(a) whether the Government proposes to boost the use of green hydrogen in the oil refining and fertilizer production sectors;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government also proposes a Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for electrolyser manufacturing to give an impetus to the domestic hydrogen value chain;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the other steps being taken by the Government in this regard along with the promotion of renewable energy in the country?
THE MINISTER OF NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER
(SHRI R.K. SINGH)
(a)to(e) In the Independence Day speech on August 15, 2021, Prime Minister announced the launch of National Hydrogen Mission and stated the goal to make India a global hub for Green Hydrogen production and export. The draft National Green Hydrogen Mission document is under inter-ministerial consultations.
The Mission proposes a framework for inter alia creating demand for Green Hydrogen in sectors such as petroleum refining and fertilizer production; support for indigenous manufacturing of critical technologies; Research & Development activities; and an enabling policy and regulatory framework. The proposed steps will lead to the development of additional renewable energy capacity for Green Hydrogen production.
Other steps taken by the Government inter-alia to promote renewable energy in the country are placed at Annexure A.
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