Guide for the Implementation of a Hydrogen Certification System in Latin America and the Caribbean

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Date issued
December 2023
Subject
Governance;
Regulation;
Environmental Sustainability;
Stakeholder Ecosystem;
Science and Technology;
Energy;
Renewable Energy;
Energy Resource;
Hydrogen Market
JEL code
O13 - Agriculture • Natural Resources • Energy • Environment • Other Primary Products;
O54 - Latin America • Caribbean;
Q42 - Alternative Energy Sources;
Q49 - Energy: Other;
Q54 - Climate • Natural Disasters and Their Management • Global Warming
Category
Technical Notes
This report presents a framework for a voluntary hydrogen certification system in Latin America and the Caribbean, focusing on clean and low-carbon hydrogen. It advocates for regional collaboration to avoid redundant efforts and harmonize standards, emphasizing environmental and social sustainability. The proposed system includes two certification categories tailored to local and European Union market requirements. Key aspects include diverse energy source incorporation, a Chain of Custody system for traceability, and a governance structure combining regional and national elements. The action plan outlines steps for system implementation, governance establishment, and funding strategies.