Feb 1, 2026
A report outlining strategic directions for joint initiatives on green hydrogen technologies has been launched by the Netherlands and India. The source material, published by Hydrogen Central, details the findings presented at India Energy Week 2026 in Goa.
The report, “Strategic Directions for Netherlands-India Joint Initiatives on Green Hydrogen Technologies,” was explored by TNO and RVO and launched by Dr Michiel Heijdra, Director General for Climate & Energy at the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy. It focuses on policy, technology, market development, joint innovation, and overcoming barriers such as certification, infrastructure, and costs.
The Netherlands contributes expertise in innovation, system integration, and hydrogen technologies, supported by a national strategy and infrastructure, and currently handles 13 percent of total EU energy use through the Port of Rotterdam. India offers scale, rapidly growing renewable energy capacity, and a strong policy commitment through its National Green Hydrogen Mission.
Jan Reint Smit, Innovation Counsellor at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to India, said the two countries stand at a pivotal moment. “Both countries have set ambitious climate and development goals, recognising that clean hydrogen will play a central role in decarbonising industry, strengthening energy security, and fostering sustainable economic growth. In this context, collaboration is not only desirable, it is essential,” Smit said.
The report identifies actionable opportunities across five key domains: policy and mission, financial & investment, infrastructure & supply chain, R&D & innovation, and electrolyser manufacturing. Challenges include differences in certification and regulation, scaling up production and infrastructure, reducing costs and local sourcing, and responsible management of water use and raw materials.
Rajesh Mehta, Senior Consultant at TNO, said, “India and the Netherlands can accelerate the global energy transition by combining their complementary strengths and cross-border collaboration in innovation, system integration and scale.” The shared goal is to translate the potential of green hydrogen into concrete actions and projects to accelerate the energy transition and strengthen economic resilience.