New Delhi, March 7 (NationPress) - A significant conference took place in the capital city of India, aimed at enhancing collaboration on safety protocols and regulatory guidelines for green hydrogen, a pivotal clean energy resource that India is advancing through its National Green Hydrogen Mission, as stated by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy this past Saturday.

The event was attended by delegates from various sectors, including government, industry, academia, standards organizations, testing bodies, research institutions, and regulatory authorities from both nations.

This gathering concentrated on fortifying partnerships regarding the secure implementation of green hydrogen technologies as part of India's mission, according to the ministry.

Topics discussed encompassed safety systems, international standards, and regulatory practices throughout the entire green hydrogen value chain, covering aspects such as production, storage, transport, and end-use applications.

The conference was facilitated by the National Centre for Hydrogen Safety, which functions under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, in partnership with the British High Commission in India and the World Resources Institute India.

The opening session featured remarks from Mohammad Rihan, Director General of the National Institute of Solar Energy.

During his keynote address, Parvinder Maini, Scientific Secretary at the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Indian Government, emphasized the necessity for robust safety frameworks, definitive standards, and global cooperation to facilitate the large-scale implementation of green hydrogen technologies.

The conference also welcomed contributions from key regulators overseeing hydrogen safety and standards within India.

Officials from the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation discussed regulatory strategies for safety adherence, risk evaluation, and hazard management in hydrogen systems.

Moreover, the Bureau of Indian Standards provided insights on formulating hydrogen standards and synchronizing them with international best practices.

Technical discussions during the conference included presentations by specialists from industry, research institutions, and academia.

These sessions highlighted topics such as the secure design and operation of hydrogen production facilities, storage and transportation systems, and the safety of hydrogen end-use applications.

Experts also deliberated on risk assessment methodologies, lessons learned from previous incidents, and innovative technologies like advanced sensors and AI-based monitoring systems for hydrogen safety.