The Ministry of Mines and Energy released the final report and executive summary of the study entitled “Modeling and testing the application of international hydrogen certification systems in Brazilian hydrogen production projects”, developed by PSR, in partnership with the strategic consulting firm Hinício.

With the aim of facilitating the traceability and recognition of renewable hydrogen and derivatives produced in Brazil, the study also identifies possible bottlenecks and difficulties for the export of Brazilian ammonia. In this sense, its main focus was the analysis of the sustainability criteria required by certification systems and regulations for renewable hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) projects, assessing their impacts on the Brazilian market.

The study was conducted within the scope of the H2Brasil Project, an initiative of the Brazil-Germany Cooperation for Sustainable Development, implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), with funding from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

The document includes an analysis of the main certification systems for H2 and SAF and their applicability to Brazilian projects, depending on the production method adopted. It also covers the strategies adopted by international projects to deal with the uncertainties inherent in the current state of the certification market. Finally, the study identifies the main bottlenecks for the export of Brazilian ammonia, highlighting the challenges and opportunities for the country in the production and commercialization of green hydrogen derivatives.

PSR professionals who contributed to the preparation of this study include Rafael Kelman, executive director; Luana Gaspar, head of Decarbonization; as well as Monique Riscado, team leader; and Thais Sobrosa, lead analyst, both from the Regulation area.

“International certification systems have a direct impact on hydrogen projects in Brazil, given that in many cases these projects seek to export their products. A very interesting aspect of this study was the performance of case studies with Brazilian projects to identify the adaptations needed to seek international recognition and the most appropriate certification systems for this, considering the peculiarities of each project. Given the constant evolution of certification systems, assessments like this allow for the reduction of uncertainties for hydrogen projects in Brazil, serving as support for the development of this market.”

To read the full report, click here.
To read the executive summary, click here.