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India-Germany Green Hydrogen Roadmap: Advancing a Global Hydrogen Economy

India and Germany have unveiled the Indo-German Green Hydrogen Roadmap, a strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating the global green hydrogen economy. This partnership combines India’s vast renewable energy potential with Germany’s technological expertise, fostering innovation, trade, and large-scale deployment of green hydrogen.

Key Focus Areas

1. Investment in Green Hydrogen & Derivatives

• Targeting hard-to-abate industries (steel, refineries, fertilizers), transport (shipping, aviation, heavy-duty trucking), and power applications.
• Developing regional hydrogen hubs and export-oriented green hydrogen production in India, including green ammonia terminals for exports to Germany.

2. Facilitating Global Green Hydrogen Trade

• Strengthening bilateral offtake agreements and promoting hydrogen trading platforms.
• Exploring government-backed auctions, such as H2Global and the EU Green Hydrogen Bank, to ensure a structured market.

3. Joint Research & Development Initiatives

• Advancing hydrogen storage, transportation, and integrated applications.
• Encouraging collaboration between research institutions and industries through targeted funding programs.

4. Standardization & Certification

• Establishing mutually recognized regulations, safety standards, and certification schemes to ensure sustainable hydrogen trade.

5. Workforce Development & Training

• Launching specialized training programs for installers, developers, and policymakers to strengthen the green hydrogen workforce.

Benefits of the Collaboration

• Accelerated Hydrogen Deployment – Driving technological advancements and scaling production.
• Energy Security – Reducing dependence on fossil fuels and diversifying energy sources.
• Economic Growth – Creating green jobs and investment opportunities.
• Climate Action – Supporting global decarbonization efforts.
• Stronger Bilateral Trade – Boosting Indo-German cooperation in the renewable energy sector.

This roadmap strengthens India's position as a green hydrogen export hub while enabling Germany to meet its clean energy targets, paving the way for a sustainable global hydrogen economy.