**Executive Summary**
This document outlines the progress of the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) in India, aiming to establish the country as a global hub for green hydrogen production, usage, and export by 2030. It details awarded capacities for electrolyser manufacturing and green hydrogen production, the recognition of Green Hydrogen Hubs, and support for private sector investment. The target is to achieve a production capacity of 5 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) per annum of green hydrogen by 2030.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT):**
* **Electrolyser Manufacturing:** 3000 MW per annum electrolyser manufacturing capacity has been awarded to 15 companies.
* **Green Hydrogen Production:**
* 862,000 tonnes per annum green hydrogen production capacity has been awarded to 18 companies.
* 20,000 tonnes per annum of green hydrogen production capacity has been awarded for supply to refineries of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited.
* Prices have been discovered by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for the production and supply of 7,24,000 Metric Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) of Green Ammonia to 13 fertilizer units across India.
* **Green Hydrogen Hubs:**
* Deendayal Port (Kandla, Gujarat), V. O. Chidambaranar Port (Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu), and Paradip Port (Odisha) have been recognized as green hydrogen hubs.
* The Ministry has endorsed NTPC's proposal for a Green Hydrogen Hub at Pudimadaka, Andhra Pradesh.
* The Government of Andhra Pradesh has issued an order to establish the state as India's largest green hydrogen hub by 2030.
* V. O. Chidambaranar Port Authority has awarded a project to develop a bunkering and refuelling facility for green methanol at the port.
* **Additional Support Measures:**
* Green Hydrogen/Green Ammonia plants commissioned by 31.12.2030, that use renewable energy are exempt from ISTS charges for 25 years.
* Standalone plants producing Green Hydrogen/Green Ammonia using electrolysis of water with Renewable Energy are exempt from prior Environmental Clearance.
* Duty benefits are allowed for installation and O&M of renewable energy equipment for captive consumption of the unit.
* Exemption from ALMM and RLMM requirements for Renewable Energy plants located inside Special Economic Zones (SEZs) or Export Oriented Units (EOUs) exclusively supplying power for production plants of Green Hydrogen (or its derivatives).
**Impact Analysis**
**Companies Involved in Electrolyser Manufacturing and Green Hydrogen Production**
* **Impact:** These companies will receive incentives and support to establish and expand their manufacturing and production capacities.
* **Action Required:** These companies need to execute their awarded projects and meet the specified targets.
**Fertilizer Units**
* **Impact:** 13 fertilizer units across India will receive Green Ammonia for fertilizer production.
* **Action Required:** Manage supply agreements, logistics, and pricing to integrate Green Ammonia into their production processes.
**Ports (Deendayal, V.O. Chidambaranar, Paradip, and Pudimadaka)**
* **Impact:** These ports will be developed as Green Hydrogen Hubs, requiring infrastructure development and operational adjustments.
* **Action Required:** Develop necessary infrastructure for hydrogen storage, handling, and export.
**Government of Andhra Pradesh**
* **Impact:** Andhra Pradesh aims to transform into a Green Hydrogen Valley by 2030, attracting investment and fostering sustainable development.
* **Action Required:** Develop a comprehensive roadmap and policy framework to support the Green Hydrogen ecosystem in the state.
**Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)**
* **Impact**: SECI is tasked with facilitating the discovery of prices for the production and supply of Green Ammonia.
* **Action Required:** Ensure transparent price discovery and efficient supply chain management.
Key Entities Referenced
National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM): Aims to make India a global hub for the production, usage, and export of green hydrogen and its derivatives.
Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT): Comprises incentive schemes for electrolyser manufacturing and green hydrogen production.
Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI): Discovered prices for the production and supply of 7,24,000 Metric Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) of Green Ammonia.
Andhra Pradesh: State aiming to become India's largest green hydrogen hub and a Green Hydrogen Valley by 2030.
Ports (Deendayal, VO Chidambaranar, Paradip): Recognized as green hydrogen hubs under the NGHM
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 692
ANSWERED ON 04.02.2026
IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL GREEN HYDROGEN MISSION
692. DR. K SUDHAKAR
SMT. SANJNA JATAV
Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:
(a) the present status of implementation of the National Green Hydrogen Mission
including electrolyser manufacturing and hydrogen production capacity awarded;
(b) the details of green ammonia supply agreements signed with fertilizer units and the
pricing achieved;
(c) the ports designated as Green Hydrogen Hubs and the infrastructure being developed
for hydrogen export;
(d) the timeline and milestones for achieving the five Million Metric Tonne (MMT) green
hydrogen production target by the year 2030 and the major milestones identified for
achieving this target; and
(e) the support given to the private sector for investing in Green Hydrogen technologies?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER
(SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)
(a) to (e) The Government of India is implementing the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), with
an objective to make India a global hub of production, usage and export of green hydrogen and its
derivatives. Mission aims to establish Green Hydrogen production capacity of 5 Million Metric Tonnes
(MMT) per annum by 2030.
The progress achieved under NGHM is given below:
1. Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT)
i. Incentive scheme for electrolyser manufacturing
• 3000 MW per annum electrolyser manufacturing capacity has been awarded to 15
companies.
ii. Incentive schemes for green hydrogen production
• 8,62,000 tonnes per annum of green hydrogen production capacity has been awarded to 18
companies.
• 20,000 tonnes per annum of green hydrogen production capacity has been awarded for
supply to refineries of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited.
• Prices have been discovered by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for the
production and supply of 7,24,000 Metric Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) of Green Ammonia(a derivative of Green Hydrogen) to 13 fertilizer units across India. The details are provided
at Annexure.
2. Green Hydrogen Hubs
I. Deendayal Port (Kandla, Gujarat), V. O. Chidambaranar Port (Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu) and
Paradip Port (Odisha) have been recognised as green hydrogen hubs under the NGHM.
II. In addition, the ministry has endorsed the proposal by NTPC for setting up of the Green
Hydrogen Hub at Pudimadaka, Andhra Pradesh.
III. Government of Andhra Pradesh has issued an order for establishing the State as India’s largest
green hydrogen hub and outlining a roadmap to transform Andhra Pradesh into a Green
Hydrogen Valley by 2030.
3. V. O. Chidambaranar Port Authority has awarded a project for development of bunkering and refuelling
facility for green methanol at the port.
In addition, following support is provided under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, to encourage
investment in the green hydrogen technologies:
I. Green Hydrogen/Green Ammonia Plants commissioned on or before 31.12.2030, and which utilize
renewable energy for the production of Green Hydrogen or Green Ammonia, have been granted
exemption from the payment of ISTS charges for a period of 25 years, starting from the date of
commissioning of the project.
II. Standalone plants producing Green Hydrogen/Green Ammonia by way of electrolysis of water using
Renewable Energy, have been exempted from requirement of prior Environmental Clearance under
the provisions of the Environment Impact Assessment Notification 2006.
III. Duty benefits under Section 26 of SEZ Act, 2005 have been allowed to the units for installation as
well as O&M of renewable energy equipment exclusively for captive consumption of the unit.
IV. Exemption has been granted from ALMM and RLMM requirements for Renewable Energy plants
located inside an Special Economic Zone (SEZ) or Export Oriented Unit (EOU) and supplying power
exclusively for production plants of Green Hydrogen (or its derivatives).
*****Annexure
Prices discovered for production and supply of Green Ammonia
Green
Discovered
S. Ammonia Selected Green
Procurer fertilizer unit price
No. capacity Ammonia producer
(Rs. /kg) *
(MTPA)
1 Paradeep Phosphate 75000 55.75 Acme Cleantech
Limited (Paradeep) Solutions Private Limited
2 Krishana Phoschem 70000 51.8 NTPC Renewable Energy
Limited, Meghnagar Limited
3 Madhya Bharat Agro 60000 52.25 Oriana Power Limited
Products Limited-II, Sagar
4 Madhya Bharat Agro 70000 53.05 SCC Infrastructure Pvt.
Products Limited-III, Dhule Ltd. with M/s InSolare
Energy Limited
5 Gujarat Narmada Valley 50000 52.5 Onix Renewable Limited
Fertilizers & Chemicals
Limited (GNFC), Bharuch
6 Coromandel International 85000 50.75 Jakson Green and Ocior
Limited (CIL), Kakinada
7 Coromandel International 50000 51.89 Acme Cleantech
Limited (CIL), Solutions Private Limited
Vishakhapatnam
8 Indian Farmers Fertiliser 100000 54.73 Acme Cleantech
Cooperative Limited Solutions Private Limited
(IFFCO), Kandla
9 Indian Farmers Fertiliser 100000 49.75 Acme Cleantech
Cooperative Limited Solutions Private Limited
(IFFCO), Paradeep
10 Paradeep Phosphates 25000 62.84 Acme Cleantech
Limited (PPL), Zuarinagar Solutions Private Limited
11 Indorama India Private 20000 64.74 Acme Cleantech
Limited (IIPL), Haldia Solutions Private Limited
12 Mangalore Chemicals & 15000 57.65 SCC Infrastructure Pvt.
Fertilizers Ltd. (MCFL), Ltd. with M/s InSolare
Mangalore Energy Limited
13 Madras Fertilizers Limited 4000 50 Suryam International
(MFL), Chennai Private Limited