In India, BioEnergy Times reported that the Gujarat government has announced the Green Hydrogen Policy 2025, setting out a detailed plan to turn the state into a major center for green hydrogen production and exports over the next decade.
Under the policy, Gujarat aims to build green hydrogen production capacity of 3 million metric tons per year by 2035. This will be supported by 30 gigawatts of electrolyser capacity and 75 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity. To meet these targets, the state is seeking investments of nearly $55.6 billion, across the green hydrogen and renewable energy sectors.
The report noted that the government estimates that the policy could reduce natural gas use by at least 2 million metric tons per year, and cut carbon dioxide emissions by about 5 million metric tons annually, according to the report.
Renewable power for green hydrogen projects can be sourced through captive plants, third-party supply, distribution companies, power exchanges or a mix of these options, the report added.
Project allocation may be done through competitive bidding or based on directions issued by state-level committees. Projects proposed by state and central public sector units may be approved directly, it added.
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