TÜV SÜD has developed a new standard for the certification of low carbon hydrogen and for blue hydrogen and its derivatives, meaning ammonia.
The TÜV SÜD CMS 77 standard sets a maximum threshold for the greenhouse gas emissions reduction potential allowed in the production process for hydrogen and its derivatives to be considered “low carbon products”. Under this, it must be at least 70% compared to the global benchmark of 94gCO2eq/MJLHV for low carbon hydrogen and blue hydrogen, as well as low carbon ammonia and blue ammonia. This equates to a greenhouse gas value of no more than 28.2gCO2eq/MJLHV.
It also requires the construction and use of facilities for carbon capture and geological storage with robust proof of permanency for geological storage.
The standard will continue to be adapted, catering for current and future developments, as well as legal and normative requirements. It will apply to all companies worldwide that are aiming to demonstrate their compliance with criteria set in the regulatory frameworks of various countries and regions and want to demonstrate their commitment to a sustainable, future-proof energy supply.
