Assam’s government has unexpectedly suspended its flagship green hydrogen policy, a move that has caught investors off guard and triggered a reassessment of multimillion-dollar plans by firms such as NTPC Green, Larsen & Toubro, and Sembcorp, according to Reuters.
Launched in February to attract clean energy projects in India’s northeastern state, the policy offered financial incentives, transmission waivers, and bank guarantee relaxations. However, in June Assam reduced solar policy support—cutting transmission subsidies and hiking bank guarantees, which has now prompted similar delays in the hydrogen framework.
Government sources say a revised draft of the hydrogen policy is expected by the end of this month. In the meantime, rising power costs—estimated to be 10–15% higher due to dependency on neighboring states—are increasing project uncertainty.
Industry experts warn that inconsistent sub‑national policies risk putting Assam at a disadvantage compared to proactive states like Gujarat and Karnataka, which have already advanced green hydrogen initiatives. “Investors look for long‑term stability,” explains Aurora Energy Research’s Debabrat Ghosh.
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