Which of the following statements with regard to Green Hydrogen is/are correct ? 1. It is decarbonized hydrogen obtained from natural gas reforming combined with carbon capture and storage (CCS). 2. It is produced using electrolysis of water with electricity generated by renewable energy. 3. National Green Hydrogen Mission of India aims for abatement of nearly 50 MMT of annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Select the answer using the code given below :

Option (B) — 2 and 3 only

• Green hydrogen is specifically produced through electrolysis of water using electricity generated from renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, or hydropower. This makes it a zero-carbon hydrogen production method.
• Hydrogen produced from natural gas reforming combined with Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is classified as blue hydrogen, not green hydrogen. The distinction is important: green hydrogen involves no fossil fuels in its production.
• India's National Green Hydrogen Mission, approved in January 2023, targets production of 5 MMT of green hydrogen per annum by 2030 and aims for abatement of nearly 50 MMT of annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

• 1. It is decarbonized hydrogen obtained from natural gas reforming combined with carbon capture and storage (CCS): Incorrect. This describes blue hydrogen, not green hydrogen. Green hydrogen uses renewable energy-powered electrolysis with no involvement of natural gas or fossil fuels.
• 2. It is produced using electrolysis of water with electricity generated by renewable energy: Correct. This is the defining characteristic of green hydrogen. Water is split into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable electricity, resulting in zero carbon emissions.
• 3. National Green Hydrogen Mission of India aims for abatement of nearly 50 MMT of annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2030: Correct. The Mission document states the target of nearly 50 MMT of annual GHG emissions abatement by 2030 along with 5 MMT annual green hydrogen production capacity.