Air Liquide Secures Germany's First Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO) Certification for Renewable H2 [View all]

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Air Liquide Secures Germany’s First Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (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." more
https://fuelcellsworks.com/2025/04/09/electrolyzer/air-liquide-secures-germany-s-first-rfnbo-certification-for-renewable-hydrogen

RFNBO (Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin) certification ensures that fuels like renewable hydrogen and its derivatives meet sustainability and greenhouse gas reduction requirements. This certification, often provided by third-party voluntary schemes, verifies the origin and production methods of these fuels, ensuring they comply with EU regulations like the Renewable Energy Directive (RED). Key aspects of RFNBO certification include verifying renewable energy sources, tracking the production chain, and assessing greenhouse gas emissions



No doubt some will still parrot the discredited "There's no such thing as green H2" Those aren't the people that will help the future though. Those are the people standing in the way.