- Over 100 officials, industry players, researchers and experts attended the New Delhi event
- Two panels examined hydrogen standards and safety at hydrogen facilities
- Speakers called for clear rules on producing, storing, transporting and using hydrogen
- Report assessing India's hydrogen standards gaps released with Boston Consulting Group
- National Green Hydrogen Mission carries an outlay of ₹19,744 crore
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) hosted a World Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day event at Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan in New Delhi. More than 100 officials, industry players, researchers and experts discussed the rules and safety steps needed to use hydrogen across India.
Panels weigh standards and safety
Two panel discussions covered hydrogen standards and safety at hydrogen facilities. Speakers came from the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), PNGRB, PESO, OISD and other research and industry bodies.
Participants shared field experience. They argued that clear standards would help hydrogen spread more widely in the country.
Calls for tighter rules and training
The discussions stressed the need for clear standards covering production, storage, transport and use of hydrogen. Speakers also flagged better testing and training so workers can handle hydrogen safely.
They urged closer coordination between government agencies, industry and experts.
Speakers and new report
Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, was the chief guest at the closing session. Akash Tripathi, Managing Director of the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), gave the special address. Mohammad Rihan, Director General of the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), also addressed the gathering.
Abhay Bakre, Mission Director of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, gave the opening remarks. Sujit Pillai, Scientist F at MNRE, delivered the vote of thanks.
A report titled “India’s Hydrogen Standards: Gap Assessment and Preliminary Action Framework” was released at the event. It was prepared with Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The report reviews existing hydrogen standards in the country, flags areas needing attention and outlines steps to address them.
Mission targets 5 million tonnes
The National Green Hydrogen Mission was approved in January 2023 with a total outlay of ₹19,744 crore. It aims to make India a global hub for producing, using and exporting green hydrogen and related products.
The mission targets annual green hydrogen production capacity of 5 million metric tonnes by 2030. It supports production, equipment manufacturing, pilot projects, research and training.
