New Delhi, India, will be an exclusive partner of the European Hydrogen Week, scheduled for November 2024, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said on Thursday.

The second day of the International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2024), held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, witnessed the announcement of India's exclusive association with the European Hydrogen Week, a statement from the ministry said.

The day highlighted India's intention to address EU green regulations to boost exports. Additionally, a Letter of Intent (LoI) was signed between Chane Terminal of the Netherlands and ACME Cleantech of India for ammonia import terminals.

The event also featured sessions setting out perspectives from the EU, Australia and the Netherlands on the scope and challenges in the green hydrogen sector. The EU session, chaired by Energy Secretary Pankaj Agarwal with Jorgo Chatzimarkakis, CEO of Hydrogen Europe, focused on the role of green hydrogen as a crucial component in global decarbonization efforts.

The debate highlighted that the European Union (EU) is focused on reforming its Emissions Trading System (ETS) to help effectively price carbon and encourage the rise of hydrogen as a competitor to fossil fuels.

More than 100 booths from industry players and public companies showcase the latest technologies and innovations in the field of the green hydrogen value chain. The event features more than 2,000 national and international delegates, including academics, industry experts, startups, policymakers and diplomats.

Apart from the exhibition, the day also witnessed a national poster competition where participants showcased their ideas and innovations to build a sustainable future.

The day also featured two national roundtables on Singapore and South Korea, an industry roundtable for the India-US Hydrogen Working Group. and an innovative roundtable on Hydrogen, all of which fostered deeper international collaboration and strategic dialogues.