Andhra Pradesh's Bold Step Towards Green Hydrogen Leadership
Vijayawada, Thursday, 9 October 2025.
Andhra Pradesh is forming a panel to boost green hydrogen investments, aiming to transform Amaravati into India’s green hydrogen hub by 2030. This move could revolutionise the state’s energy landscape.
Advisory Panel Formation
In a strategic move, the Andhra Pradesh government has established a high-level advisory panel to attract investments in the green hydrogen sector, with a particular focus on transforming Amaravati into India’s leading green hydrogen hub by 2030. The panel is chaired by NITI Aayog member VK Saraswat, with the chief secretary K Vijayanand as co-chair. This 21-member committee includes top scientists and industry leaders, aiming to tackle areas like hydrogen production, storage, and distribution [1].
Panel’s Strategic Objectives
The panel’s mission is to craft policy frameworks and standards that promote a sustainable hydrogen ecosystem, enhance capacity building, and ensure the strategic deployment of hydrogen technologies. With a vision laid out during the July green hydrogen summit, Andhra Pradesh aims to become a major green hydrogen hub, leveraging collaborations between global partners and local stakeholders [1].
Global Context and Investments
Globally, the green hydrogen sector is witnessing significant investments. For instance, Plug Power is developing a comprehensive green hydrogen ecosystem across North America and Europe, while Air Liquide is enhancing its hydrogen infrastructure in the U.S. Gulf Coast with a $50 million investment [2][3]. Similarly, Japan’s Eneos is trialing a $132 million liquid hydrogen project in Australia, targeting scalable exports by 2030 [4]. These initiatives underscore the global momentum towards hydrogen as a clean energy solution.
Implications for Andhra Pradesh
For Andhra Pradesh, the formation of this advisory panel marks a significant step towards integrating into the global hydrogen economy. By fostering innovation and investment, the state not only aims to address climate change and energy security but also to drive inclusive growth and sustainable development. The collaboration with top scientists and industry leaders promises to propel the region into a new era of energy transformation [1].