India–UK Conference on Green Hydrogen Standards and Safety Protocols Held in New Delhi

New Delhi, March 7, 2026 – The India–UK Conference on Green Hydrogen Standards and Safety Protocols was held on February 27, 2026, in New Delhi, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and technical experts to strengthen cooperation on the safe deployment of green hydrogen technologies under India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission.

The conference was organised by the National Centre for Hydrogen Safety (NCHS), established under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, in collaboration with the British High Commission in India and WRI India. The event focused on strengthening regulatory frameworks, safety protocols, and international standards for the green hydrogen value chain, including production, storage, transportation, and end-use applications.

The inaugural session featured remarks from Mohammad Rihan, Director General of the National Institute of Solar Energy, followed by special addresses from Abhay Bakre, Mission Director of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, Jinoos Shariati from the British High Commission, Anjan Kumar Mishra, Secretary of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board, and Laura Aylett, First Secretary (Climate & Energy), British High Commission.

Delivering the keynote address, Parvinder Maini, Scientific Secretary at the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, highlighted the need for strong safety frameworks, standards development, and international collaboration to support large-scale deployment of green hydrogen technologies.

Regulatory agencies also shared insights on hydrogen safety and standards. The Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation discussed safety compliance and risk management 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 presentations by experts from organisations such as NTPC Limited, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, Automotive Research Association of India, Cochin Shipyard Limited, CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory, and Indian Institute of Technology Madras. Discussions focused on hydrogen safety practices, risk assessment, system design, incident case studies, and emerging technologies such as advanced sensors and AI-enabled monitoring.

The conference concluded with a shared commitment from India and the UK to strengthen collaboration on standards development, regulatory capacity building, and safety frameworks to support the safe and large-scale adoption of green hydrogen technologies.