Delhi became the hub of international cooperation as India and the United Kingdom united for a conference on green hydrogen safety standards and regulations. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy spotlighted the event, noting green hydrogen’s emergence as a vital clean fuel under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
A stellar lineup of delegates from governmental bodies, private sector giants, universities, standards developers, certification labs, R&D centers, and oversight agencies engaged in fruitful dialogues. Key focus areas included safety architectures across the hydrogen value chain: manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, and consumption, aligned with global norms.
Curated by the National Centre for Hydrogen Safety with assistance from the UK High Commission and World Resources Institute, the summit opened with Dr. Mohammad Rehan’s address from the National Institute of Solar Energy.
Noted expert Dr. Parvinder Maini advocated for comprehensive safety regimes, standardized protocols, and international alliances to enable mass adoption of green hydrogen tech. PESO representatives illuminated paths to regulatory adherence, hazard identification, and risk control in hydrogen infrastructures.
Insights from the Bureau of Indian Standards revealed strides in crafting hydrogen-specific standards synced with international excellence. Technical tracks buzzed with expert talks on resilient production facilities, secure storage and logistics, and application-level protections.
Deliberations extended to sophisticated hazard modeling, takeaways from prior accidents, and next-gen solutions including intelligent sensors and machine learning oversight. This gathering not only bridges knowledge gaps but also fortifies the foundation for safe, scalable green hydrogen deployment, advancing bilateral green energy agendas.