The Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ) and CSA Group have published the Joint Canada-U.S. National Standard CSA/ANSI R124/CAN/BNQ 1789-200 A harmonized methodology for reporting the production pathway and carbon intensity of hydrogen. This new standard establishes a harmonized methodology for hydrogen producers, distributors and consumers to report on the production pathway and carbon intensity of hydrogen.
The current colour-based system (e.g., blue/green/grey/pink) that is used to describe hydrogen production, lacks clarity on the true impact and overall emission intensity of hydrogen production. The new Joint Canada-U.S. National Standard CSA/ANSI R124/CAN/BNQ 1789-200 has been developed to define clear requirements for reporting the key characteristics that will support effective evaluation of the environmental impact of hydrogen production.
The energy production sources used and the carbon emissions they produce are the primary focus of the standard’s guidance for quantification. Further to carbon intensity, the new standard provides guidance for reporting of additional key characteristics, such as the nature of the feedstock, the geography of the supply chain, the source of energy and feedstocks, the quantity of water consumed and the country or region of origin.
This standard aims to facilitate the information sharing on hydrogen’s carbon intensity and its sources, hence helping producers provide data that can help users make informed procurement decision.
The BNQ acknowledges that this standard was funded by the Ministère de l’Économie, de I’Innovation et de l’Énergie (MEIE) du Québec and the Standards Council of Canada (SCC). CSA Group acknowledges that the development of this standard was also made possible, in part, by the financial support of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan).
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