India, Japan Step Up Green Hydrogen Cooperation with Focus on Projects and Financing

India and Japan have stepped up engagement on green hydrogen and green ammonia, with project development, financing, transmission infrastructure and export opportunities emerging as key areas of discussion during high-level meetings in Japan on 10–11 September 2026.

The Indian delegation, led by Shri Abhay Bakre, Mission Director, National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), and Dr. Prasad Chaphekar, Director, held discussions with Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), JBIC, IHI and industry representatives during a two-day programme linked to the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 roadshow in Chiba.

The first day focused on India’s plans to build a large-scale green hydrogen ecosystem across production, utilisation and associated value chains. The delegation also presented the upcoming BRE Summit as a platform for deeper participation by Japanese institutions and companies.

The interaction drew 40 representatives from 23 Japanese companies, along with participants from five Indian companies, signalling growing industry interest in India’s hydrogen and clean-energy opportunity.

At the Hydrogen Energy Ministerial, Shri Abhay Bakre outlined progress under India’s Green Hydrogen Mission, with discussions focusing on international collaboration, demand creation and the development of global hydrogen supply chains.

The second day moved into more project-specific discussions.

During a meeting with Mr. Yamaguchi, Director General, METI, the two sides discussed cooperation around the ACME-linked green ammonia and green hydrogen project, as well as broader India–Japan collaboration. METI was also invited to participate in the upcoming BRE Summit.

Financing and infrastructure were key themes in discussions with JBIC, which covered the ACME project, associated transmission requirements, renewable-energy financing and the potential role of Japanese financial institutions in supporting project development. The meeting note, however, does not record any specific financing commitment.

The meeting with IHI focused on its collaboration with ACME for green ammonia production and export to Japan. IHI sought details on implementation timelines, key milestones, project locations and expected commissioning schedules, including proposed green ammonia developments in Odisha.

The meetings indicate a gradual shift in India–Japan green hydrogen engagement; from broad policy discussions towards projects, financing structures, infrastructure and future supply chains.

The next phase will depend on how quickly these discussions translate into bankable projects and long-term commercial partnerships between the two countries.