Hellesylt Hydrogen Hub becomes the first RFNBO-certified hydrogen production site in Norway

Norwegian Hydrogen is proud to announce that Hellesylt Hydrogen Hub obtained its RFNBO certification on 31 Jul 26, issued by ISCC - the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification.

The certification confirms that renewable hydrogen produced at Hellesylt complies with the EU's requirements for Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO), covering strict criteria for sustainability, renewable electricity sourcing, and full traceability from power source to end-product.

With RFNBO status in place, hydrogen from Hellesylt now qualifies for applications, compliance markets, and support schemes across Europe where RFNBO-certified renewable hydrogen is a requirement under the EU regulatory framework. As Europe's hydrogen economy matures, regulatory compliance is becoming just as important as production capacity itself. The certification positions Norwegian Hydrogen to supply renewable hydrogen that meets the needs of customers operating in regulated markets today.

In 2024, the company's Danish facility at Grøn Brint obtained the very first RFNBO certificate issued anywhere in the industry. With Hellesylt now certified, Norwegian Hydrogen extends that track record into the Norwegian market.

CEO Jens Berge says the certification is an important milestone for the company's position in a European hydrogen market that is becoming increasingly regulated:

This milestone confirms again that the quality systems and routines we've built are robust enough to meet the strictest requirements in Europe. It strengthens our position and trust with customers who depend on regulatory compliance, not just supply.

Site Manager Kåre Nerem, who leads day-to-day operations at Hellesylt, highlights the work behind the certification:

Getting to this point has meant tightening up documentation and traceability across every step of production, from the hydropower we draw on to the hydrogen we deliver. It's a credit to the whole team at Norwegian Hydrogen that we could meet ISCC's requirements while keeping production running. This certificate is proof that what we do here holds up to scrutiny.