Ecomatters: A practical approach to understanding and navigating RFNBO certification
Webinar A practical approach to understanding and navigating RFNBO certification
June 16, 2026
The European Union’s Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) is accelerating the transition to low-carbon energy by setting ambitious targets for emissions reduction and renewable energy use. Within the RED framework, Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBOs) such as green hydrogen, ammonia and e-fuels are becoming essential to decarbonising sectors such as aviation, maritime transport, and heavy industry (e.g. steel and chemicals industries).
Qualifying fuels as RFNBOs requires compliance with strict certification criteria. This includes providing evidence that the RFNBO fuel is truly additional to current needs, matches the relevant time and place of renewable energy use, and performs well on lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
This webinar provides an introduction to RFNBO certification and shows how to translate the regulatory context into a practical implementation of these requirements. Drawing from our project experience, we will also showcase how Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is applied in the certification process.
Insights of the webinar
- Key requirements for RFNBO certification
Gain a clear understanding of the RFNBO framework under the Renewable Energy Directive (RED III), including key concepts such as additionality, temporal and geographical correlation, and lifecycle GHG emissions. - How to demonstrate compliance in practice
Learn how the certification framework translates EU regulation into auditable requirements, which include data tracking, mass balance, and verification through recognised schemes and auditors. - The role of LCA and GHG calculations in certification
Explore how Life Cycle Assessment can be used to quantify emissions across the value chain and provide the necessary evidence to show that the fuel meets the certification requirements.
Why attend?
- Gain a clear and practical understanding of the certification requirements and their business implications.
- Reduce certification risks by learning how insights into GHG calculations, electricity sourcing and extensive documentation can prevent delays and compliance issues during certification.
- Learn from hands-on experience in RFNBO certification and LCA calculations, which is a major component of the certification.
Who benefits from attending?
- Sustainability, innovation, and regulatory affairs professionals involved in renewable fuels
- Energy, chemical, and industrial companies transitioning towards RFNBO production
- Companies valorising industrial off-gases or co-product streams into fuels
- Start-ups developing green hydrogen, ammonia, e-fuels, or Power-to-X solutions
Speakers
Jur Remeijn - Sustainability Consultant - Ecomatters
Jur is a sustainability consultant focused on supporting organisations in navigating complex sustainability and regulatory challenges. His expertise includes Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), greenhouse gas accounting (Scope 1, 2 and 3), and the development of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). He is well-versed in RFNBO certification and supports clients in understanding and applying LCA and GHG requirements within different frameworks and sectors.
Julien Courtois - Senior Product Development Manager Hydrogen - Nobian
Nobian is a European market leader in the production of salt and essential chemicals. At Nobian, Julien leads the strategic transition of Nobian’s chlor‑alkali operations from grey to green hydrogen, defining the commercial pathway through asset certification and long‑term partnerships. He brings deep expertise in the hydrogen compliance landscape, spanning regulation, certification, and market requirements, enabling industrial and mobility decarbonization.