NTPC eyes green hydrogen exports, targets Asian and European markets
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Summary
CMD Gurdeep Singh added that green hydrogen could become a viable business but the priority is for it move from a pilot to commercial scale.
Key Facts
TypeNews
SourceThe Hindu - Business
PublishedTuesday, 13 October 2026
Affected PopulationAll citizens, 275 million forest-dependent people
Key Numbers
Net-zero target: 2070
50% non-fossil fuel energy capacity by 2030
Green Climate Fund: $3 billion committed
500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
LeftCentreRight
Impact Assessment
6/10
Impact ScoreBeneficiariesEnergy sector, heavy industry
Budget AllocationRs 20K Crore
CoverageSelect industrial states
Implementation StatusEarly Stage
25% implemented
Key Outcomes
- Target: 5 MMTPA green hydrogen by 2030
- SIGHT programme for electrolyser manufacturing
- Pilot projects in steel, refining, and fertiliser sectors
Challenges
- High production costs
- Electrolyser supply chain nascent
- Storage and transport infrastructure