RINA wins safety assessment role for Indonesia hydrogen hub

RINA has been awarded a contract to assess fire and explosion risks at Indonesia’s H2WATT green hydrogen hub, a project led by PLN Puslitbang. The work is meant to support safe design and operation as Indonesia builds out hydrogen infrastructure tied to its low-carbon energy goals. Why it matters: - The H2WATT project is part of Indonesia’s push to build a low-carbon energy system around green hydrogen. - RINA’s safety work is aimed at reducing risk before the hydrogen facility enters wider operation. - The project could help set a regional benchmark for safe and sustainable hydrogen deployment in Southeast Asia. What happened: - RINA won a contract to deliver safety assessment services for the Green Hydrogen Hub Project H2WATT in Indonesia. - PLN Puslitbang, the research and development arm of PT PLN (Persero), leads the project. - The announcement was made on June 16, 2026. The details: - RINA will assess fire and explosion risks across the facility. - The review will identify potential hydrogen release scenarios, estimate incident likelihood and model consequences such as fire or explosion. - RINA will use internationally recognised methodologies and advanced simulation tools. - The company will produce a detailed risk profile for the facility. - RINA will also recommend mitigation measures, including ventilation and gas detection requirements. - RINA is in discussions with PLN Puslitbang on voluntary ISCC PLUS certification for green hydrogen at the hydrogen refuelling station within the plant. - ISCC PLUS certification verifies sustainability and low-carbon credentials for hydrogen and its derivatives. - The certification framework is designed to confirm compliance with environmental, social and governance standards across the production lifecycle. - PLN Puslitbang focuses on clean energy technologies including renewables, hydrogen and biomass. - H2WATT brings together research, engineering and industry expertise to accelerate the adoption of emerging energy solutions. Between the lines: - The contract shows hydrogen projects in the region are moving beyond concept work into formal safety and certification planning. - Safety and traceability are becoming central to hydrogen deployment as developers look to attract investment and meet international standards. - RINA’s involvement signals that global technical consultants are positioning themselves around Asia’s hydrogen buildout. - The comments from RINA and PLN Puslitbang frame the project as both an infrastructure effort and a credibility test for hydrogen in Indonesia. What’s next: - RINA and PLN Puslitbang may extend the collaboration into ISCC PLUS certification for the refuelling station. - The safety assessment should inform design choices before the facility advances further. - The broader H2WATT project is expected to continue supporting Indonesia’s hydrogen and low-carbon energy agenda. - If successful, the project could become a reference point for other hydrogen developments in the region. The bottom line: - Indonesia’s H2WATT project is pairing hydrogen expansion with early-stage safety review, and RINA now has a key role in that process.