The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and Thyssenkrupp nucera have launched a cooperation to promote the market for green hydrogen and Power-to-X (PtX) in India.
The collaboration is part of the "International Hydrogen Ramp-Up" program (H2Uppp), funded by the BMWK. The program aims to support entrepreneurial engagement for hydrogen projects in the global south. GIZ is responsible for implementation, while Thyssenkrupp nucera contributes technological expertise in electrolysis and international market experience.
At the heart of the partnership is a detailed analysis of the Indian market for green hydrogen. Existing potentials are to be identified, strategic cooperation fields with local actors explored, and scalable deployment models for cost-efficient project implementation developed. The partners aim to contribute to the development of a sustainable and competitive hydrogen economy in India.
Kiran Paul Joseph, CEO of Thyssenkrupp nucera India, emphasizes: "India is one of the most promising future markets for green hydrogen. This collaboration allows us to deepen our understanding of the local market and connect more closely with the Indian hydrogen ecosystem."
GIZ sees the partnership as an opportunity to link German know-how with local structures. "Through this collaboration, we will connect German expertise with local actors to translate this potential into more market transparency and a clearer understanding of future development paths," says Regine Dietz, project manager H2Uppp at GIZ.
According to Gunter Grathwohl, head of the Department for International Ramp-Up and Bilateral Hydrogen Infrastructure Cooperation at BMWK, the H2Uppp cooperation "combines the know-how of the German private sector with India's rapid industrial growth and its great potential for renewable energies."
Thyssenkrupp nucera is already active in the Indian chlor-alkali market and has a strong industrial presence there. This existing infrastructure is to serve as a basis for expanding activities in the field of green hydrogen.
