Bureau Veritas (BV) has announced its designation as an official certification body for the CertifHy EU Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO) Voluntary Scheme.
In a statement issued today (22 September), BV said that this was its second CertifHy certification collaboration, following its recognition for the CertifHy Non-Governmental Certification (NGC) scheme in 2023.
The CertifHy NGC scheme focuses on tracking the origins and environmental attributes of hydrogen produced and consumed across Europe. With this new recognition for CertifHy EU RFNBO Voluntary Scheme, BV said that it has expanded its position as a provider of hydrogen certification services, both within Europe where RFNBO certification is required and internationally for all RFNBO imports.
The CertifHy EU RFNBO Voluntary Scheme certifies renewable fuels derived from non-biological sources, primarily renewable hydrogen and derivatives generated from renewable electricity sources such as wind, solar, and hydropower.
Aligned with the European Renewable Energy Directive (RED) and officially recognised by the European Commission (EC), the CertifHy EU RFNBO Voluntary Scheme is designed to ensure supply chain transparency and traceability.
The scheme enables the verification of both the renewable power supply requirements and the resulting GHG emission reductions achieved through the production and use of these fuels.
Laurence Boisramé, Global Director Hydrogen and CCUS at Bureau Veritas, commented: ‘This second recognition is a testament of Bureau Veritas commitment to providing trust and transparency in the clean hydrogen and low emissions fuels sector. Bureau Veritas is a strategic partner supporting hydrogen energy stakeholders throughout the entire value chain. The EU RFNBO Voluntary Scheme provides the transparency needed for renewable hydrogen and its derived fuels to fulfill their potential in Europe’s energy transition.’
Matthieu Boisson, Managing Director of CertifHy, added: ‘The hydrogen and e-fuels industry is undeniably entering a new stage of development, with large-scale industrial projects moving steadily towards operations. Our cooperation with Bureau Veritas, a long-standing world leader in verification and certification services, testifies to our abilities as a market enabler at the global level. Bringing a trusted, independent partner of this calibre into CertifHy’s ecosystem marks a critical step forward in our efforts to support the market for certified hydrogen and e-fuels. This collaboration adds to the credible framework that producers and offtakers need to confidently scale their operations, accelerate global trade, and fulfill the promise of a sustainable hydrogen economy.’
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