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Unlocking the potential of clean energy in India: critical solutions. Topsoe’s innovative and Denmark under the Green Strate- tunities are immense. India’s rising
technologies and catalysts enable the gic Partnership (GSP) demonstrates energy demand, expanding chemical
A Topsoe perspective production of these fuels from renew- the power of international coopera- sector and focus on sustainability create
tion in addressing global challenges. a fertile ground for clean fuel adoption.
able feedstocks, offering a viable path-
n early April, a key moment in ALOK VERMA way to decarbonize these sectors. Initiatives like the Green Transition State-level initiatives in Gujarat,
India’s clean energy journey was Alliance India (GTAI) bring together Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu for green
Ireached with the launch of the Managing Director at Topsoe, Green and low-carbon hydrogen are Danish companies with advanced hydrogen and ammonia and in Uttar
Asia Pacifi c.
India’s ‘Green Fuels: Baseline Market other key areas from Topsoe. Hydrogen technologies and Indian industries Pradesh and Punjab for biofuels, high-
Study and Roadmap.’ India is one of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, is a cornerstone of the energy transition. with ambitious decarbonization goals. light the regional potential for clean
the world’s fastest-growing econo- the Methanol Economy Program and Topsoe is expected to begin production This partnership not only accelerates energy projects. Policies incentivizing
mies, and one determined to diversify the National Policy on Biofuels. These of SOEC electrolyzer cells this year for the adoption of new fuels in India but carbon capture, utilization and storage
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its ambitious climate goals, including dependency, promote renewable energy city, with the SynCOR technology, a logical cooperation between the two of producing green fuels like methanol
and ammonia.
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and chart a path forward for industry Despite these advancements, the to contribute to India’s clean energy The collaboration between India Despite these barriers, the oppor- future.
leaders, policymakers and investors. industrial, transportation and power transition. With decades of experience
sectors remain heavily reliant on fossil in fuel production technologies, we
As Indian Prime Minister Narendra fuels. This is where clean fuels, such are at the forefront of developing solu-
Modi said, “Denmark has the skills, as biofuels, synthetic fuels (e-fuels), tions for renewable diesel, SAF, green
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