Uday Sehgal, University of Law (London)
Introduction
Carbon-free hydrogen, as a fuel, transport, and energy store, is at the top of the global green agenda. It is a replacement for today's transition fuel (natural gas), which, while cleaner than coal, diesel, or heavy fuel oil, is incapable of achieving the drastic reductions in carbon intensity required to stop global warming.1 The demand for hydrogen in India is estimated to be 9.1 million tonnes in 2022, rising to 11 million tonnes by 2030.2 To demonstrate its commitment to achieving net zero emissions, India launched the National Green Hydrogen Mission, which incentivizes the generation of green hydrogen. The mission will turn India into a cutting-edge worldwide centre for the production and export of green hydrogen, a strategic alternative fuel of the 21st century.
