Nobian recently became the first large-scale (> 100 MW) European green H₂ producer to receive the ISCC EU certification for renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBO). With a production of 14,000 tpy of H₂ (equivalent to a 140-MW electrolyzer), Nobian’s chlor-alkali electrolysis plant in Rotterdam is currently the largest RFNBO certified green H₂ plant in Europe.

Nobian's green H₂, produced with local renewable electricity, supports the EU’s decarbonization targets in the mobility and industrial sectors. RFNBO certified green H₂ has a significantly reduced environmental impact compared to other types of H₂.

RFNBO. The International Sustainability and Carbon (ISCC) EU certification recently confirmed that Nobian’s green H₂ meets the EU sustainability criteria for RFNBO. The certification assures customers that the green H₂ was produced with renewable energy. The certification follows strict carbon footprint requirements, which promotes transparency and trust in the green H₂ market.

ISCC EU RFNBO green H₂ certification. Nobian’s application was thoroughly audited by Normec QS. Fuel suppliers and industrial H₂ users, such as refineries, can use RFNBO to help meet the upcoming EU 2030 carbon reduction targets for the mobility and industry sectors. By 2030, 1% of all transportation fuels and 42% of all industrial H₂ in the EU must be derived from RFNBO.

Green H₂ for more sustainable industry and mobility. The environmental benefits of green H₂ are significant. Its production emits ten times less carbon than gray H₂. Green H₂ can be produced using renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, or hydropower. The chlor-alkali electrolysis production process uses salt and water to manufacture essential chemicals, including H₂. When produced with renewable energy this process has no CO₂ emissions, making green H₂ a clean and sustainable energy carrier. 

Markus Mingenbach, Senior Vice President Chlor-Alkali at Nobian said, "In line with our Grow Greener Together strategy, we support the creation of a sustainable H₂ economy. Receiving this RFNBO certification for our green H₂ is another milestone for Nobian. This certification gives our customers access to developing RFNBO markets and demonstrates our leadership in green H₂."

Julien Courtois, Manager Product Development H₂ at Nobian said, “The chlor-alkali industry continues to play a key role in the transition towards a carbon neutral economy. We plan to expand the certification of the green H₂ produced at our other chlor-alkali plants in the Netherlands and Germany in the near future."