Green Hydrogen Project EPC Documentation & Compliance Services
The Opportunity
Sri Lanka's green hydrogen ambitions require massive EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) projects across energy, maritime, and export infrastructure. These projects must navigate dual compliance: international green certification standards (ISO 50001, ISO 14064, IEC standards for hydrogen systems) AND cross-border trade regulations. EPC firms and their supply chain partners lack localized compliance documentation, permit tracking, and third-party certification liaison services.
Market Size
₹180-220 Cr addressable market — South Asia hydrogen project pipeline (Sri Lanka + India coastal states) estimated at $400M USD over 5 years; documentation & compliance services typically capture 8-12% of project value.
Business Model
B2B SaaS + embedded compliance consulting. Subscription model for EPC contractors (₹3-8L/month) + project-based certification audit support (₹15-40L per large project). Revenue from energy ministries and export authorities for permit digitization + tracking.
Monthly SaaS subscriptions from 15-20 EPC firms: ₹45-160L/yearPer-project compliance audits and certification liaison: ₹60-100L/year (3-4 projects)Government contract for hydrogen project registry and permit tracking: ₹30-50L/year
Your 30-Day Action Plan
Interview 5-8 major EPC contractors and hydrogen equipment suppliers in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka; map exact compliance pain points (permits, certifications, cross-border document flow).
Research and document all India + Sri Lanka regulations for green hydrogen projects (Ministry of New & Renewable Energy guidelines, Sri Lankan energy ministry circulars, ISO standards applicable to hydrogen systems).
Build minimal MVP: compliance checklist SaaS (Google Sheets + Zapier initially) + pre-filled template library for 3 high-volume cert types (IEC 62282, ISO 50001, DGFT export compliance).
Pitch to 2-3 mid-sized EPC firms; secure 1 pilot customer at ₹2-3L/month. Simultaneously reach out to government trade bodies (FICCI, CII) for certification registry contracts.
Compliance & Regulatory Angle
GST: 18% (professional services). Licenses: ISO 9001 for your own QMS; certifications as compliance advisor (no mandatory license but ISO 27001 helps). Regulatory: Alignment with Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) guidelines and Lanka's Presidential Energy Council directives. Partner with notified certification bodies (DNV, SGS, TÜV) for audit credibility.
Ready to Act on This Opportunity?
Generate a 7-step execution plan — validate the market, build the MVP, model the financials, map the risks, and ship in 30 days.