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World Hydrogen Week

How will regulation, standardisation, and certification work together?

This question we discussed 09.10.2025 during the World Hydrogen Week in Copenhagen, organised by World Hydrogen Leaders.

Under the chair of Kim Talus and the moderation of Ulrike Hinz, together with Régis Prévost and Mohit Agrawal, we explored how standards and regulation interact in the production of hydrogen and hydrogen derivatives.

This topic is also part of my ongoing research at the University of Eastern Finland. Building on my previous studies, I shared several key points during the discussion:

📌 Different purposes: Regulations aim primarily at achieving greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets, while standards focus on ensuring safety and technical compatibility.

📌 Different approaches to blending: Regulations allow flexibility through book & claim or mass balance systems, whereas standards typically apply only to physical blending.

📌 Different consequences for non-compliance: Under regulatory frameworks, penalties or GHG payments may apply, while under technical standards, non-compliance simply means the fuel cannot be used.

It was a truly insightful exchange on how these frameworks can and must align to support the development of a global hydrogen economy.

Posted By : admin 16 Sep, 2025

Hydrogen from Peru to the EU

In this episode of Clean Energy Talks video blog with Roxana Serpa, Vice President of H2 Peru Association, we talk about hydrogen import from Peru to the EU:

I. Introduction of H2 Peru Association

The work of H2 Peru and its main activities in the hydrogen sector.

II. Renewable Energy Potential in Peru

What is the estimated renewable energy potential in Peru that could be used for green hydrogen production?

III. Regulatory framework

What recent developments in Peru’s regulatory framework could support the export of hydrogen to the EU?

IV. Transporting Hydrogen to Europe

What are the most viable options for transporting hydrogen from Peru to the EU?

Green ammonia
Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF)
Renewable methanol (for maritime transport).

V. Hydrogen Production Outlook

What opportunities exist for launching hydrogen production projects in Peru in the near to mid-term?

VI. Hydrogen Hubs

What is meant by a hydrogen hub, and what plans or locations are being considered for such hubs in Peru?

VII. Certification

How is Peru preparing to meet the certification requirements for hydrogen exports to the EU?

➡️ Reach out here on LinkedIn or contact me for more details on the video topic.

Posted By : admin 21 Jul, 2025

News on the Hydrogen and Guarantees of Origin Market

hydrogen and guarantees of origin (GO) system

The latest EU report titled “Technical assistance to monitor functioning of the guarantees of origin (GO) system” provides an in-depth look at the GOs market and its impact on renewable energy and hydrogen tracking.

✅ Key Takeaways

📌 The GO market has achieved a healthy level of liquidity.

📌 While transparency has improved, price discovery remains limited. GO prices vary based on factors such as technology, region, and additionality – factors not always visible to consumers. Forecasting prices remains difficult due to elements of monopolistic competition.

📌 More than 90% of hydropower, 50% of wind, and 30% of solar electricity production in Europe is currently tracked via GOs.

📌 The GO system is effective in tracking renewable electricity, but further harmonization is needed to reduce the risk of misuse.

📌 Hydrogen

As of the end of 2023: only 0.4% of EU hydrogen production was based on water electrolysis (45 tonnes or 1.5 GWh).
An additional 9.2% (1,033 tonnes or 34 GWh) was produced as a green by-product (e.g., from chlor-alkali electrolysis).
The Hydrix index (as of January 2025) estimates green hydrogen prices in Germany at €7.80–€9.50/kg, roughly 2.5x higher than grey hydrogen (€3–€4/kg).

📌 Hydrogen GO trading volumes

RFNBO certification has only been possible since December 2024.
Until now, certified green hydrogen has only been traded via GOs or Non-Governmental Certificates (NGCs).
Assuming certification, 1,500 GOs could have been issued in 2023 for hydrogen produced via electrolysis.
While only a few EU Member States are active in the gas GO market and even fewer support EU-wide GO trading, interest in GOs is growing:
- Smaller projects often opt for GOs/NGCs due to lack of RFNBO compliance.
- Larger projects (many pre-FID) are preparing for RFNBO certification to benefit from offtake obligations under the compliance market.

➡️ Source: Technical assistance to monitor functioning of the guarantees of origin (GO) system

Posted By : admin 18 Jul, 2025

Interaction of Certification and Standards for e-SAF Production

Last week, I had the opportunity to present my paper “Interaction of Certification and Standards for e-SAF Production” at a conference hosted by the Florence School of Regulation. This research is part of my broader PhD work on the interaction between law and technology in the regulation of Power-to-X (PtX) technologies.

✅ Key Points of the Presentation:

📌 General requirements

To be used in aviation, e-SAF must be certified under either the EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED) or the CORSIA scheme, and blended with conventional jet fuel in accordance with international standards such as ASTM D7566 and Def Stan 91-091.

📌 Legal Framework

There is a lack of harmonization between the EU legal framework and international aviation fuel standards.
The definition of SAF in the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation does not align with the definition used in international standards.

📌 Certification

Particular attention should be given to the concept of “dual conformance” — i.e., a single batch of SAF being compliant with two different certification schemes (such as EU RED and CORSIA).
The coexistence of two certification schemes – EU RED and CORSIA within the EU raises questions about the feasibility of such dual conformance, a concept that is not yet defined under EU law.

☑️ Conclusion

A harmonized and coherent legal framework is essential for scaling up e-SAF production and deployment in aviation.
Aligning EU regulations with international safety and sustainability standards will help remove existing regulatory barriers and support the widespread adoption of e-SAF across the EU.

Maryna Hritsyshyna. Interaction of certification and standards for e-SAF production

GHG Emissions: aviation emits about 3% of global carbon dioxide, about 96% of GHG emissions in aviation belong to the large airplanes.
Sustainable aviation fuel: a solution for medium and long-haul airplanes, allow reducing carbon emissions by 50-80% in comparison with the conventional fuel.

Posted By : admin 17 Jul, 2025

Association of Issuing Bodies Annual Report 2024

Figure: Association of Issuing Bodies members, applicants and observers

Source: Association of Issuing Bodies, Annual Report 2024

📢 The Association of Issuing Bodies (AIB) Annual Report 2024 is out!

✅ Key highlights from 2024:

📌 Membership Expansion

By the end of 2024, the AIB had 39 members from 30 European countries, covering the EU, EEA, and Energy Community.

📌 Electricity Guarantees of Origin

30 members actively participated in the European Energy Certificate System (EECS) Electricity Scheme, issuing and transferring GOs via the AIB Hub.
New participants preparing for the scheme:
- NEURC (Ukraine)
- ERE (Albania)
- SEDA (Bulgaria)

New observers:
- ERO (Kosovo)
- MEMO (North Macedonia)

📌 Gas Guarantees of Origin

9 members were active in the EECS Gas Scheme, including:
- Gasgrid (Finland)
- Enagas (Spain)
- Brugel (Belgium)
- E-Control (Austria)
- GSE (Italy)
- REN (Portugal)
- OTE (Czech Republic)
- Elering (Estonia)
- Conexus (Latvia)
2024 was a milestone year for the Gas Scheme Group, with six new members joining.

📌 Hydrogen

In 2024, the following countries registered EECS hydrogen production devices:

Austria: 2 devices (10 MW total capacity)
Finland: 1 device
Spain: 2 devices (23.8 MW total capacity)

It’s great to see steady progress across electricity, gas, and now hydrogen, contributing to a more integrated and transparent GO market across Europe.

➡️ The AIB Annual Report is available via this link: ANNUAL REPORT 2024

Posted By : admin 7 Jul, 2025

Bringing Hydrogen to the EU Market

In this episode of Clean Energy Talks video blog with Joris Vlasblom, an experienced energy advisor specializing in hydrogen, renewable energy, and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), we talk about bringing hydrogen to the EU Market:

I. EU Hydrogen Targets & Demand

How do you assess the current demand for hydrogen and its derivatives in the EU?

How aligned is the current market demand with the EU’s hydrogen targets for 2030 and beyond?

II. Market Entry & Readiness

What are the biggest challenges to bringing hydrogen into the EU market today?

III. Certifications & Standards

How can producers confirm the compliance of hydrogen with EU market requirements?

How crucial is the RFNBO certification for accessing the EU market?

IV. Infrastructure & Technology

What infrastructure gaps (e.g. ports, pipelines, storage) are most urgent to address?

V. Practical Solutions

What are some practical steps companies should take when planning to enter the EU hydrogen market?

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Posted By : admin 7 Nov, 2024

Hydrogen Certification: how to make it simple

In this episode of Clean Energy Talks video blog with Flore de Durfor, Founder & Managing Director of Atmen, we simplify the complexities of hydrogen certification and discuss how producers can navigate the certification process more easily by answering these questions:

Why is hydrogen certification so complicated?
What challenges do producers face on the way to certification?
How can technology make certification easier?
What does “certification readiness” mean for producers?
How do we begin preparing for hydrogen certification?

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Posted By : admin 14 Oct, 2024

Tracking of Energy

In this episode of Clean Energy Talks video blog, we’re joined by Katrien Verwimp, founder of Enunda BV and strategy coordinator for the European Energy Certificate System at the Association of Issuing Bodies (AIB). With her extensive expertise in energy tracking, Katrien provides invaluable insights into the complexities of tracking energy, guarantees of origin, and certification processes.

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✅ Key Takeaways

📌 Hydrogen

📌 Hydrogen GO trading volumes

📌 General requirements

📌 Legal Framework

📌 Certification

☑️ Conclusion

📌 Membership Expansion

📌 Electricity Guarantees of Origin

📌 Gas Guarantees of Origin

📌 Hydrogen