QUÉBEC, June 26,
2024 /CNW/ - The Bureau de normalisation du Québec
(BNQ) and CSA Group are holding a public review on the binational
(Canada-United States) draft standard aimed at
measuring the environmental impact of hydrogen production. The goal
of this standard is to establish a harmonized methodology for
hydrogen producers, distributors and consumers to report on the
hydrogen production and carbon intensity pathway. This consultation
process follows a similar consultation carried out in the United States last March and April.
Individuals interested by the topic are invited to make their
comments and proposals to improve the draft standard until
July 30, 2024.
Comments and proposals shall refer to a specific clause of the
draft standard and include a technical justification. The documents
used to submit your comments on the draft standard are available on
the CSA Group Web site:
https://publicreview.csa.ca/Home/Details/5317
The new standard CAN/BNQ 1789-200 A Harmonized
Methodology for reporting the Production Pathway and Carbon
Intensity of Hydrogen will define the requirements allowing to
report the information related to carbon intensity of hydrogen
production in a reliable and harmonized manner. Moreover, it will
provide the essential keys of the hydrogen production such as the
types of feedstock and energy sources used, the quantity of
consumed water, the geography of the supply chain and the supply
modes.
The standard aims to facilitate the recognition of low carbon
intensity energy production methods and sources both within
Canada and globally. This standard
could enable producers with low carbon projects to distinguish
themselves and enhance their marketability. This project is funded
by the Ministère de l'Économie, de l'Innovation et de l'Énergie
(MEIE) in Quebec, with support
from the Standards Council of Canada (SCC).
Informal systems actually used to describe hydrogen production
based on the carbon intensity of the supply chains do not meet
consensus. This draft standard aims at determining how hydrogen
shall be evaluated, named and identified to provide consistency on
the markets in order to contribute to decarbonisation of energy
production and certain industrial processes.
- Isabelle Landry, Principal
Director at BNQ
All proposals and comments received as part of the public review
will be analyzed by the members of the standardization committee in
charge of the development of the standard, and adjustments deemed
necessary will be made for the publication of the Canadian standard
scheduled for spring 2025.
About the BNQ
The BNQ, an administrative unit of Investissement Québec, is the
reference organization for standardization and certification in
Quebec. It develops
consensus-based standards and certification protocols in accordance
with the rules of the International Organization for
Standardization (ISO). The BNQ is accredited by the Standards
Council of Canada (SCC).
For further information on the BNQ: bnq.qc.ca/en
SOURCE Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ)