The Australian Government has formally launched the Guarantee of Origin (GO) scheme, a voluntary framework to certify Australian-made hydrogen.
Administered by the Clean Energy Regulator, the GO scheme has been welcomed by the Australian Hydrogen Council (AHC).
AHC led the industry response to the consultation process that informed and developed the voluntary GO framework over a five-year period.
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Starting with the certification of hydrogen produced through electrolysis, the GO Scheme will expand to cover other low-emissions products including green metals, low carbon liquid fuels and biomethane in the future.
Australian Hydrogen Council CEO Dr Fiona Simon said, “AHC is thrilled to see the Clean Energy Regulator open registrations for Australia’s hydrogen certification scheme today, signalling to industry, investors and international partners that we’re open for business with a robust methodology to certify low carbon products.
“Importantly, this certification scheme is aligned with global standards and has been informed by significant consultation that AHC has been proud to lead as part of our ongoing advocacy to build hydrogen capability in Australia to support sustainable fuel production and industrial decarbonisation.
“With the GO Scheme in hand, we can move forward with confidence as we focus on supporting the Australian Government’s Future Made in Australia agenda including the second round of Hydrogen Headstart, FMA Innovation Fund, Net Zero Fund and other programs. While also working with stakeholders to coordinate delivery of common user industrial infrastructure to support hydrogen projects.”
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Industry can now register for two types of certificates:
- Product Guarantee of Origin (PGO) certificates—record the emissions intensity and key attributes of clean products such as green hydrogen.
- Renewable Electricity Guarantee of Origin (REGO) certificates—verify when, where and how renewable electricity was generated.
More information is available here.
