India, US prioritise to support each others’ hydrogen missions: USISPF
India and the US are positioning themselves as global leaders in the energy transition, with a focus on advancing hydrogen as a key element in decarbonization efforts. Through initiatives like the Strategic Clean Energy Partnership and India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission, both countries are enhancing collaboration in clean energy technologies. Joint efforts in research, development, and public-private partnerships are central to building a strong hydrogen economy, creating employment, and reducing carbon emissions while progressing toward a sustainable future.
Noting the emergence of India and the US as committed front-runners for the global energy transition, the head of a top India-centric American strategic and business advocacy group said the two countries have made it a priority to support each other’s national hydrogen missions.
As the two largest democracies in the world, the US and India are uniquely positioned to lead the global charge in addressing climate change through innovative clean energy solutions where hydrogen is a key element, US India Strategic and Partnership Forum (USISPF) said on Tuesday on the occasion of Hydrogen Day.
The United States and India have emerged as committed front-runners for the global energy transition. Through the Strategic Clean Energy Partnership, we have witnessed increased collaboration pertaining to clean energy supply chains, financing, investments, and research and development, said Mukesh Aghi, the president and CEO of USISPF. Washington and New Delhi emphasised the hydrogen economy and hydrogen as a critical energy source for global decarbonisation, he said.
The US and India have made it a priority to support each others’ national hydrogen missions. Over time, with increased public-private sector collaboration and reverse trade missions, we will be able to build a strong hydrogen economy in India, with ample employment opportunities, Aghi said.
Ajay Yadav, Joint Secretary at the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), said the Hydrogen Day celebration was an opportunity to reflect on the inspiring dialogue and innovation showcased at the International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH 2024) in New Delhi, with the US as a partner country.
This landmark event reaffirmed the commitment to advancing the global green hydrogen ecosystem. Through the National Green Hydrogen Mission, we are taking decisive steps towards a cleaner, greener futurepositioning India as a global hub for green hydrogen production and technology. Together, we are accelerating toward our goal of reducing carbon emissions and achieving a sustainable energy transition, Yadav said.
Today, in honour of Hydrogen Day, I’m pleased to thank my colleagues for all their dedication and leadership. We still have significant work to do to accelerate research, development, and deployment of clean hydrogen and fuel cell technologies and I look forward to collaboration on concrete actions to meet our goals, said Dr. Sunita Satyapal, Director, Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office, US Department of Energy.
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