India and Australia collaborate to create a green hydrogen task force

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese finalised the framework for the “India-Australia Hydrogen Task Force” at a bilateral meeting in Sydney.

PHOTO: (L-R) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Twitter of @narendramodi

The task force is expected to provide guidance on accelerating the production and deployment of renewable hydrogen, according to India’s state-owned news agency Press Information Bureau (PIB).

Members of the task force will prioritise to help manufacture hydrogen electrolysers and fuel cells along with development of supporting infrastructure. They will also evaluate standards and regulations related to hydrogen production in both countries, the statement said.

Meanwhile, the Indian ports of Deendayal on the northwest coast and Chidambaranar in the south intend to build green hydrogen hubs on-site, but the state heads have not confirmed whether they will also be overseen by the green hydrogen task force.

By Konica Bhatt

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