DNV has launched the H2MET joint industry project (JIP) to advance metrology for 100% hydrogen flow applications in Groningen, the Netherlands.
Building on previous work in renewable gases and CO2, H2MET aims to improve the accuracy and reliability of hydrogen flow measurement, ensure a foundation for hydrogen trading, and support the role of hydrogen in the energy transition.
As hydrogen plays an increasing role in global decarbonisation, standardised and precise flow measurement is essential to ensure transaction integrity in the emerging hydrogen economy. Through this venture, DNV’s technology centre in Groningen, the Netherlands, will provide a testing environment for hydrogen operators and technology providers to validate metrology solutions. The project will contribute to the development of essential measurement standards, fostering industry readiness for hydrogen’s expansion in energy systems worldwide.
“The H2MET project is a crucial step in driving technological advancements for hydrogen trading,” said Øyvind Nesse, Senior Vice President at Equinor. “By ensuring that hydrogen flow measurement technologies meet the required standards of accuracy and reliability, we are contributing to a safer and more efficient energy transition.”
“As hydrogen markets mature, robust metrology will be essential to ensure transparency, accuracy, and trust in hydrogen trading,” added Prajeev Rasiah, Executive Vice President and Regional Director for Northern Europe Energy Systems at DNV. “By bringing together industry leaders in the H2MET JIP, we are not only addressing technical challenges but also laying the foundation for a globally recognised hydrogen measurement framework – critical for scaling hydrogen as a cornerstone of the energy transition.”
The H2MET JIP provides a platform for industry collaboration, enabling participants to share knowledge and establish operational limits for hydrogen flow metering. Central to the project is an accurate, traceable reference system that will assess the performance of various hydrogen metering technologies, supporting the European hydrogen flow traceability chain and future hydrogen trading.
H2MET will also evaluate different metering technologies, drawing on DNV’s 50 years of experience in natural gas flow measurement. DNV offers advanced testing and validation services to support industry adoption.
“DNV’s expertise in flow metrology, backed by PTB-approved accuracy standards, places us at the forefront of hydrogen metrology experimentation,” commented Ronald ten Cate, DNV’s Business Lead for Hydro(Carbon) Flow Metering. “H2MET is driving industry-wide efforts to standardise hydrogen flow measurement, establishing trusted guidelines and technologies essential for the hydrogen economy.”
As the energy transition accelerates, H2MET provides support for hydrogen operators and technology providers, helping them develop metering solutions. It also marks a key milestone in DNV’s commitment to global decarbonisation.