The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) announced that it will host the International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH 2025) on November 11–12 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The high-level gathering will bring together senior government officials, industry leaders, technical experts, students, and international delegates to accelerate India’s clean energy transition.
Advancing the National Green Hydrogen Mission
Positioned as a strategic platform, ICGH 2025 will support India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM). The conference will focus on scaling up domestic green hydrogen production, creating enabling infrastructure, promoting market adoption, and strengthening international cooperation in emerging clean fuel technologies.
Key Themes and Session Focus
*Discussions will span several critical themes, including:
*Financing models for large-scale hydrogen rollout
*Green hydrogen certification and standards
*Port readiness and export logistics
*Skill development and workforce training
Localisation of Manufacturing Technologies
The sessions will also highlight region-specific opportunities, acknowledging the varied industrial, geographical, and infrastructure needs across India. Senior representatives from the Ministries of Power, Ports, Steel, Fertilisers, and Science & Technology will take part, underscoring the cross-sector significance of green hydrogen in India’s industrial growth, energy security, and export competitiveness.
Strong International Representation
Delegations from leading global organisations—including IRENA, Hydrogen Europe, the H2 Global Foundation, the Korea Hydrogen Alliance, and the Port of Rotterdam Authority—will participate. Their presence reflects India’s growing role in shaping global green hydrogen supply chains and market frameworks.
Aligning Policy, Industry, and Research
Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary of MNRE and Chairman of SECI, highlighted, “Green hydrogen will be key to ensuring clean, affordable, and domestically produced energy. The sector is evolving, and clarity on technology choices, cost trends, infrastructure needs, and demand creation is essential. ICGH 2025 will help align government, industry, and research priorities so implementation under the Mission progresses in a coordinated way.”
Setting the Stage for Scaled Implementation
As reported by energywatch.in, overall, the conference signals a shift from pilot projects to large-scale implementation. Policy clarity on technology pathways, financing structures, and infrastructure investment will be crucial. These factors are expected to drive faster growth in India’s green hydrogen ecosystem in the coming years.
