Greenstat Asia Hydrogen Webinar Series-Hydrogen Safety Regulation and Lessons from Accident Investigations: Building a Robust Framework for the Energy Transition

As hydrogen becomes a cornerstone of the global clean energy transition, ensuring its safe production, storage, transportation, and utilization is essential for building public confidence and enabling large-scale deployment. A strong regulatory framework, informed by technical expertise and operational experience, plays a critical role in achieving this objective.

Join us for an insightful session with Dr. R. Venugopal, former Joint Chief Controller of Explosives, Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO), Government of India, and one of India’s foremost experts in hydrogen safety regulation.

Drawing on over three decades of regulatory leadership and accident investigation experience, Dr. Venugopal will discuss the evolution of India’s hydrogen safety framework, including the licensing of the country’s first hydrogen dispensing station, the approval of Type IV composite cylinders, and the incorporation of green hydrogen provisions into national safety regulations.

The session will also present key lessons from accident investigations and explore how robust regulation, sound engineering practices, and a proactive safety culture can accelerate the safe deployment of hydrogen technologies.

Key Discussion Points

• Evolution of hydrogen safety regulations in India
• Development of regulatory frameworks for green hydrogen
• Licensing and approval of hydrogen infrastructure
• Lessons learned from hydrogen-related accident investigations
• Building a strong safety culture across the hydrogen value chain
• Policy and regulatory considerations for the future hydrogen economy