The Reserve is developing an India Nitric Acid Production Protocol, which will address GHG emission reductions associated with the installation and use of a nitrous oxide (N2O) emission control technology to reduce N2O emissions generated as a byproduct of nitric acid production.

Following the development of the protocol in India, the Reserve plans to explore further adaptation of the protocol across the Asia Pacific Region.

Scoping Webinar

The Reserve will hold a scoping webinar for the development of the India Nitric Acid Production Protocol to review the project type and motivation for development, solicit feedback from the public on key considerations for the protocol development process, and request information on the adaptation of the protocol for further development across the Asia Pacific Region.

India Nitric Acid Production Protocol Scoping Webinar
Thursday, August 14, 2025
8:30 am – 10:00 am ET / 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm IST
Register here

Workgroup Process

Statement of Interest

The India Nitric Acid Production Protocol is being developed through the Reserve’s multi-stakeholder workgroup process. The Reserve strives to create a well-balanced workgroup consisting of industry representatives, project developers, environmental NGOs, verification bodies, independent consultants, academia, and government bodies. Interested stakeholders are encouraged to apply by filling out the Statement of Interest Form below and submitting it to rmooney@climateactionreserve.org by Friday, August 29, 2025.

• Statement of Interest Form (coming soon)

Local Stakeholder Engagement

The Reserve seeks to engage stakeholders throughout the protocol development process to identify and incorporate laws, norms, and conditions applicable to the nitric acid industry in India. All stakeholders interested in the protocol process are encouraged to complete the Local Engagement Form below and submit it to rmooney@climateactionreserve.org to receive notifications for public engagement opportunities during the protocol development.

• Local Engagement Form (coming soon)

The public may participate in the development process as “observers.” Observers may attend workgroup meetings in listen-only mode, submit written comments on the draft methodology when it is available for public comment, and attend the public webinar(s) held during the public comment period.

Development Timeline

The following timeline has tentative dates and will be updated as the protocol development process unfolds.

Funding and Technical Support

Partial funding and technical support for the development of the initial draft of the APAC Nitric Acid Production Protocol were provided by ClimeCo LLC.