You are here: Archives > May 2010 > International Standards International Standards Priorities to be Discussed at PATH Workshop Karen Hall, National Hydrogen Association The Partnership for Advancing the Transition to Hydrogen (PATH) is holding a workshop on “International Codes & Standards” in Essen, Germany on Thursday 20 May 2010. This venue also serves as the site of the 18th World Hydrogen Energy Conference (WHEC). There is no cost to participate in this PATH workshop; however participation is limited to PATH members and invited guests. This workshop will facilitate an interactive discussion designed to identify international codes and standards needs from the individual country perspective, prioritize those needs, and outline a plan for achieving them. This international workshop is being supported by the U.S. Department of Energy and will facilitate input and discussion from all PATH associations and their members. About PATH The Partnership for Advancing the Transition to Hydrogen (PATH) is a not-for-profit international coalition of hydrogen associations that seeks international cooperation to help advance the transition to hydrogen as a carbon-free energy carrier and a solution to environmental and energy issues. PATH was established in 2002 in collaboration with the governments and national hydrogen associations of Canada, Japan and the United States. Since its founding PATH has focused on three major activities: building the international network of hydrogen advocates by holding Executive Meetings around the world; sharing information among partners through newsletters, webpages, and the Initiative Database; and developing codes and standards for the safe use of hydrogen. The PATH Board of Directors has drawn up a list of additional activities that PATH should engage in, including: helping countries form hydrogen associations; sharing association management best practices; sharing public education and other outreach communications among partners; facilitating professor and student exchanges between countries; and maintaining a calendar of events and project opportunities. For more information, please visit the PATH website at www.hpath.org.