Heavy Duty Transport & Efuels (Maritime, Aviation, Trains, Trucks/Buses)

IH2A recognizes the potential to use Green H2 to produce Low-Carbon and Zero-Carbon eFuels that will drive decarbonization of heavy-duty transport. The attractiveness of H2 derivatives such as low-carbon ammonia and eFuels (bio-ammonia, bio-methane) are currently being evaluated by multiple offtake entities. The lack of a comprehensive mapping of eFuels, dis-aggregated demand and lack of long-term offtake contracts are hurdles towards commercialisation. IH2A is working with all stakeholders, public and private, across the value chain to develop this eFuels India outlook within the next 12 months. The transport use-case for Green H2 and its Derivatives is the most expensive use-case, given its need of significant capex requirements for engine technology, refuelling infrastructure, and price sensitivity. IH2A will work on exploring hydrogen and other e-fuels commercialisation in trucks, buses, trains, shipping and aviation. Transport is a rapidly maturing use case with several active global players and projects.

Fuel Cells technologies for Stationary Use (Power) and Mobile Use (Transport) will become important as Green H2 project mature, achieve FID decision and advance towards commissioning. IH2A's view is that heavy-duty transport fleets will follow a two-step process in embracing hydrogen transition (this applies for H2 derivatives as well), starting with an interim step of greater HICE engines, dual-use fuel engines for ammonia, and methanol engines in shipping; followed by transition towards FCEVs and a higher grade of H2 being available for transport use-case.

IH2A will work closely with global players and regulators to ensure that Indian players and the government have ready access to the latest developments and are able to collaborate smoothly.