India and UK Enhance Collaborative Efforts for Green Hydrogen
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Synopsis
On February 6, the Bureau of Indian Standards, in collaboration with the British Standards Institution and the UK's FCDO, hosted a workshop in New Delhi to advance India-UK collaboration on hydrogen standards, focusing on Green Hydrogen Production and Regulations.
Key Takeaways
- Collaboration between India and UK on hydrogen standardisation.
- Focus on Green Hydrogen Production and associated regulations.
- Insights from global best practices for sustainable hydrogen economy.
- Emphasis on safe and scalable regulations.
- Strengthening of the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
New Delhi, February 6 (NationPress) - The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), in partnership with the British Standards Institution (BSI) and the UK government's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), conducted a two-day workshop focused on standards collaboration for Green Hydrogen in New Delhi. This initiative aims to enhance India-UK cooperation in hydrogen standardisation, particularly in Green Hydrogen Production and Regulations, as per an official announcement made on Thursday.
“The India-UK Standards Partnership Workshop on Green Hydrogen represents a significant step in promoting global collaboration to facilitate clean energy transitions. It highlights the crucial role of knowledge exchange, standardization, and innovation in establishing a sustainable hydrogen marketplace,” stated Abbey Dorian, BSI Energy Sector Lead, during the workshop.
“Both India and the UK aspire to be at the forefront of green hydrogen development, working towards achieving a net zero future,” she further remarked.
This workshop is part of a broader initiative by the UK government’s Standards Partnership programme, aimed at promoting the implementation of international standards in India to foster growth, attract investment, and improve trade. The event underlined the importance of adopting safe, scalable, and globally harmonized Regulations, Codes, and Standards (RCS). There was also a focus on the rapid adoption of Publicly Available Specification (PAS) standards and global hydrogen certification.
The programme further bolsters BIS’s initiatives under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. It aided in pinpointing gaps in standards, exploring new domains, and networking with experts. Insights derived from global best practices will enrich India’s certification, testing, and standardisation processes, thereby supporting a sustainable and competitive green hydrogen economy.
The workshop featured valuable discussions among policymakers, technical experts, and industry leaders from both India and the UK. The event was inaugurated by Rajiv Sharma, Deputy Director General (Standardisation-I), BIS, Laura Aylett, Head of Climate and Energy (British High Commission), and Dorian, emphasizing the mutual goal of both nations to promote innovation and sustainability in the green hydrogen sector.
