India-Europe Green Corridor Inches Forward
India and the European Union are laying the groundwork for a transcontinental green energy corridor — one that could make India a leading exporter of green hydrogen while deepening EU energy diversification amid geopolitical turbulence.
What’s Being Negotiated
Talks held at GIFT City last week covered the logistics, regulatory certification, and financing for a proposed hydrogen corridor linking western India with European markets via deep-sea tankers.
The corridor will enable the export of green hydrogen and ammonia produced in Gujarat and Rajasthan, powered by solar and wind clusters.
The Investment Framework
European banks and sovereign funds are expected to participate through blended finance vehicles, mitigating currency and geopolitical risk. The project is expected to involve over $8 billion in CAPEX across electrolyzers, pipelines, and storage hubs.
Strategic Implications
This corridor could redefine India's position in the global green energy race. “Europe needs 20 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030 — India is aiming to capture at least 10% of that,” said a Ministry of New and Renewable Energy official.
Challenges Ahead
Certification parity between Indian and EU standards, port infrastructure, and international green subsidy politics remain unresolved. However, diplomatic momentum is strong, with both sides agreeing to finalize the framework by December 2025.
Looking Ahead
The green corridor is not just a trade channel — it's a geopolitical energy bridge. As the world moves from fossil fuels to green electrons, this corridor could be India’s Silk Road for sustainable power.