The development of a practicable verification process for the 70% greenhouse gas reduction quota for RFNBO hydrogen (Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin) is a key challenge for the hydrogen economy. The aim is to define standard values for transport, electricity consumption and emissions in order to simplify and standardize the verification of GHG savings.
This task requires a balanced compromise between strict regulatory requirements and practical feasibility for the industry. The standard values to be developed should enable efficient and cost-effective documentation without companies having to carry out complex individual calculations for each individual process step in the hydrogen value chain.
Particular attention is being paid to the development of standard values for:
- The transportation of hydrogen
- Electricity consumption during electrolysis
- The associated emissions
These values must both realistically reflect the actual conditions and enable simplified reporting.
A reliable and transparent verification process is not only important for meeting regulatory requirements, but also crucial for the market launch and scaling of green hydrogen in the transport sector. The establishment of such a process makes an important contribution to achieving climate targets and promoting a sustainable hydrogen economy.
