QUÉBEC, Might 12, 2025/ CNW/ – The Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ) and CSA Group have actually released the Joint Canada-U.S. National Requirement CSA/ANSI R124/CAN/BNQ 1789-200 A balanced method for reporting the production path and carbon strength of hydrogen This brand-new basic develops a balanced method for hydrogen manufacturers, suppliers and customers to report on the production path and carbon strength of hydrogen.
The present colour-based system (e.g., blue/green/grey/ pink) that is utilized to explain hydrogen production, does not have clearness on the real effect and total emission strength of hydrogen production. The brand-new Joint Canada-U.S. National Requirement CSA/ANSI R124/CAN/BNQ 1789-200 has actually been established to specify clear requirements for reporting the crucial qualities that will support efficient assessment of the ecological effect of hydrogen production.
The energy production sources utilized and the carbon emissions they produce are the main focus of the requirement’s assistance for metrology. Even more to carbon strength, the brand-new basic supplies assistance for reporting of extra crucial qualities, such as the nature of the feedstock, the location of the supply chain, the source of energy and feedstocks, the amount of water taken in and the nation or area of origin.
This basic goals to help with the details sharing on hydrogen’s carbon strength and its sources, for this reason assisting manufacturers offer information that can assist users make notified procurement choice.
The BNQ acknowledges that this requirement was moneyed by the Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie (MEIE) du Québec and the Standards Council of Canada (SCC). CSA Group acknowledges that the advancement of this requirement was likewise enabled, in part, by the financial backing of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan).
” Québec has actually long been at the leading edge of green energy. To keep this edge, we require to keep checking out and establishing low-carbon energy sectors, such as green hydrogen. Our federal government is for that reason working to develop the best structure and conditions for the sustainable advancement of this market of the future, by supporting efforts such as this brand-new requirement for determining the ecological effect of hydrogen production.”
Christine Fréchette, Minister of Economy and Development and Minister Accountable for Regional Economic Advancement
” Previously, the absence of a clear and constant method restricted the possibility of interacting the ecological effect of hydrogen production. Thanks to this brand-new requirement, low-carbon hydrogen manufacturers now have a concrete tool to identify themselves on the marketplace and increase their competitiveness. The requirement likewise supplies customers with higher openness concerning hydrogen production approaches, using them clear details on its ecological effect.”
Isabelle Landry, Principal Director, Bureau de normalisation du Québec
” Balancing hydrogen production reporting throughout Canada and the U.S. is an essential action towards a more transparent and sustainable energy sector. This brand-new basic supplies a science-based method to determining carbon strength, assisting manufacturers and regulators line up with market expectations and international sustainability objectives. By developing a typical language for hydrogen production, it supports notified decision-making and financial investment in low-carbon options.”
Michael Leering, Director, Environment and Company Quality, Standards, CSA Group
About the BNQ
The BNQ, an administrative system of Investissement Québec, is the recommendation company for standardization and accreditation in Quebec It establishes consensus-based requirements and accreditation procedures in accordance with the guidelines of the International Company for Standardization (ISO). The BNQ is certified by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC).
For additional details on the BNQ: bnq.qc.ca/ en
About CSA Group
CSA Group is a worldwide company devoted to security, social excellent and sustainability. We are a leader in North American requirements advancement and in item screening, assessment and accreditation worldwide. Our required is to hold the future to a greater requirement.
SOURCE Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ)