EU-India Networking Reception on Green Hydrogen Developments at World Hydrogen Summit 2025

On the occasion of the visit of the Indian delegations with high-level representatives from the Government of India and green hydrogen companies, IGEF-SO and H2Uppp in collaboration with MNRE, the Government of the Netherlands, the Port of Rotterdam, the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce, GH2 India and the European Union organised an EU-India Networking Lunch on Green Hydrogen Developments on 21 May. 

Ms. Caroline Kollau, Director, Energy Market and Deputy DG, Climate & Energy at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, Netherlands, underscored the pivotal role of international partnerships in building a robust green hydrogen ecosystem. 

Shri Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary, MNRE, articulated India’s policy roadmap under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, emphasising ambitious targets, enabling frameworks, and the urgent need for globally harmonized certification systems.

Shri Abhay Bakre, Mission Director, further highlighted the importance of developing a comprehensive and transparent methodology for green hydrogen production that aligns with EU standards.

Mr. Tudor Constantinescu, Principal Adviser and Director at the Directorate General for Energy, European Commission, acknowledged the strong engagement and collaborative spirit present at the gathering. He noted that this progress reflects how far the partnership between the EU and India has come, not only in green hydrogen development but across wider climate and energy goals.

As global interest in hydrogen continues to rise, such forums play a vital role in accelerating the deployment of clean energy technologies, fostering innovation, and building a competitive and inclusive international hydrogen ecosystem.