Green hydrogen and renewable energy are emerging as central pillars of the global energy transition, with international partnerships expected to play a growing role in accelerating low-carbon development, Scott Matthies, Managing Director of the Saskatchewan India Office at the Canadian High Commission in New Delhi, said during the Global Hydrogen & Renewable Energy Summit 2025 in Kochi.
Addressing the summit, Matthies highlighted Saskatchewan’s transition strategy and outlined opportunities for stronger cooperation between India and Canada across green hydrogen, renewable energy and clean technology development, egov.eletsonline repoted egov.eletsonline repoted .
Held on March 12–13 in Kerala, the summit brought together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers and international stakeholders to discuss pathways for advancing sustainable energy systems and long-term economic growth.
Matthies said Saskatchewan’s experience demonstrates how regions can build on existing economic strengths while moving toward cleaner energy solutions. Traditionally known for agriculture, mining and energy production, the Canadian province is increasingly expanding investments in renewable energy and emerging low-carbon technologies.
According to him, Saskatchewan is developing a diversified energy mix that includes solar, wind, geothermal energy, biogas and hydrogen while integrating innovation into its long-term development plans.
He said the province’s approach focuses on leveraging established industrial capabilities to support energy diversification and create new opportunities across the clean energy value chain.
A major element of Saskatchewan’s transition strategy has been investment in innovation and emissions reduction technologies.
Matthies highlighted the province’s progress in carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), describing it as an important tool for reducing industrial emissions while supporting continued economic growth.
He said sustained investment in research, technology deployment and innovation is helping create opportunities across the broader clean energy ecosystem and advancing long-term sustainability goals.
Hydrogen, he noted, is becoming an increasingly important component of Saskatchewan’s future energy strategy.
According to Matthies, the province is strengthening its position within the emerging hydrogen economy through technology development and collaborative initiatives aimed at industrial decarbonisation, transportation and energy storage.
He said companies and research institutions in Saskatchewan are actively pursuing hydrogen-related innovation while exploring international cooperation opportunities, including partnerships with India.
Drawing lessons from Saskatchewan’s transition experience, Matthies said successful energy transformation requires building on existing strengths, supporting innovation, encouraging collaboration between governments and industry and maintaining policies that enable long-term investment.
He emphasised that coordinated action across sectors and continued investment in infrastructure remain essential to achieving energy transition objectives.
The summit also highlighted growing opportunities for India–Canada cooperation across renewable energy, green hydrogen, sustainable agriculture, critical minerals and clean technology innovation.
Participants discussed opportunities for knowledge sharing, joint research, workforce development and private sector collaboration aimed at accelerating clean energy deployment and supporting sustainable growth.
Matthies also acknowledged Kerala’s efforts in advancing renewable energy and hydrogen initiatives, stating that innovation-led policies and collaborative approaches will be important for achieving global sustainability goals.
The discussions concluded with broad agreement that international partnerships will remain central to building resilient and low-carbon energy systems capable of supporting future economic growth.
