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ANSI to Host Hydrogen Standards Workshop

On June 22-23, 2026, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) will conduct a hybrid workshop to tackle the growing challenges surrounding hydrogen standardization at the ASME offices in Washington, DC. As the deployment of hydrogen technology gains traction, the demand for cohesive standards and protocols across various sectors becomes increasingly critical.

Context and Purpose

The workshop will serve as part of ANSI’s Hydrogen Standards Coordination Initiative, designed to elevate awareness and development of safety and technical standards throughout the entire hydrogen value chain. This encompasses everything from production and storage to transportation and carbon capture technologies. Attendees will collaborate to streamline protocols that can enhance safety and efficacy in hydrogen deployment.

What Attendees Can Expect

The workshop is structured to foster active participation through expert presentations, panel discussions, and collaborative working sessions. Key objectives include:
1. Identify Pre-Standardization Research Needs: Establishing gaps in current research to bolster hydrogen technology infrastructure.
2. Evaluate Standards: Reviewing existing and emerging standards and conformity assessment programs to ensure they meet current and future technological demands.
3. Explore Regulatory Considerations: Discussing the policy frameworks that can facilitate wider adoption of hydrogen as an energy source.

Enhanced Collaboration

By bringing together stakeholders from industry, academia, government, and the standards development community, the workshop aims to create a robust dialogue that transcends sectors. This collaboration is essential for advancing a coordinated approach to hydrogen standardization and ensuring that efforts are not duplicated across different entities.

Preparing for the Workshop

In preparation for the June event, ANSI has organized a series of informative webinars. These sessions have focused on building a common knowledge base among participants covering five key objectives:

• - Raising awareness about the current landscape of hydrogen standards and codes.
• - Connecting various stakeholders and experts in the field.
• - Offering insights into how standards are formulated and implemented.
• - Informing attendees about opportunities to engage in the standardization process.
• - Providing an overview that supports deeper discussions during the workshop.

Presentations and recordings from these webinars are accessible online, ensuring potential attendees are well-informed.

Support and Acknowledgments

ANSI acknowledges the support of several sponsors making this initiative viable, including:

• - The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP)
• - The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
• - ASTM International
• - Compressed Gas Association (CGA)
• - CSA Group
• - International Code Council (ICC)

This collaboration exhibits a united commitment toward advancing hydrogen standards vital for promoting innovation and ensuring public safety. For those interested in taking part in this pivotal event, further details and registration information can be found on ANSI’s official website.

About ANSI

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the global competitiveness of U.S. businesses and improving quality of life through voluntary consensus standards. Representing over 270,000 companies and 30 million professionals, ANSI serves as the official U.S. representative to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and works across various sectors to promote the integrity of standards and conformity assessment systems.