RECORDED WEBINAR | Preparing for RFNBO Certification | Lessons from First RFNBO (Pre)Certifications
Access practical implementation learnings emerging from more than one year of RFNBO certification operations and several years of precertification activities across real hydrogen and e-fuels projects.
As RFNBO certification moves from theory into operational reality, projects are increasingly encountering recurring implementation challenges around management systems, electricity sourcing, GHG calculations, Union Database readiness and complex operational setups.
This recorded webinar shares what CertifHy has learned from real certification and precertification exercises, including:
- where projects most commonly struggle
- what successful projects tend to do well
- recurring non-conformities identified across early RFNBO audits
- how companies can better structure and de-risk their certification journey
What You Will Learn
✅ Key implementation learnings from real RFNBO projects
Recurring patterns, operational bottlenecks and practical lessons from audits and precertification exercises.
✅ Common certification pain points
Management systems, system boundaries, electricity sourcing, GHG calculations, Union Database readiness and Proof of Sustainability workflows.
✅ What differentiates well-prepared projects
How anticipation, internal preparation and early clarification reduce certification risks and delays.
✅ How to structure your certification journey
From Academy training and technical guidance to precertification and operational certification readiness.
✅ What’s evolving next
RFNBO implementation evolution and upcoming low-carbon certification developments.
Agenda
🔹 Lessons from the first wave of RFNBO certifications and precertifications
Key implementation insights, recurring issues and operational learnings from real projects.
🔹 Common non-conformities and operational challenges
Management systems, GHG calculations, system boundaries, Union Database readiness and electricity sourcing strategies.
🔹 From guidance to project structuring
How companies apply guidance in practice and use technical support, stakeholder discussions and precertification to de-risk projects.
🔹 What’s next – RFNBO evolution & low-carbon certification
Outlook on upcoming developments and emerging low-carbon certification frameworks.
🔹 Live Q&A
Questions from project developers, certification bodies and market participants.
Who Should Attend?
▪ Project developers and producers
Designing or operating RFNBO projects and aiming to ensure certification readiness
▪ Certification bodies and auditors
Involved in RFNBO verification and implementation
▪ Investors, off-takers and market participants
Assessing project credibility and compliance risks
▪ Policy, technical and advisory stakeholders
Supporting implementation of RFNBO and low-carbon frameworks
Presented by
- Marie Pensalfini, Stakeholder Platform Manager
- Alice Fourrier, Head of Operations
- Facilitated by Sebastien Galand, Head of Communication and Marketing
Learn more with CertifHy Academy

Master CertifHy EU RFNBO Certification
Become an expert in the CertifHy EU RFNBO Voluntary Scheme with our in-depth e-learning programs.

Earn Recognized CertifHy EU RFNBO Credentials
Our comprehensive programs empower you to achieve valued CertifHy EU RFNBO Voluntary Scheme credentials.

Launch Your Path to Success
Certification Bodies: Get Recognized. Economic Operators: Succeed in Certified Projects.
Begin your CertifHy training journey now – the next Masterclass will be announced soon, and early registrants will be notified first.
Join our exclusive Masterclass, an in-depth and interactive session led by CertifHy experts. This Masterclass is included with registration for the CertifHy EU RFNBO Scheme Training for Economic Operators.
- Unlock Advanced Insights: Gain a deeper understanding of the CertifHy EU RFNBO Voluntary Scheme and its intricacies.
- Expert Q&A: Ask your burning questions directly to our team and receive personalized guidance.
- Industry Networking: Connect and build valuable relationships with fellow participants.