Hydrogen is no longer the fuel of the future—it is the reality of today. As the world accelerates towards decarbonization, Reliance Industries has made bold investments to turn hydrogen into a mainstream energy source for heavy industries, transport, and global trade. But with its rising importance comes a critical need: transparency. To earn trust, hydrogen must not only be clean—it must be proven clean. That is why Reliance partnered with Trinet Technologies to create a smart, traceable digital infrastructure that tracks hydrogen from production to use, ensuring every molecule is backed by real, auditable data.
Why Traceability Is the Missing Link
With hydrogen emerging as a key enabler of zero-emission goals across industries like steel, cement, and logistics, the pressure to provide verified data on its origin and carbon intensity is growing. From tax credits like the U.S. 45V to Europe’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, incentives and regulations now require proof, not promises.
Trinet Technologies has helped Reliance develop a hydrogen traceability framework that enables:
- Compliance with global standards and ESG mandates
- Access to cross-border carbon credit markets
- Transparent data sharing for investors and regulatory bodies
- Real-time visibility into purity, storage, and pressure conditions
- Reduced risk of greenwashing
In a future where sustainability is no longer optional, traceability has become the cornerstone of credibility.
Fixing the Digital Disconnect
Despite a growing number of hydrogen projects worldwide, most remain digitally fragmented. Fewer than 10% of them integrate smart traceability systems today, leaving gaps in certification, performance tracking, and compliance.
To address this, Trinet helped Reliance build a digital hydrogen spine—an integrated system combining:
- Blockchain for tamper-proof records
- IoT devices for flow and pressure monitoring
- Digital twins for real-time modeling of storage and transport systems
- AI and analytics to detect anomalies and predict failures
- Open standards aligned with global protocols like ISO 14067
This holistic approach ensures hydrogen’s journey is fully trackable—from production at green facilities to delivery across borders.
“For hydrogen to truly become a global decarbonization solution, traceability must be built into its DNA. We are proud to help Reliance lead the charge in building transparent, future-ready hydrogen ecosystems.”
The Road Ahead: Global Momentum, Local Action
Green hydrogen is being called the “oil of the 21st century”—and for good reason. By 2050, global demand is expected to exceed 500 million tons, and traceability will play a vital role in unlocking its full potential.
Reliance Industries, supported by Trinet Technologies, is already preparing for this future. With over 30 countries launching national hydrogen strategies that emphasize traceability, early adopters like Reliance are gaining a strategic edge.
Trinet is now expanding this framework to help clients across automotive, chemicals, and utilities adopt certified hydrogen systems that support not only energy goals but also compliance, taxation, and ESG reporting.
