ANSI Hosting Hydrogen Standards Workshop June 22–23 in Washington, DC
- HYSKY Society
- May 29
- 3 min read
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has announced it will host a hybrid (Yes, you can attend virtually!) Hydrogen Standards Workshop on June 22–23, 2026, at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) offices in Washington, DC. The event comes at a pivotal moment for the hydrogen economy as governments, industry leaders, and technology developers work to establish consistent standards that can support the safe and rapid deployment of hydrogen technologies across multiple sectors, including aviation, advanced air mobility, energy, transportation, and industrial applications.
ANSI Workshop Aims to Strengthen the Hydrogen Standards
The workshop is being organized through ANSI’s Hydrogen Standards Coordination Initiative, a program focused on advancing safety and technical standards throughout the hydrogen value chain. Areas of focus include hydrogen production, storage, transportation, carbon capture, utilization, and associated infrastructure.
As hydrogen-powered aviation, hydrogen-electric propulsion systems, eVTOL aircraft, drones, and other advanced air mobility platforms continue to evolve, the need for internationally harmonized standards becomes increasingly important. Consistent standards can accelerate certification pathways, improve safety, lower development costs, and create greater confidence among investors, regulators, and operators.
During the two-day workshop, participants will engage in expert presentations, panel discussions, and collaborative working sessions designed to:
Identify pre-standardization research priorities.
Evaluate existing and emerging standards.
Assess conformity assessment programs.
Explore regulatory and policy frameworks that can support safe hydrogen deployment.
The event will bring together stakeholders from industry, government agencies, academia, and standards development organizations to promote collaboration and advance a coordinated approach to hydrogen standardization.
Importance for Hydrogen Aviation
For the hydrogen aviation sector, standards development remains one of the most important enablers of commercialization. Aircraft manufacturers, propulsion developers, airport operators, fuel suppliers, and regulators all require clear technical frameworks governing hydrogen storage, fueling operations, cryogenic systems, safety management, and infrastructure deployment.
Organizations developing hydrogen-powered aircraft and eVTOL platforms continue to emphasize that standards alignment is essential for achieving certification and scaling commercial operations globally. Workshops such as ANSI’s provide an important forum for identifying technical gaps and developing consensus-driven solutions.
Industry Support and Collaboration
ANSI acknowledged several organizations supporting the initiative, including:
Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP)
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ASTM International
Compressed Gas Association (CGA)
CSA Group
International Code Council (ICC)
Their participation highlights the broad industry commitment to developing the standards needed for hydrogen technologies to advance safely and efficiently.
March Hydrogen Webinar Recordings Available
Ahead of the June workshop, ANSI hosted a series of informational webinars designed to provide participants with a common understanding of the hydrogen standards landscape.
The webinars focused on five key objectives:
Increasing awareness of hydrogen standards and codes.
Connecting stakeholders and technical experts.
Explaining how standards are developed and adopted.
Highlighting opportunities for stakeholder participation.
Supporting future workshop discussions with foundational knowledge.
ANSI has made webinar presentations and recordings available online to help participants prepare for the June event.
About ANSI
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting voluntary consensus standards and conformity assessment systems that enhance U.S. competitiveness and quality of life.
ANSI represents the interests of more than 270,000 companies and organizations and over 30 million professionals worldwide. The organization serves as the official U.S. representative to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and, through the U.S. National Committee, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
The growing hydrogen economy will increasingly rely on organizations such as ANSI to facilitate collaboration among stakeholders and develop the standards necessary to support safe, reliable, and scalable hydrogen deployment across aviation and other critical sectors.
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