The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in India has unveiled a draft proposal for the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme, with the aim of enhancing transparency and accountability in the green hydrogen sector. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) will play a key role as the nodal authority accrediting agencies responsible for monitoring, verifying, and certifying green hydrogen projects. The scheme is focused on providing comprehensive guidelines for calculating greenhouse gas emission intensity during green hydrogen production and establishing a robust certification procedure to ensure the origin and environmental integrity of the green hydrogen. Accredited carbon verification agencies will be responsible for validation and verification activities related to carbon credits and conducting annual reviews of claims made by green hydrogen producers. Producers looking to participate will need to register on a designated portal and comply with the measurement, reporting, and verification framework specified by the certification scheme. The scheme is seen as crucial by industry executives, who believe that it will provide assurance to international buyers by guaranteeing adherence to set standards, ultimately boosting confidence in India's green hydrogen exports. India has already secured substantial investments of $70 billion in green hydrogen and electrolyser manufacturing, with key players like Reliance Industries, Adani Enterprises, Indian Oil Corporation, Larsen & Toubro, and NTPC committing significant funds to the sector. Stakeholders have until September 27 to provide feedback on the draft proposal.