The Scottish Chambers of Commerce is hosting a roundtable event in Aberdeen on Thursday 23rd February from 10:00 – 12:30 focusing on the opportunities around green hydrogen in India with partners the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry and the Consul General of India.

Scotland is forging ahead in the commercial development of hydrogen and £100m will be pumped into Scotland’s hydrogen industry over the next five years to achieve the hydrogen economy vision set out by the Scottish Government. Hydrogen produced from renewables is the ideal long-term solution for a net zero future.

There are many reasons that Scotland is the right choice for companies in India looking to develop hydrogen solutions. None more so than the fact that we have the raw energy potential, infrastructure, skills, and supply chain.

Seona Shand, International Trade Director at the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “Companies from all around the globe have chosen Scotland because of the incredible opportunities on offer. Renewable energy is a priority, not just for Scotland, but for everyone. That’s why we’re committed to finding ever-greener and cleaner methods of powering the modern world.

“It’s vitally important that we engage directly with businesses in India, as well as academia and cultural communities. We want to show them what Scotland has to offer. Working with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry at this roundtable allows us to create an environment in Scotland that supports a better understanding of international opportunities in the green hydrogen market, and a greater ability to seize them.”

Mr. Bijay Selvaraj, Consul General of India in Edinburgh, added: “India has announced a 50% reduction in fossil fuel emission by 2030 and a net zero target by 2070. Green Hydrogen has been identified as one of the key technologies to achieve this goal.

“The Scottish Chambers of Commerce and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry have put together this round table to bring Scottish and Indian industries around the same table. We look forward to subsequent exchange visits of business leaders and innovators to take this discussion forward.”