The Compressed Gas Association (CGA) Board of Directors has approved a Strategic Hydrogen Plan to accelerate the development of hydrogen standards within the CGA and globally. The plan allocates significant resources for technical and administrative support to advance hydrogen technologies and infrastructure.
Key Highlights of the Strategic Hydrogen Plan
- Resource Allocation: Substantial investments to enhance technical and administrative capabilities, supporting the standards development process.
- Expedited Standards Development: Prioritizing the creation and implementation of hydrogen standards to address the need for uniform guidelines across the industry.
- Global Harmonization: Focusing on global standards to foster international collaboration and promote widespread adoption of hydrogen as a clean energy source.
The CGA’s approval of this plan is a pivotal step in supporting the growth of the hydrogen economy. In 2024, six CGA hydrogen standards have already been published, with work underway to update, reaffirm, or publish eight additional standards:
- G-5.3, Commodity Specification for Hydrogen
- C-6.4, Visual Inspection of NGV and HGV Fuel Containers
- H-5, Standard for Bulk Hydrogen Supply Systems
- Hydrogen Systems Separation Distances (New, IHC)
- Safe Operation of H2, CO, and Syngas Pipeline Systems (New, IHC)
- Bulk LH2 Hydrogen Loading and Unloading Connections (New, IHC)
- G-5.5, Standard for Hydrogen Vent Systems
- H-10, Combustion Safety for Steam Reformer Operation
The CGA is also working on producing the following harmonized standards:
- Revision of G-5.3, Commodity Specification for Hydrogen
- Revision of C-6.4, Methods for External Visual Inspection of Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) and Hydrogen Gas Vehicle (HGV) Fuel Containers
- Revision of H-5, edition 3, Standard for Bulk Hydrogen Supply Systems
- Draft Development of Design of Bulk Liquid Hydrogen Loading and Unloading Connections
- Draft Development of Hydrogen Systems Separation Distances
- Draft Development of Safe Operation of Hydrogen, Carbon Monoxide, and Syngas Pipeline Systems
The CGA remains committed to ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency within the hydrogen sector, contributing to a sustainable future.