New Delhi: A conference on hydrogen safety brought together experts from industry, academia, and research institutions to deliberate on safety practices across the hydrogen value chain, with participants emphasising the need for robust standards and regulatory frameworks to support the growth of green hydrogen technologies.
Technical sessions during the conference featured presentations and discussions by eminent experts representing organisations such as the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, NTPC Limited, Automotive Research Association of India, Cochin Shipyard Limited, Arup, Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board, CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory, Cochin University of Science and Technology, and Indian Institute of Technology Madras.
Experts discussed safety practices in hydrogen end-use applications, as well as the safe design and operation of hydrogen production, storage and transportation systems. The deliberations also focused on risk assessment methodologies and incident case studies to better understand safety challenges associated with hydrogen technologies.
Emerging innovations were another key theme of the conference, with discussions highlighting advanced sensor technologies and artificial intelligence-enabled monitoring systems that can enhance hydrogen safety across different stages of the value chain.
The conference concluded with a shared commitment by India and the United Kingdom to strengthen cooperation on developing robust standards, regulatory frameworks and safety protocols for hydrogen technologies. Participants emphasised that stronger collaboration will be essential to ensure the safe and reliable deployment of green hydrogen at scale.
The outcomes of the discussions are expected to contribute to ongoing efforts under the National Green Hydrogen Mission to build a comprehensive safety ecosystem and support the emergence of a reliable and globally competitive green hydrogen sector in India.
