Air Liquide Secures Germany’s First RFNBO Certification for Renewable Hydrogen

Air Liquide has officially become the first supplier in Germany to receive Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO) certification for its renewable hydrogen. This pivotal certification, granted to the hydrogen produced by the company's PEM electrolyzer "Trailblazer" located in Oberhausen, marks a significant advancement in Germany's renewable hydrogen market.

By achieving RFNBO status, Air Liquide enables its hydrogen to be officially recognized as a greenhouse gas-reducing fuel, directly assisting mobility and industrial sectors—including refineries and chemical producers—in meeting their ambitious climate objectives.

 

Air Liquide's Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Gilles Le Van, expressed gratitude towards all involved parties: "Our Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Gilles Le Van, thanked the dedicated Air Liquide teams, the Federal Environment Agency for their constant cooperation and DEKRA Germany for their professional and efficient support in achieving this goal."

 

With this certification, Air Liquide continues to set precedents and solidify its position at the forefront of Germany’s evolving hydrogen economy, remaining true to the pioneering spirit suggested by the electrolyzer’s name, "Trailblazer."

 

Source:  Fuel Cells Works