It is launched under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM)
- it aims to create a robust framework for certifying green hydrogen (GH) production and ensuring transparency, traceability, and market credibility.
About GHCI
- Ministry: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
- Purpose: To develop detailed methodology for the measurement, monitoring, reporting, onsite verification, and certification of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives.
- Nodal Authority: Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE).
- Certification details:
- Certification Scope: Shall operate at the project level of Green hydrogen production,encompassing all stages up to the compression and purification of hydrogen for transport.
- Processes such as transport and storage of hydrogen outside plant boundaries, conversion into hydrogen carriers, reconversions, and utilization are excluded from the certification scope.
- Two Types of certificates may be issued for GH production facilities: concept certificate (voluntary) and facility level certificate (mandatory).
- Calculation of GHG emissions intensity for GH production shall follow the MNRE Green Hydrogen Emission Calculation Methodology.
- ‘Green’ Certification is conditional on meeting the average emission intensity requirements of 2 kg CO₂eq/kg H2 or less.
- The certificate is non-transferable or tradeable and cannot be claimed for any emission reduction credits.
- Certification Scope: Shall operate at the project level of Green hydrogen production,encompassing all stages up to the compression and purification of hydrogen for transport.
About NGHM
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