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Common Protocol for Hydrogen Certification Could Accelerate Green Hydrogen Ecosystem, says MNRE Secretary
MNRE conducted ‘Green Hydrogen – Accelerating Net-Zero Pathways’ with active participation by International Research Organizations, Industry and regulatory bodies
April 03, 2023. By Anurima Mondal

On the side-lines of the second Energy Transition Working Group meeting, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) hosted the side event ‘Green Hydrogen - Advancing Net-Zero Pathways.’ Green hydrogen is anticipated to play a crucial role in decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors and achieving G20 nations' net-zero goals.
The side event, conducted in partnership with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and International Solar Alliance (ISA) with World Resources Institute India (WRI India) as knowledge partner, saw active participation by international research organizations, industry participants, regulatory bodies and other key stakeholders.
The discussions were centred around policy, regulatory, and financial frameworks to accelerate the deployment of green hydrogen and promote cooperation amongst G20 nations.
The event also featured an exhibition where India’s first H2 Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) truck was displayed.
Speaking at the inaugural session in his keynote address, MNRE Secretary Bhupinder Singh Bhalla said, “Creating policy mechanisms and regulatory frameworks along with establishing collaborations between countries, could accelerate a green hydrogen ecosystem. Developing consensus on a common framework for hydrogen certification would be extremely critical to enable global hydrogen trade. Achieving this will be of paramount importance as part of G20 deliberations and discussions.”
Giving a global perspective on green hydrogen, Gauri Singh - Deputy Director General, IRENA, said “At present about 100 MTs of hydrogen is produced globally, and 98 percent of that comes from fossil fuels. The world's current power consumption, 21,000 TWh, must be generated six times over to switch to a "green hydrogen economy."
Madhav Pai, Interim CEO & Program Executive Director - Sustainable Cities & Transport, WRI India added, “Green hydrogen is poised to play a vital role in the cross-sectoral decarbonisation of hard-to-abate sectors and is therefore a crucial element for a sustainable, low-carbon future. There exist unique prospects for the world's leading economies to engage in cooperative and collaborative efforts critical for addressing economic and technical challenges and building a resilient global hydrogen value chain.”
Substantive and coordinated global efforts are required to position green hydrogen as a key lever for energy transition.
The side event, conducted in partnership with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and International Solar Alliance (ISA) with World Resources Institute India (WRI India) as knowledge partner, saw active participation by international research organizations, industry participants, regulatory bodies and other key stakeholders.
The discussions were centred around policy, regulatory, and financial frameworks to accelerate the deployment of green hydrogen and promote cooperation amongst G20 nations.
The event also featured an exhibition where India’s first H2 Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) truck was displayed.
Speaking at the inaugural session in his keynote address, MNRE Secretary Bhupinder Singh Bhalla said, “Creating policy mechanisms and regulatory frameworks along with establishing collaborations between countries, could accelerate a green hydrogen ecosystem. Developing consensus on a common framework for hydrogen certification would be extremely critical to enable global hydrogen trade. Achieving this will be of paramount importance as part of G20 deliberations and discussions.”
Giving a global perspective on green hydrogen, Gauri Singh - Deputy Director General, IRENA, said “At present about 100 MTs of hydrogen is produced globally, and 98 percent of that comes from fossil fuels. The world's current power consumption, 21,000 TWh, must be generated six times over to switch to a "green hydrogen economy."
Madhav Pai, Interim CEO & Program Executive Director - Sustainable Cities & Transport, WRI India added, “Green hydrogen is poised to play a vital role in the cross-sectoral decarbonisation of hard-to-abate sectors and is therefore a crucial element for a sustainable, low-carbon future. There exist unique prospects for the world's leading economies to engage in cooperative and collaborative efforts critical for addressing economic and technical challenges and building a resilient global hydrogen value chain.”
Substantive and coordinated global efforts are required to position green hydrogen as a key lever for energy transition.
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