Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: PIB
Context: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in India has introduced the Green Hydrogen Standard for the country as part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
The Ministry has defined Green Hydrogen as hydrogen with a well-to-gate emission (including various production processes) of no more than 2 kg CO2 equivalent per kg of hydrogen.
- This standard specifies the emission limits that hydrogen production must adhere to in order to be classified as ‘Green’, indicating it comes from renewable sources.
- The standard covers both electrolysis-based and biomass-based methods of producing hydrogen.
- The standard also outlines that the Ministry will provide a detailed methodology for the measurement, reporting, monitoring, verification, and certification of green hydrogen and its derivatives.
- The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power, will be responsible for accrediting agencies to monitor, verify, and certify Green Hydrogen production projects.
