Kanpur: A workshop on Production of Green Hydrogen from Sugar Industry- Opportunities and Challenges was held on Wednesday at National Sugar Institute, Kanpur. The workshop was attended by large number of delegates from sugar and allied industries and related associations. Managing Director, Maharashtra State Sugar Federation Limited, Sanjay Khatal and Scientist, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Dr Gaurav Mishra also graced the occasion. Demonstration of a pilot plant based on production of green hydrogen from compressed bio-gas was also made at the Experimental Sugar Factory of the institute. Sanjay Khatal discussed the contribution Indian Sugar Industry can make in bio-energy sector and to the national economy. Dr. Gaurav Mishra, while discussing the National Green Hydrogen Mission targets informed that by 2030, it would enable saving of Rs 1 lakh crore, creation of 6 lakh jobs, investment to the extent of 8 lakh crores and reducing carbon dioxide emissions to the extent of 50 million metric tonnes per annum. In his presentation, Chief Executive Officer, Pagnism Innovations private limited, Dr. Mahesh Pagnis gave detailed information about the Rudra technology developed for converting compressed bio-methane into hydrogen and carbon black. Every 100 kg of compressed bio-methane is going to yield about 25 kg of green hydrogen and 75 kg of carbon black. The methane pyrolysis is carried out in a specially designed reactor under controlled conditions and after considering revenues from carbon black, the cost of production of green hydrogen in considered to be cheaper as compared to conventional electrolysis process, said Dr. Pagnis.We also published the following articles recentlyUS to release hydrogen subsidy guidance after COP28US Treasury Department to release guidance on securing subsidies for hydrogen producers after COP28 summit. Debate on whether to restrict incentives to new clean energy sources. Biden administration views hydrogen as crucial for cleaning up hard-to-decarbonize industries. Industry waiting for guidance for months. Tax credits could increase emissions without limits. Some groups want stricter rules, while others fear economic feasibility if nuclear plants are excluded from subsidies. DOE selects regional hydrogen hubs. Some prefer looser rules for faster production start. Others prefer tougher rules for decarbonization.Green cover up, but warming dips carbon sink capacity: StudyA new study conducted by IIT-Bombay and BITS Pilanis Goa campus reveals that despite the greening of Indian forests, the carbon sink capacity is declining due to rising temperatures. The study identifies three hotspots of declining net primary productivity (NPP) - the Western Ghats, peninsular India, and northeast India. While forest cover in India has increased, this greening does not translate into increased forest productivity due to warming caused by climate change. The study highlights the need for improved climate resilient forest management practices in a warming world.

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