of approximately 125 GW of renewable energy capacity by the end of the decade.

Under the programme, the government has so far awarded 3,000 MW per annum of electrolyser manufacturing capacity and 862,000 tonnes per annum of green hydrogen production capacity.

The first green hydrogen hub under the mission is being developed at Pudimadaka near Visakhapatnam. The project involves an investment of around Rs 1.85 lakh crore, with a significant focus on export markets.