Mandate on green Hydrogen use by companies may be sent for Cabinet nod soon
RK Singh on Thursday said a proposal on mandating the use of green hydrogen for some industries may soon be sent for the cabinet's approval.
Basically that (green hydrogen consumption) mandate fixation is in process, Singh said at an event. «Most ministries want a smaller mandate to start with.
I want a larger mandate for obvious reasons,» he added.
Discussions with the concerned ministries have taken place so that we can have the mandates in place, he said. The nascent green hydrogen industry in the country has been awaiting clarity on how the government will support domestic demand creation.
Mandatory use of the fuel in sectors like fertilisers, steel and oil and gas, among others, is likely to play a crucial role in domestic consumption. Deliberations with various ministries have taken place and we have come across some figures which will go to the Cabinet, he said.
The National Green Hydrogen Mission, being spearheaded by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, has so far taken care of the supply and manufacturing of green hydrogen and electrolysers, including financial incentives.
The mission, launched in January, aims for at least 5 million metric tonnes of annual production capacity by 2030.
