1Professor, International Business, Director of International Affair, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Dwarka, Delhi
2Professor, Indian Institute of Technology, Jammu
3An alumnus of Lady Shri Ram College. She has worked in the finance sector as an Compliance head for South Asia at Bloomberg L.P.
The primary aim of the study is to conduct a comprehensive strategic analysis of India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) and the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Program. It focuses on identifying opportunities, challenges, and implementation strategies to optimize the success of these initiatives-and to evaluate the imposition of a Green Hydrogen Consumption Obligation (GHCO) mandate in the refinery sector to-drive innovation and mitigate the environmental impact of fossil fuels.
The study adopts an exploratory research methodology due to the specialized and technical nature of the subject. Non-probability (non-random) sampling with judgment (purposive) sampling was used to gather data. A project survey was conducted with 159 experts from various sectors, including oil marketing companies, green energy technology providers, academia, and government bodies. The survey used a self-prepared questionnaire with closed-ended questions. Data collection involved tabulating responses and conducting exploratory data analysis using various analytical tools.
The study revealed several key indicators that can drive the GHCO mandate in the Indian refinery sector. A significant percentage of respondents (over 75%) believe that GHCO mandate would accelerate the adoption of green hydrogen in refineries. There is strong support (over 79%) for the adoption of green hydrogen by refineries. High cost, infrastructure development, regulatory framework, and technological readiness are identified as major challenges.
The study provides valuable insights for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and researchers. It suggests targeted interventions such as policy reforms, investment incentives, R&D prioritization, international collaborations, and capacity-building measures to advance India’s green hydrogen agenda. The practical implications include facilitating the creation of a green hydrogen market, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and enhancing energy-security through the implementation of the GHCO mandate in the refinery sector.
The study offers a unique and comprehensive strategic analysis of India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission and SIGHT program. Its originality lies in the multi-dimensional approach integrating policy analysis, technological assessment, economic evaluation, and stakeholder perspectives. The research provides a strategic roadmap and practical-recommendations for the successful implementation of green hydrogen initiatives, contributing significantly to the body of-knowledge in sustainable energy transitions.
National Green Hydrogen Mission, Electrolysers, Strategic Analysis, Technological Assessment, Policy framework, R&D prioritization, Sustainable Energy Transition
