The Indo-German Energy Forum (IGEF) together with the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce hosted a virtual knowledge-sharing session on “Safety Standards and Norms of Green Hydrogen, Green Ammonia and Green Methanol” with more than 125 participants on November 29, 2022. Renowned experts from TUV India Pvt. Ltd./TUV Nord Group and Dräger provided insights into the safety standards and norms of using green hydrogen-based chemicals. Dr. Nicole Glanemann, Deputy Head at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), Government of Germany gave the opening remarks. 

Mr. A. A. Anilkumar, VP Inspection TUV India (TUV Nord), focused on the regulatory framework of green hydrogen-based chemicals. Against the background of internationally differing legal environments, he presented the Indian requirements for hazardous materials risk assessment and safety studies. This was followed by an introduction to the different standards that are applicable for the handling, storage, and transport of green hydrogen, green ammonia, and green methanol, respectively.

Mr. Marcus Oertel, Product Manager, Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA, emphasised that gas detection acts as the primary explosion protection to prevent explosive atmospheres. Furthermore he presented the classification of different hazardous areas and how detectors for flammable gases and oxygen can be selected.

The two presentations were followed by a Q&A session which was moderated by Mr. Tobias Winter, Director, IGEF. Questions revolved around the potential internationally applicable standards for green hydrogen considering its recent usage in refineries beyond the commonly known ones. Other topics focused more on the supply chain of green hydrogen-based chemicals, their hazardous potential, and the possible necessary safety measurements. 

Please find the presentations below:

Mr. A. A. Anilkumar, VP Inspection TUV India (TUV Nord)
Safety standards and norms for green hydrogen/green ammonia/green methanol

Mr. Marcus Oertel, Product Manager, Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA
Explosion protection for hydrogen applications with gas detection