Hydrogen Services
A KEY PILLAR IN EU’S GREEN DEAL
Hydrogen Development: A Priority for the EU and Greece
Hydrogen is emerging as a key pillar in the EU’s Green Deal and Greece’s National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP), supporting decarbonization in hard-to-abate sectors like industry, transport, and energy storage.
Projects include green hydrogen production (via electrolysis), blue hydrogen (with CCS), and hydrogen
infrastructure integration (pipelines, refueling stations, and storage). Hydrogen projects are subject to complex regulatory environments including:
- EU Hydrogen Strategy (COM/2020/301 final)
- Repower EU Plan
- Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 2014/68/EU
- ATEX Directives for explosive atmospheres
- ISO 19880 series for hydrogen fuel infrastructure
- Greek national roadmap for hydrogen and associated permitting rules
What are the main Bureau Veritas' Hydrogen Services?
Bureau Veritas supports safe and compliant hydrogen project development through:
• Feasibility and risk assessment support (HAZID/HAZOP, SIL studies)
• Regulatory compliance checks against PED, ATEX, ISO standards
• Design review and conformity assessment
• Inspection during construction and fabrication (including welding and NDT services)
• Validation of hydrogen-specific materials and components
• Certification of hydrogen refueling stations
• Support for permitting and environmental impact compliance
• Technical due diligence and bankability reviews for investors
• Training on hydrogen safety and regulatory frameworks
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Hydrogen Services: which are the main advantages?
Clients can benefit from Bureau Veritas' expertise in the hydrogen sector in several ways:
• Risk Mitigation: Bureau Veritas can help clients identify and mitigate risks associated with hydrogen production, storage, transportation, and utilization through comprehensive risk assessments and safety evaluations.
• Regulatory Compliance: As the hydrogen industry is subject to evolving regulations and standards, Bureau Veritas can assist clients in navigating the complex regulatory landscape.
• Operational Efficiency: Bureau Veritas' expertise can help clients optimize their hydrogen-related operations, improving efficiency, reducing downtime, and enhancing overall performance.
• Sustainability and Environmental Impact: Bureau Veritas can support clients in assessing the environmental impact of their hydrogen-related activities and help them develop strategies to minimize their carbon footprint.
• Collaboration and Innovation: By leveraging Bureau Veritas' extensive experience and global network,
clients can benefit from collaborative opportunities to drive innovation in the hydrogen sector.
Overall, Bureau Veritas' expertise in the hydrogen sector can help clients navigate the complexities of this
evolving industry and contribute to the sustainable development of hydrogen-based solutions.
Which are the Bureau Veritas' activities for Hydrogen?
Bureau Veritas’ hydrogen service methodology includes:
- Early-phase risk and safety evaluation to determine design feasibility and regulatory pathways
- Application of recognized standards and international experience from hydrogen pilot projects
- Cross-disciplinary approach engaging experts in process safety, pressure systems, explosion protection, and materials
- Digital support platforms for inspection tracking, document control, and reporting
- Lifecycle engagement: from concept to operation, offering inspection, testing, certification, and ongoing risk-based maintenance support.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about hydrogen services
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Hydrogen Services. Which players are these services addressed to?
- Project developers and technology providers in green and blue hydrogen
- Industrial gas producers
- Oil & gas companies transitioning to hydrogen
- Hydrogen refueling station (HRS) operators
- Public authorities and R&D institutions involved in pilot or demonstration projects
- EPC companies and OEMs delivering hydrogen-ready infrastructure.