Q. What is the present estimated demand for hydrogen in Uttar Pradesh?
Answer:
900,000 tonnes per year
Notes: The estimated demand for hydrogen in Uttar Pradesh is 900,000 tonnes per year. This demand is primarily in the fertilizer and refinery sectors. The government of Uttar Pradesh has announced plans to establish two centers of excellence for green hydrogen research. The policy also focuses on increasing hydrogen blending in consumption areas to promote its widespread adoption. Uttar Pradesh aims to construct one million tonne per annum (mtpa) green hydrogen production capacity, generating an estimated 120,000 jobs.