At the European Hydrogen Week, where India is the exclusive partner country, Hydrogen Europe and the Green Hydrogen Association (GH2 India) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster collaboration and mutual support, strengthening knowledge exchange to promote the advancement of the hydrogen sector across Europe and India.
This strategic partnership aims to develop common initiatives for the benefit of both regions, providing a contribution to the sector at global level and increasing the regular exchanges of best-practices relevant to both markets.
The associations’ shared objectives of enhancing industry standards and promote sustainable development will be facilitated by this initiative, supporting a favourable framework for the scaling up of the clean hydrogen supply chain in both Europe and India.
Nishaanth Balashanmugam, Director of GH2 India, shared his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating: “H2 India is thrilled to collaborate with Hydrogen Europe to accelerate the growth of the global hydrogen economy. As India strengthens its position in green hydrogen, this partnership signifies a powerful step forward for both regions. Europe has emerged as a key partner to India’s clean energy ambitions, and I hope this collaboration is a step forward in aligning trade and our shared objectives.”
Echoing these sentiments, Jorgo Chatzimarkakis, CEO of Hydrogen Europe, emphasized the importance of this cooperation, saying, “Hydrogen Europe is extremely pleased to start a close collaboration with GH2 India regarding the upscale of the hydrogen economy. India has evolved to a strong global player in hydrogen, and it is of utmost importance for Europe to partner up in mutual interest.”
The partnership between Hydrogen Europe and GH2 India underscores both regions’ dedication to fostering a robust, resilient, and sustainable hydrogen economy that supports the transition to clean energy on a global scale. Designated as one of the EU’s strategic partners, India shares the European commitments to effective multilateralism and sustainable development.
Hydrogen Europe is the European association representing the interest of the hydrogen industry and its stakeholders and promoting hydrogen as an enabler of a zero-emission society. With 600+ members, including 40+ EU regions and 30+ national associations, we encompass the entire value chain of the European hydrogen and fuel cell ecosystem. Our vision is to propel global carbon neutrality by accelerating European hydrogen industry.
GH2 India was launched to supercharge the green hydrogen mission in India. Together with its government, industry and civil society members, GH2 India will: Support government and industry leaders at central and state level in implementing ambitious green hydrogen policies aligned with global good practices; Catalyse investments in green hydrogen projects in India, by bringing together government, industry and financial institutions in the India GH2 Financing Taskforce; Contribute to the development of standards and certification schemes aligned with international standards and export market requirements such as the Green Hydrogen Standard; Share industry insights, knowledge and best practices on green hydrogen policy and project development in India and globally; Connect global green hydrogen industry players with Indian green hydrogen leaders from government, industry and civil society; Support government and industry leaders in adopting and implementing ambitious green hydrogen policies