Project Description

PIA was engaged by the client to evaluate the certification framework applicable to a planned green ammonia project in Latvia. The assignment focused on understanding the European regulatory landscape under the Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO) directives and related certification schemes.
The analysis reviewed EU and national regulations defining renewable hydrogen and ammonia eligibility, including temporal, spatial, and additionality requirements, and examined the implications of these rules for project design. It also assessed the role of voluntary certification systems such as CertifHy™ and GH2’s Green Ammonia Protocol, as well as the relationship between these frameworks and EU mechanisms like ETS and CBAM.
PIA’s findings informed the definition of the infrastructure and operational conditions necessary to ensure compliance with certification standards throughout the plant’s lifecycle, providing clarity on the regulatory prerequisites for future project development and investment readiness.

Key Takeaways

The study clarified the certification and compliance landscape for green ammonia production in Europe. It highlighted the practical implications of temporal correlation, additionality, and spatial requirements, helping align project design and infrastructure planning with the European regulatory environment and upcoming certification standards.

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