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.
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.
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.
Last month, MNRE organised the 2nd International Green Hydrogen Conference in Delhi with the US DOE as a key partner – over 8,500 attendees participated, and the Task Force held a round table and panel with both US and Indian hydrogen companies to discuss challenges and opportunities.