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India and the United Kingdom are joining forces to advance green hydrogen standards, signaling a commitment to clean energy and a net-zero future. A two-day workshop in New Delhi, hosted by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in collaboration with the British Standards Institution (BSI) and the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), marks a significant step towards aligning international standards for the burgeoning hydrogen economy.
The initiative is part of the UK government’s broader Standards Partnership program, aimed at accelerating growth and enhancing trade through the adoption of international standards in India. Discussions during the workshop centered on establishing safe, scalable, and globally harmonized Regulations, Codes, and Standards (RCS), with a focus on fast-track Publicly Available Specification (PAS) standards and global hydrogen certification.
The partnership aligns with India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission, assisting in the identification of standardization gaps and facilitating connections between experts. The exchange of knowledge is expected to strengthen India’s certification, testing, and standardization frameworks, which are crucial for developing a competitive green hydrogen economy.
Rajiv Sharma, Deputy Director General (Standardisation-I), BIS; Laura Aylett, Head of Climate and Energy (British High Commission); and Abbey Dorian jointly inaugurated the workshop. The event drew participation from policymakers, technical experts, and industry leaders from both nations.
Green hydrogen, produced by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable electricity, is seen as a key component in decarbonizing various sectors, including transportation, industry, and power generation. The India-UK collaboration aims to address these challenges by fostering innovation, ensuring safety, and promoting the widespread adoption of green hydrogen technologies.
In addition to setting technical standards, the India-UK partnership will also focus on developing workforce skills and training programs to support the growth of the green hydrogen sector. This includes creating educational resources and vocational training programs to equip workers with the knowledge and skills needed to operate and maintain green hydrogen infrastructure.
