Green Hydrogen and Power-to-X Production Training in Kochi

The Green Hydrogen and Power-to-X (PtX) Production Training was held from 16 - 18 December 2025 in Kochi, Kerala, bringing together over 20 project developers and technical project managers from across India’s emerging hydrogen ecosystem. The three-day programme provided a structured introduction to the green hydrogen and PtX value chain, combining policy perspectives, technical fundamentals, techno-economic analysis, and practical industry exposure.

The training was developed under the International Hydrogen Ramp-up Programme (H2Uppp) and implemented by GIZ and the International Power-to-X Hub. The training concept and core materials were designed by Fraunhofer IEE, and the sessions were delivered by Mr. Puneet Goel, Ms. Shivani Pal, and Mr. Shivam Garg (ICF).

The programme opened with a keynote address by Mr. Harshil R. Meena, IAS, CEO of the Agency for New and Renewable Energy Research and Technology (ANERT). In his address, Mr. Meena highlighted Kerala’s strategic role in India’s green energy transition and underscored the importance of green hydrogen and Power-to-X solutions in decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors. He also shared insights on port-based bunkering infrastructure, demand aggregation approaches, and innovation pathways, including floating photovoltaic systems.

Day 1 focused on hydrogen production technologies, site assessment methodologies, and infrastructure requirements for transport and storage, including derivatives such as ammonia and e-fuels. An interactive group exercise on incentives and risk reduction enabled participants to collaboratively explore strategies for de-risking green hydrogen projects and strengthening supportive policy and financing frameworks.

Building on this foundation, Day 2 delved into the techno-economics of green hydrogen project development. Participants engaged in value-chain-based group work to identify key challenges and India-specific solutions, followed by technical deep dives into electrolysers, system design, and cost drivers. A hands-on session using a hydrogen production cost tool helped translate theoretical concepts into practical project-level insights.

On the final day, participants visited Travancore Cochin Chemicals (TCC) in Kochi, where hydrogen is produced as a by-product of the chlor-alkali process. The site visit offered firsthand exposure to large-scale electrolysis and hydrogen handling within an industrial environment, effectively linking theoretical learning with real-world application.

The training concluded with participants gaining a comprehensive understanding of green hydrogen and Power-to-X technologies, project economics, policy frameworks, and implementation challenges. Equipped with this knowledge, participants are better positioned to identify opportunities and develop projects across domestic and international hydrogen value chains.