India will supply a total of 4.12 lakh tonne of green hydrogen derivatives to Japan and Singapore, said Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday.
The minister also launched Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India (GHCI), aimed at establishing a framework to certify green hydrogen production and ensure transparency, traceability, and market credibility. The GHCI mandates that all green hydrogen producers—except those producing solely for export—must undergo a certification process to verify that their hydrogen is produced exclusively using renewable energy sources.
“India has entered into agreements with Singapore and Japan for the supply of 4.12 lakh tonne of green hydrogen derivatives. Our country is emerging as a global leader in the field of green hydrogen. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we are committed to achieving our target of 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen production by 2030,” Joshi said.
The certification process will be conducted by Accredited Carbon Verification (ACV) Agencies listed by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). Once India’s carbon market is launched in 2026, the green hydrogen certificates will also become tradable assets within the market.
Joshi said certification is crucial to ensure that green hydrogen is truly green. With defined standards now in place, our green hydrogen will carry a mark of quality and credibility, making it globally competitive and export-ready. The National Green Hydrogen Mission, launched in January 2023 with an outlay of Rs 19,744 crore, aims to establish a green hydrogen production capacity of at least 5 million metric tonnes per year by 2030.
Joshi also mentioned that discussions are ongoing with state governments to sign Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for renewable energy. He is working with the Ministry of Power and the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) to address pending regulatory issues.
