India Defines Green Hydrogen Standard

• 22 Aug 2023

On 18^th August, 2023, the Central government, in support of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, introduced the Green Hydrogen Standard for the country, establishing emission criteria for hydrogen to qualify as 'Green' from renewable sources.

Key Points

• Defining Green Hydrogen: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy issued the Green Hydrogen Standard, encompassing both electrolysis-based and biomass-based hydrogen production methods.
• Emission Threshold: Green Hydrogen is defined as hydrogen with a well-to-gate emission, including all production processes, not exceeding 2 kg CO2 equivalent per kg H2.
• Methodology and Certification: The MNRE will specify a comprehensive methodology for measurement, reporting, monitoring, on-site verification, and certification of green hydrogen and its derivatives.
• Nodal Authority: The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power, will serve as the Nodal Authority responsible for accrediting agencies involved in monitoring, verification, and certification for Green Hydrogen production projects.
• Global Pioneering Step: India's definition of Green Hydrogen places it among the first few nations globally to establish clear standards for renewable hydrogen production.