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The Embassy of India in Tokyo on June 26, 2024, hosted an event focused on "Hydrogen and Ammonia: India-Japan Cooperation." The occasion was graced by R. Madhu Sudan, Charge d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of India in Tokyo, who underscored the profound India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership. Emphasizing bilateral energy cooperation, Sudan highlighted the transformative potential of initiatives such as the India-Japan Clean Energy Partnership, particularly in advancing technologies related to Hydrogen and Ammonia.
Tomohiko Adachi, Director of Japan's Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Strategy Office, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, elucidated Japan’s robust strategy and policy framework for the hydrogen/ammonia economy. Central to his presentation was Japan’s pioneering Hydrogen Society Promotion Act, aimed at bolstering the supply and utilization of low carbon hydrogen and its derivatives. He further outlined avenues for enhanced India-Japan collaboration in this critical area.
From the Indian perspective, Prasad Arvind Chaphekar, Deputy Secretary from the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, delved into India’s ambitious National Green Hydrogen Mission. His detailed presentation underscored India's strides in fostering the generation and utilization of green hydrogen, showcasing the nation's commitment to sustainable energy solutions.
Adding academic insights, Prof. Michio Hashimoto from the University of Tokyo's Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, and industry perspective, Ajay Singh of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, articulated Japan's cutting-edge initiatives in hydrogen technologies. Both speakers highlighted the fertile ground for collaborative ventures with India, aiming to propel advancements in the global hydrogen ecosystem.
Overall, the seminar exemplified the synergistic potential between India and Japan in forging a sustainable and innovative path forward in the realms of hydrogen and ammonia, resonating a shared commitment to environmental stewardship and energy security.