How can Indian producers export green hydrogen to the EU?

Indian green hydrogen producers can export to the EU by aligning their GHCI certification with RFNBO requirements under EU RED III. This involves obtaining GHCI certification (carbon intensity below 2.0 kg CO₂/kg H₂), then mapping temporal and geographic correlation evidence to EU DA 2023/1184 standards. HyGOAT generates compliance reports that bridge GHCI and RFNBO frameworks, enabling dual certification for the EU's 10 MTPA import target by 2030.

What export markets are open to India for green hydrogen?

India's primary green hydrogen export markets are: the EU (10 MTPA import target by 2030, RFNBO compliance required), Japan (3 MT demand, JCM bilateral credit mechanism), South Korea (27.9 MT by 2050, CHPS grade classification), and Singapore (strategic hub, regional gateway). Each market has distinct certification requirements that HyGOAT's multi-framework platform addresses.

What is the H2Global second tender?

The H2Global second tender is a EUR 2.94 billion green hydrogen procurement programme run by HINTCO GmbH on behalf of the H2 Global Foundation. It sources green hydrogen derivatives (ammonia, methanol, SAF) through long-term offtake contracts. Of the total value, approximately EUR 1.18 billion is in lots addressable by Indian producers. Bids must meet RFNBO compliance under EU DA 2023/1184 and 2023/1185, with a submission deadline of March 19, 2026.

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Q: What is RFNBO compliance?

RFNBO (Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin) compliance is the EU RED III framework that hydrogen must meet to qualify for European clean energy markets. It requires strict temporal and geographic correlation between renewable electricity generation and hydrogen production, plus a lifecycle carbon intensity below 3.38 tCO₂eq/tH₂. The rules are defined in EU Delegated Acts DA 2023/1184 and DA 2023/1185.

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JCM

Japan

CHPS

South Korea

National

Singapore

RFNBO

EU

What is RFNBO Compliance?

RFNBO (Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin) is the European Union's certification framework for renewable hydrogen and hydrogen-based fuels under RED III (Renewable Energy Directive). It requires hydrogen to meet strict temporal correlation and geographic correlation rules with renewable electricity generation.

For Indian producers targeting the EU market (10 MTPA by 2030), RFNBO compliance means proving that hydrogen production is synchronized with renewable energy generation and located in the same bidding zone—ensuring true additionality and preventing grid strain.

Temporal Correlation

Hydrogen production must match renewable energy generation within the same hour

Geographic Correlation

Renewable energy source must be in the same electricity bidding zone as production

HyGOAT automates RFNBO compliance with real-time temporal matching and automated documentation for EU export certification

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Japan

3 MT

Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM)

Bilateral framework for clean hydrogen cooperation with India

Import target: 3 million tonnes by 2030

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South Korea

27.9 MT

Clean Hydrogen Portfolio Standard (CHPS)

4-grade classification system (1A, 1B, 2, 3) based on lifecycle emissions

Import target: 27.9 million tonnes by 2050

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Singapore

Regional Hub

National Hydrogen Strategy

Emerging Guarantee of Origin framework for hydrogen and derivatives

Distribution hub for ammonia and methanol

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European Union

10 MTPA

Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO)

RED III compliance with temporal and geographic correlation requirements

Import target: 10 million tonnes per annum by 2030

India's Export Opportunity

$8B

Export Market Value

Indian hydrogen opportunity by 2030

5 MT

Production Target

National Green Hydrogen Mission 2030

Export Markets

Certification frameworks supported

🇮🇳India's Green Hydrogen Mission

Under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, India targets 5 million tonnes of annual green hydrogen production by 2030, with 862,000 tonnes capacity already allocated under SIGHT (Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition) awards.

The $8 billion export opportunity spans Japan (3 MT target), South Korea (27.9 MT by 2050), and EU markets (10 MTPA by 2030), supported by bilateral cooperation frameworks and certification alignment.

Source: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), National Green Hydrogen Mission

Export Process

GHCICertification

Domestic compliance

Market Selection

Choose target market

Standard Alignment

Meet market requirements

Export Certificate

Final approval

How to Export Green Hydrogen from India

To export green hydrogen from India, producers must first obtain domestic GHCI certification, then meet target market requirements (RFNBO for EU, JCM for Japan, CHPS for Korea). HyGOAT automates multi-market compliance through a single unified platform.

Obtain GHCI Certification

Verify emissions below 2.0 kg CO₂/kg H₂ using HyGOAT's automated MRV platform

Select Target Market

Choose from EU (10 MTPA demand), Japan (3 MT), South Korea (27.9 MT by 2050), or Singapore

Meet Market-Specific Requirements

HyGOAT automatically generates compliance reports for RFNBO temporal correlation, JCM bilateral credits, or CHPS grade classification

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