Dr. Michael George Paschal, Chief Executive Officer at FLUIDLINE-EXACTA INTERNATIONAL PVT. LTD -INDIA, often talks about how the future of energy depends on the choices we make today. With climate change becoming harder to ignore and net-zero goals on the horizon, he believes industries can no longer rely on small, gradual changes. What is needed are solutions that can transform entire sectors. For him, green hydrogen is one of the most important of those solutions.
Unlike traditional hydrogen that comes from fossil fuels, green hydrogen is produced by splitting water through electrolysis powered by renewable energy. The result is a clean fuel with zero emissions. Dr. Paschal points out that this makes it a breakthrough for heavy industries such as steel, cement, fertilizers, shipping, and long-haul transport — areas that cannot fully switch to electricity alone. Beyond cutting emissions, he highlights its wider benefits: stronger energy security, less reliance on imports, and more resilient supply chains.
From his perspective as a business leader, green hydrogen is not just about cleaner fuel. He sees it as a driver of transformation that will influence competitiveness and growth for decades to come. Companies that adopt it early will be better placed in markets that increasingly reward sustainability and transparency. In his view, it represents both a responsibility and an opportunity: a way to build economies that grow while respecting environmental limits.
At the same time, he is clear-eyed about the challenges. Costs remain high, infrastructure is still developing, and scaling up requires heavy investment. Dr. Paschal often emphasizes that no single player can tackle these issues alone. Governments need to set clear policies and incentives. Businesses need to commit to real projects that go beyond pilots. Innovators and researchers must keep improving storage, transport, and efficiency to make adoption practical and affordable.
Despite the hurdles, he remains optimistic. He often draws a parallel with solar and wind power. Not long ago, both were considered too costly and uncertain. Yet, with persistence, innovation, and the right frameworks, they became mainstream. Dr. Paschal believes green hydrogen is at the same turning point — a technology on the verge of rapid growth if the right steps are taken now.
For him, the message is simple: green hydrogen is not a future dream, it is a present opportunity. Those who act today will set the standards for tomorrow’s industries and economies. More than a fuel, it is a chance to rethink how we power progress, how we balance growth with responsibility, and how we secure a cleaner, more resilient world for generations ahead.