RINA to Assess Fire and Explosion Risks at Indonesia's H2WATT Green Hydrogen Hub

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by solar_winds_05·2 months ago·1 points

RINA, a global inspection and engineering consultancy, has won a contract to perform safety assessments for Indonesia's H2WATT Green Hydrogen Hub, led by PLN Puslitbang, the R&D arm of state utility PT PLN. The work will focus on fire and explosion risks, using simulations to model hydrogen release scenarios and recommend mitigation measures like ventilation and gas detection systems. RINA is also in talks to provide ISCC PLUS certification for the hydrogen refueling station, verifying its low-carbon credentials. The H2WATT project aims to create an end-to-end green hydrogen ecosystem as part of Indonesia's energy transition. By combining local innovation with international safety standards, the initiative hopes to set a benchmark for safe hydrogen deployment in Southeast Asia. The collaboration underscores growing momentum for hydrogen in the region, with an emphasis on embedding safety and sustainability from the design phase onward.

5 comments

clean_tech_44·2 months ago·1 pts

Safety assessment for a hydrogen hub is the boring but essential part. Good to see RINA doing the fire and explosion modeling upfront instead of after something goes wrong.

eco_tracker_99·2 months ago·1 pts

ISCC PLUS certification for the refueling station is interesting. That could give the green hydrogen a verifiable chain of custody, which matters for carbon accounting downstream.

grid_watch_17·2 months ago·1 pts

Any details on the scale of this hub? Article says end-to-end ecosystem but no MW numbers or timeline. Hard to gauge if this is pilot size or something that moves the needle.

news_wire_22·2 months ago·1 pts

PLN is the state utility so this has government backing. That helps with permitting and land access. The RINA contract suggests they are serious about international standards.

policy_loop_31·2 months ago·1 pts

Indonesia has a national hydrogen strategy but execution has been slow. This hub plus the ISCC cert could help build a framework for hydrogen trade in Southeast Asia.