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This module establishes jurisdiction-specific requirements applicable to nitric acid production projects in India under the Reserve’s modular protocol structure. The Nitric Acid Production Protocol addresses GHG emission reductions associated with the installation and use of nitrous oxide (N₂O) emission control technology to reduce N₂O emissions generated as a byproduct of nitric acid production.

Note that the protocol is being introduced here under the Reserve’s modular format, which consists of the Nitric Acid Production Protocol that contains guidance applicable across all jurisdictions, and the India Module, which contains guidance specific to projects located in India. Together, these documents establish the requirements for nitric acid production projects in India. Following the development of the India Module, the Reserve plans to explore the development of additional jurisdiction modules for the protocol across the Asia Pacific Region.

Public Comment Period

The India Module was available for public comment from July 16, 2026 to August 15, 2026. No comments were received.

• India Module Public Comment Draft

Public Comment Webinar

The Reserve hosted a webinar to discuss the draft module and solicit public comment on August 5, 2026.

• Webinar recording
• Presentation slides

Scoping Webinar

The Reserve held a scoping webinar on Thursday, August 14, 2025, 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.

• Webinar recording
• Presentation slides

Technical Expert Review

The India Nitric Acid Production Protocol is being developed with the input from expert stakeholders. The stakeholder organizations are as follows:

• BASF Limited
• ClimeCo Corporation
• KBR Inc
• Johnson and Matthey
• Deepak Fertilizer & Petrochemicals LTD

Local Stakeholder Engagement

The Reserve seeks to engage stakeholders throughout the India Nitric Acid Production Protocol development process to identify and incorporate relevant laws, norms, and conditions applicable to the nitric acid industry in India. All stakeholders interested in the protocol process, please complete the Local Engagement form below and submit it to rmooney@climateactionreserve.org to ensure that you receive the appropriate notifications for public engagement opportunities during the protocol development.

• Local Engagement Form

Development Timeline

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

Technical Support

Technical support for the development of the initial draft of the India Nitric Acid Production Protocol was provided by ClimeCo LLC.