India and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation on green hydrogen safety and standards at a bilateral conference held in New Delhi on 27 February.
The event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and regulatory authorities to discuss frameworks required for the safe deployment of hydrogen technologies as India accelerates its clean energy transition.
The conference was organised by the National Centre for Hydrogen Safety (NCHS), which operates under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy as part of India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission. It was conducted in collaboration with the British High Commission in India and WRI India.
Participants from government bodies, academia, standards organisations, testing laboratories and industry discussed regulatory frameworks, international standards and safety measures across the entire hydrogen value chain. These included hydrogen production, storage, transportation and end-use applications.
The opening session featured remarks from senior officials and experts representing both countries, including leaders from India’s renewable energy sector, regulatory institutions and the British High Commission.
The discussions emphasised the importance of establishing robust safety frameworks, developing harmonised standards and strengthening international collaboration to enable large-scale adoption of green hydrogen technologies.
A major highlight of the conference was the participation of national regulators responsible for hydrogen safety and compliance.
The Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation shared insights on risk management, hazard identification and safety regulations for hydrogen systems, while the Bureau of Indian Standards outlined ongoing efforts to align India’s hydrogen standards with global best practices.
Technical sessions included contributions from industry and academic experts representing organisations such as NTPC, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, the Automotive Research Association of India, Cochin Shipyard Limited and leading universities and research institutes.
Experts discussed safety practices in hydrogen end-use applications, engineering design considerations, transportation safety, and emerging technologies such as advanced sensors and AI-enabled monitoring systems.
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