October 10, 2026: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on Thursday brought together government officials, industry representatives, researchers and experts to discuss standards and safety measures for the production, storage, transportation and use of hydrogen in India.

The discussions were held at Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan, New Delhi, as part of the World Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day 2026 celebrations. More than 100 participants attended the event.

Two panel discussions focused on hydrogen standards and safety at hydrogen facilities, with participation from organisations including the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) and Oil Industry Safety Directorate (OISD), besides research and industry organisations.

The discussions highlighted the need for clear and comprehensive standards covering hydrogen production, storage, transportation and end-use. Participants also emphasised stronger testing and training systems to ensure safe handling of hydrogen and closer coordination among government agencies, industry and technical experts.

A report titled “India’s Hydrogen Standards: Gap Assessment and Preliminary Action Framework”, prepared in association with Boston Consulting Group (BCG), was also released during the event.

The report examines existing hydrogen standards in India, identifies gaps and outlines areas requiring further attention, along with a preliminary framework for addressing them.

(Source: PSU watch)