Energy security is national security” as India Poised to Lead Green Hydrogen Revolution: Dr. Pemmasani

 Dr. Pemmasani Urges Innovation, Investment, and Regulation to Power Hydrogen Future; addresses Green Hydrogen Summit at Amaravati

“Energy security is national security” as India Poised to Lead Green Hydrogen Revolution: Dr. Pemmasani

“In green hydrogen lies not only an environmental solution but an economic opportunity”: Dr. Pemmasani

New Delhi; 18th July 2025 (prajaamaravati);

      The Green Energy Summit held at Andhra Pradesh’s capital, Amaravathi, today brought together visionaries, policymakers, industry leaders, and scholars to champion what may be called the cornerstone of India’s clean energy future: green hydrogen. The summit was graced by dignitaries including Chief Minister Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Shekhar, Union Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Dr. V.K. Saraswat of NITI Aayog, Chief Secretary Shri K. Vijayanand, Dr. M. Kamalakar Babu of NREDCAP, and Dr. P. Sathyanarayanan of SRM University-AP.

     

Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Shekhar underscored the urgency of transitioning to sustainable energy sources in the face of climate change and growing energy insecurity.

The Minister outlined India’s unprecedented opportunity to emerge as a global leader in the green hydrogen economy, stating that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the country has the right combination of natural resources, technological strength, and policy momentum to drive the global clean energy transition.

“We are at a decisive crossroads,” Dr. Shekhar stated, pointing to the mounting challenges of global fossil-fuel depletion, climate instability, and India’s rising energy demand. He reminded the audience that over 40% of India’s primary energy is still imported, costing the country a staggering ₹8 lakh crore annually. Pointing out that “In green hydrogen lies not only an environmental solution but an economic opportunity,” he emphasised that “This is our moment to lead, to leap, and to leave a legacy—not just for Andhra Pradesh or India, but for a sustainable world.”

Dr. Pemmasani highlighted India’s ambitious goal of producing 5 million metric tonnes (MMT) of green hydrogen annually by 2030, underpinned by a ₹19,744 crore outlay through the National Green Hydrogen Mission. He noted that this target is not only essential for ensuring energy security but also presents a generational industrial opportunity.

He underscored the strategic role of Andhra Pradesh in achieving this national vision, as Andhra Pradesh has set a target of contributing 1 MMT of green hydrogen—20% of the national goal—by 2030. 

He also acknowledged challenges including high costs, freshwater demand, and infrastructure gaps. “Green hydrogen needs around 9 litres of water per kilogram produced and still lacks adequate distribution and refuelling infrastructure,” he said. “But Andhra Pradesh is proactively addressing these with enabling policies and strategic investments.”

“Energy security is national security,” he underlined, echoing the sentiment that green hydrogen is a defining moment for India’s energy future. He stated, “This is our moment to lead, to leap, and to leave a legacy.