Hy2gen Becomes First RFNBO-Certified German e-methane Producer and Signs PPA for More Production Capacity in Germany

Hy2gen Deutschland GmbH, the German subsidiary of the global renewable hydrogen producer Hy2gen, has achieved a new first: its ATLANTIS facility, located in Werlte, Germany, has been certified by CertifHy as the first site in Germany to produce RFNBO-compliant e-methane under the EU’s sustainability framework for renewable fuels.

This certification confirms that ATLANTIS meets all EU criteria for Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO), including sustainability, traceability, and lifecycle emissions. The plant’s output is proven to support industrial decarbonization efforts and help offtakers meet their compliance obligations under EU climate laws.

Hy2gen acquired the ATLANTIS plant in Werlte in 2023 and has since made the production of renewable hydrogen commercially viable. With demand for renewable hydrogen and its derivatives growing steadily across Europe, Hy2gen has developed a plan to upgrade the facility by installing additional polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrolysers by the end of 2025.

Matthias Lisson, Managing Director of Hy2gen Deutschland GmbH, said: “I am proud that we are now officially producing RFNBO hydrogen and e-methane molecules as one of the first sites worldwide. E-methane in particular will play a relevant role in decarbonizing the maritime sector as it allows the use of existing infrastructure. Our team at the ATLANTIS plant in Werlte are pioneers in the production of e-methane. Right now, we are operating the biggest e-methane production site in the world. With the RFNBO certification, we increase the value of our molecules, as it offers our clients the security that our products are 100 percent renewable and can be used to decarbonize industrial sectors to comply with EU regulations.”

As part of its strategy, Hy2gen has also signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with a German hydropower plant to supply additional renewable electricity to the ATLANTIS plant in the future. This will enable Hy2gen to expand the facility’s electrolysis capacity, increasing its ability to supply certified fuels to the European and international markets.

The certification and expansion of ATLANTIS are part of Hy2gen’s broader strategy to establish industrial-scale production of RFNBOs across its global project pipeline.