With the support of the Normandy region, SGS, a world leader in testing, inspection and certification, is investing in an innovative analytical unit for hydrogen quality control in its Harfleur laboratory. Using state-of-the-art technology, the full range of analyses required to ensure the purity of hydrogen (H2) can be performed. SGS experts use national and international standards, including EN 17124, Iso 14687 and SAE J2719.
"As an active member of the ISO/TC 197 technical committees for hydrogen quality and sampling, the expertise of our teams is recognized worldwide. In parallel, we are also an active member of Hydrogen Europe. says Arnaud Boille, Business Developer Hydrogen, SGS France.
SGS is committed to supporting its customers not only on the hydrogen quality side but also along the entire hydrogen value chain. SGS offers industrial quality consulting, risk assessment, audits and inspections, as well as training for the hydrogen market.
SGS innovates in Normandy at Harfleur
The SGS laboratory in Harfleur is Cofrac Iso/CEI 17025 n°1-6456 accredited. SGS hydrogen experts have both field and laboratory experience, which allows them to perform and interpret the most elaborate analyses. Our analyzers are fully integrated, which means that a single sample injection gives you a complete set of analytical results, reducing turnaround time, costs and sample volumes.
The analyses can quantify 14 different impurities from ppm to ppb as required by ISO 14687 Grade D. These new capabilities will support SGS customers in their commitment to carbon neutrality. In addition, this innovation will strengthen SGS' leading position in the hydrogen analysis market, thanks to its existing facilities in Ireland and China.
" We can take this gas from hydrogen refueling stations, production sites, and any other site using hydrogen up to pressures of 700 bars. "Azzedine Laras, Sustainability Services Business Manager, Natural Resources, SGS France
Hydrogen: a fast-growing market
Hydrogen represents an emerging and rapidly evolving global market. Its meteoric growth is largely driven by the Paris Climate Agreement and recent carbon neutrality commitments by countries around the world. Globally, the hydrogen market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6 % between 2022 and 2027. These promising forecasts are not surprising considering that more than 30 countries have ambitious hydrogen strategies in place to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, diversify and secure their energy supplies, integrate renewable energy, build strategic reserves and develop hydrogen production capacity for both export and import.