Berlin, 9 September 2025 | H2 MOBILITY is now offering a GHG quota service for operators of hydrogen refuelling stations in Germany. Through this service, the company provides third parties with access to the GHG quota trading system, consolidates and sells avoided greenhouse gas emissions, and ensures legally compliant documentation. This enables market access and guarantees non-discriminatory participation for all providers.
The trading of greenhouse gas savings (GHG reductions) is complex and challenging for many hydrogen refuelling station operators. Strict regulatory requirements, time-consuming verification procedures, and volatile market mechanisms make participation resource-intensive. In addition, minimum thresholds for GHG reductions often restrict access to the market.
H2 MOBILITY’s service covers the secure, year-round marketing of emission savings, timely and legally compliant documentation, regular price updates, and a modular service structure. A key feature is the aggregation of GHG reductions from multiple operators, and the strategic timing of sales to strengthen negotiating power. This approach enables participation for operators who have previously been excluded from the GHG market due to limited expertise or insufficient volumes.
“Our GHG quota service eases the burden for hydrogen refuelling station operators. As a reliable partner, we handle market access, documentation and sales. This enables maximum returns with minimal effort while supporting the expansion of hydrogen infrastructure,” says Martin Jüngel, Managing Director and CFO of H2 MOBILITY.
This new business area strengthens H2 MOBILITY’s position as the largest operator of hydrogen refuelling stations in Europe. The initiative is part of the company’s overarching strategy to provide innovative solutions across the hydrogen value chain, fostering efficiency and sustainability while driving the scale-up of hydrogen mobility.
GHG Quota Trading
The GHG quota trading system is a government tool designed to promote sustainable mobility. It requires oil companies to gradually reduce their CO₂ emissions or purchase corresponding certificates. Operators of hydrogen refuelling stations and other renewable energy sources in the transport sector can benefit by selling their avoided greenhouse gas emissions as certificates to quota-obligated entities. This mechanism creates financial incentives for climate-friendly technologies and makes a significant contribution to cutting CO₂ emissions.
Certificate prices are determined by supply and demand, as well as by regulatory frameworks, with steadily rising GHG reduction targets playing a central role. The potential for providers such as hydrogen refuelling station operators is considerable and is expected to increase further with upcoming regulatory changes, such as the planned introduction of a sub-quota for renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBOs).
Further information on the GHG quota service and a contact form for an initial consultation are available at: https://go.h2-mobility.de/thg (German).
About H2 MOBILITY
H2 MOBILITY is a pioneer in the development of public hydrogen refuelling infrastructure and Europe’s largest operator of hydrogen refuelling stations. Its business areas include technical development, financing, planning, construction, marketing and operation of hydrogen stations. The company is also increasingly active in the services sector, offering consulting, station construction and operations, calibration, and quality assurance. Founded in 2015 as a project company to promote hydrogen as an emission-free fuel for road transport, H2 MOBILITY transitioned in 2022 into a long-term, commercially oriented enterprise. Its mission is to contribute to the energy transition in transport through high-performance hydrogen refuelling solutions. H2 MOBILITY aims to transition fully to renewable hydrogen by 2028.
Contact:
Daniela Dietz, presse@h2-mobility.de
Further information available at www.h2-mobility.de
Hamburg, 21 July 2025 | The HOYER Group has concluded a contract with H2 MOBILITY, the largest operator of hydrogen refuelling stations in Germany. Initially, as a partner, the international logistics specialist for liquid goods will undertake supplies to hydrogen refuelling stations in the Rhein-Neckar region, and will be responsible both for transport and for quantity control.
The international logistics specialist HOYER, by taking this step, strengthens its position as a leading provider in Germany in the field of gas logistics. The HOYER Group is continuously expanding the hydrogen sector, both with logistics expertise and by building up its own hydrogen fleet. Investments and market growth will be guided in an internal New Energies focus group, which deals in detail with equipment and the provision of services in the H2 sector.
Anna Krüger, Head of Sales for Global Gas Logistics and a member of the HOYER Group’s New Energies focus group, says, “We are very pleased with the signature of this contract, through which we can contribute our many years of experience, both in handling hydrogen and in intelligent logistics planning. The partnership with H2 MOBILITY is an important milestone in our mission to further expand the hydrogen logistics sector, thus supporting the transition to environmentally friendly mobility. HOYER is also already acquiring experience with its first fuel cell trucks.”
Frank Fronzke, Managing Director and COO of H2 MOBILITY, says, “We are delighted to have gained HOYER as a reliable partner who will support us in strengthening independent supplies to our hydrogen refuelling stations. By assigning a logistics partner, we create more autonomy and security in supplies to our refuelling stations. At the same time, we have invested in our own hydrogen equipment, so together with HOYER we can now implement more flexible deliveries to our refueling stations.”
About H2 MOBILITY
H2 MOBILITY is the pioneer in developing a public hydrogen refuelling infrastructure, and is Germany’s largest operator of hydrogen refuelling stations. The company is committed to promoting sustainable mobility, and has set itself the aim of switching fully to renewable hydrogen by 2028.
About the HOYER Group
HOYER is a leading global logistics provider in handling and transporting liquid goods, including gases. With decades of experience and a comprehensive portfolio of services, HOYER offers tailor-made solutions for cryogenic liquified gases or gases liquified under pressure, and in handling gas cylinders. Worldwide.
Contact:
H2 MOBILITY: Daniela Dietz, presse@h2-mobility.de
Further information at www.h2-mobility.de
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– Axel Remplewski, Managing Director, HOYER Global Gas Logistics
– Anna Krüger, Head of Sales Global Gas Logistics, HOYER Group
– Frank Fronzke, Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer (COO), H2 MOBILITY
– Eike Diercks, H2 Sourcing & Logistic Manager, H2 MOBILITY
Düsseldorf, July 01 2025 | Air Liquide and H2 MOBILITY, hydrogen refuelling stations network operator, signed a multi-year supply contract for renewable hydrogen in the Rhine-Ruhr region, in Germany. This framework agreement marks a milestone for climate-neutral mobility in the industrial heart of North Rhine-Westphalia.
As part of this agreement, Air Liquide will supply existing and future hydrogen refuelling stations of H2 MOBILITY for trucks and buses in the Rhine-Ruhr region with renewable hydrogen. The RFNBO*-certified hydrogen will come from Air Liquide’s “Trailblazer” electrolyzer in Oberhausen. The supply contract has a volume of up to 1,000 tons per year. This step underlines Air Liquide’s contribution to developing the sustainable transportation sector in Germany.
This is a significant step for the decarbonization of transport in the Rhine-Ruhr region and makes a substantial contribution to achieving national climate goals. The framework agreement reinforces Air Liquide’s position as an important enabler of the hydrogen economy in Germany and once again shows that these goals can only be achieved through strong partnerships.
At the beginning of 2025, the German Federal Environment Agency recognized the certification of RFNBO in accordance with the systems approved by the European Commission. Subsequently, in April 2025, Air Liquide was the first company in Germany to receive official certification based on the ISCC EU certification scheme for the 20 MW electrolyzer in Oberhausen.
Oliver Meier, Director Hydrogen Energy Central Europe at Air Liquide, says: “Together with H2 MOBILITY, we are committed to decarbonizing heavy-duty transport in the Rhine-Ruhr area. As a key operator in the hydrogen value chain, our mission is to accompany our customers, including long-standing partners like H2 MOBILITY, on their journey to make this a concrete reality. This commitment shows Air Liquide’s ability to manage the entire supply chain – from the production of certified renewable hydrogen to the supply of the refuelling station – cost-effectively and reliably.”
Frank Fronzke, Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of H2 MOBILITY, explains: “By 2028, we want to operate all H2 MOBILITY refuelling stations with renewable hydrogen. The contract with Air Liquide brings us a significant step closer to this ambitious goal in the Rhine-Ruhr region. Renewable hydrogen is a crucial element in our mission to make the transport sector more sustainable. Thanks to our agreement, the first hydrogen refuelling stations in the Rhine-Ruhr region will already be offering certified renewable hydrogen to our customers this summer.”
*Renewable Fuel of Non-Biological Origin
About Trailblazer
The electrolyzer is the largest production facility for climate-neutral hydrogen in Germany, connected to an existing infrastructure. With a production capacity of up to 2,900 tons of renewable hydrogen per year, it makes a significant contribution to the energy transition and serves as a backbone for key industries such as steel, chemicals, and refining, as well as for mobility. The location in the industrial heart of the Ruhr region facilitates the supply of renewable hydrogen to major customers. Through its integration into Air Liquide’s existing hydrogen pipeline, this pioneering project will make a decisive contribution to the development of a sustainable hydrogen economy in Germany.
About Air Liquide
Air Liquide is a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, the Group serves more than 4 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific territory and have been at the core of the Group’s activities since its creation in 1902. Taking action today while preparing the future is at the heart of Air Liquide’s strategy. With ADVANCE, its strategic plan, Air Liquide is targeting a global performance, combining financial and extra-financial dimensions. Positioned on new markets, the Group benefits from major assets such as its business model combining resilience and strength, its ability to innovate and its technological expertise. The Group develops solutions contributing to climate and the energy transition — particularly with hydrogen — and takes action to progress in areas of healthcare, electronics and high technologies. Air Liquide’s revenue amounted to more than 27 billion euros in 2024. Air Liquide is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange (compartment A) and belongs to the CAC 40, CAC 40 ESG, EURO STOXX 50, FTSE4Good and DJSI Europe indexes.
About H2 MOBILITY
H2 MOBILITY is a pioneer in the development of public hydrogen refuelling infrastructure and Europe’s largest operator of hydrogen refuelling stations. Its areas of business include technical development, financing, planning, construction, marketing and operation of hydrogen stations. The company is also increasingly active in the services sector, offering consulting, station construction and operations, calibration and quality assurance. Founded in 2015 as a project company to promote hydrogen as an emission-free fuel for road transport, H2 MOBILITY transitioned in 2022 into a long-term, commercially focused enterprise. Its mission is to contribute to the energy transition in transport through high-performance hydrogen refuelling solutions. H2 MOBILITY aims to transition fully to renewable hydrogen by 2028. Air Liquide is one of the founding partners of H2 MOBILITY, together with other Joint Venture partners.
Contact:
Air Liquide: Sarah Ziese, sarah.ziese@airliquide.com
H2 MOBILITY: Daniela Dietz, presse@h2-mobility.de
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Berlin, 03 June 2025 | As announced at the beginning of the year, H2 MOBILITY is continuing the restructuring of its hydrogen refuelling station network by closing selected smaller 700-bar stations. Following the scheduled closure of eleven sites in the first phase by 31 March 2025, a further eleven stations will be closed on 30 June 2025 as part of the planned timeline. At the same time, the company is opening new hydrogen refuelling stations for commercial vehicles, most recently in Düsseldorf.
The hydrogen refuelling stations in Berlin-Heerstraße, Hamburg-Bramfelder Chaussee, München-Kreillerstraße, Wiesbaden, Karlsruhe, Passau, Pentling, Ratingen, Bremen, Frankfurt am Main-Niederräder Ufer and Irschenberg will be decommissioned on 30 June 2025. Martin Jüngel, Managing Director & CFO of H2 MOBILITY, stated: “By continuing to consolidate our network of older 700-bar-focused stations, we are implementing our strategy for a successful business model: demand-oriented hydrogen refuelling stations for commercial vehicles in regional hydrogen clusters.”
Milestones underpin the strategic direction
The 700-bar consolidation programme affects older, smaller hydrogen refuelling stations originally built for a passenger car market that has not developed as anticipated in recent years. Many of these locations are unable to meet the technical requirements of modern commercial vehicle stations.
The recent opening of a new hydrogen refuelling station in Düsseldorf – currently Europe’s most powerful facility with a capacity of up to 5 tonnes per day – exemplifies the company’s new strategic direction. “With the new generation of refuelling stations like the one in Düsseldorf, we enable fast, flexible refuelling for buses, trucks and cars – making a concrete contribution to the transport transition, including in public transport and logistics,” explained Jüngel.
As early as 2024, next-generation stations were commissioned in Mannheim, Heidelberg and Frankenthal. These support both 350 and 700 bar refuelling, are designed to handle high vehicle throughput, and meet the specific needs of trucks and buses. Parts of the infrastructure were developed in-house by H2 MOBILITY and offer high availability and flexibility through modular trailer supply systems.
Focus on real-world demand
The introduction of 350-bar refuelling capabilities at H2 MOBILITY’s stations since 2022 is showing clear results: in March 2025, for the first time in the company’s history, the share of 350-bar hydrogen sales significantly exceeded 50%, surpassing 700-bar sales. At the same time, the absolute volume of hydrogen dispensed rose by 10% compared to the same month the previous year. This trend is expected to continue throughout the year. “The numbers speak for themselves. Our investments in 350-bar infrastructure are bearing fruit. Heavy-duty transport is increasingly becoming the driving force behind hydrogen mobility,” said Jüngel.
“For us, this is a clear signal to stay the course and continue to align our hydrogen refuelling stations with the specific requirements of buses and trucks.”
H2 MOBILITY’s strategic focus is on regionally demand-driven expansion for light and heavy-duty commercial vehicles. The company is concentrating on regional hydrogen clusters in high-demand areas, such as metropolitan regions and along key transport corridors. H2 MOBILITY remains in discussions with various market stakeholders to ensure the continued operation of a hydrogen refuelling network for passenger vehicles.
Information on hydrogen refuelling stations and network developments is available at www.h2.live.de and via the H2.LIVE app.
About H2 MOBILITY
H2 MOBILITY is a pioneer in the development of public hydrogen refuelling infrastructure and Europe’s largest operator of hydrogen refuelling stations. Its areas of business include technical development, financing, planning, construction, marketing and operation of hydrogen stations. The company is also increasingly active in the services sector, offering consulting, station construction and operations, calibration and quality assurance. Founded in 2015 as a project company to promote hydrogen as an emission-free fuel for road transport, H2 MOBILITY transitioned in 2022 into a long-term, commercially focused enterprise. Its mission is to contribute to the energy transition in transport through high-performance hydrogen refuelling solutions. H2 MOBILITY aims to transition fully to renewable hydrogen by 2028.
Contact:
H2 MOBILITY: Daniela Dietz, presse@h2-mobility.de
Further information at www.h2-mobility.de
Image: Copyright (c) H2 MOBILITY
Düsseldorf, 26 May 2025 | H2 MOBILITY, together with Rheinbahn and Stadtwerke Düsseldorf, today inaugurated Europe’s most powerful hydrogen refuelling station. The launch was attended by Mona Neubaur, Minister for Economic Affairs of North Rhine-Westphalia, Düsseldorf’s Lord Mayor Dr Stephan Keller, and Dagmar Fehler, Spokesperson and CEO of NOW GmbH, which coordinates the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport’s funding programme.
The new facility on Höherweg sets new standards for hydrogen mobility, with a daily capacity of up to five tonnes of hydrogen—significantly exceeding the performance of first-generation hydrogen refuelling stations in Germany. Thanks to proprietary high-performance technology, up to three vehicles can be refuelled simultaneously, including buses, trucks, passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. This pioneering project is made possible by a close partnership between H2 MOBILITY, Stadtwerke Düsseldorf and Rheinbahn, who have jointly implemented hydrogen production, infrastructure and demand within a single integrated concept.
Christian Hirte, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Transport (BMV): “The opening of Europe’s most powerful hydrogen refuelling station is a strong signal for the ramp-up of hydrogen mobility in Germany—and for the cooperation of committed local partners. With our funding, we are providing targeted impetus for the development of regional hydrogen ecosystems that enable innovation, create added value locally and strengthen Germany’s technological competitiveness. Because one thing is clear: we can only achieve our climate targets with innovation, infrastructure and cooperation—and that is exactly what this project stands for.” The state government of North Rhine-Westphalia views the project as a key milestone in the decarbonisation of the transport sector. Mona Neubaur, Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, commented: “In areas that are difficult to electrify—especially where battery-electric drives reach their limits—hydrogen helps reduce emissions. Hydrogen-powered vehicles offer key advantages in public transport and heavy-duty freight thanks to short refuelling times and extended ranges. To ensure fuel cell buses and trucks become a practical reality, we need affordable vehicles, a dense network of hydrogen refuelling stations and sufficient supplies of green hydrogen. The state is actively advancing this infrastructure, supporting hydrogen refuelling stations for heavy-duty vehicles and launching market ramp-up initiatives such as ‘1,000 Fuel Cell Buses NRW’ and ‘HyTrucks.NRW’—important steps towards climate-neutral mobility.” The expansion of hydrogen mobility in North Rhine-Westphalia is supported by NRW.Energy4Climate, the state energy agency, which plays a central role in developing regional hydrogen ecosystems. The new station is a key component of Düsseldorf’s urban mobility and climate protection strategy. The city has set an ambitious goal to become climate-neutral by 2035. Lord Mayor Dr Stephan Keller stated: “The launch of this high-performance hydrogen refuelling station on Höherweg demonstrates that Düsseldorf is on the right path toward our goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2035. By consistently strengthening public transport, we are offering increasingly viable alternatives to private vehicle use. The deployment of hydrogen and electric buses within the Rheinbahn fleet, along with the necessary infrastructure, is a win for both climate protection and modern urban mobility. I would like to thank all partners involved.” Frank Fronzke, Managing Director and COO of H2 MOBILITY, added: “This station marks a milestone for hydrogen mobility in Europe. It represents a new generation of hydrogen refuelling stations, with more dispensers for 350, 500 and 700 bar, greater hydrogen volumes and significantly higher performance. Our innovative high-performance technology enables fast, flexible refuelling for buses, trucks and passenger cars, making a tangible contribution to the transport transition. This project demonstrates how cooperation between business and government can accelerate innovation.” Climate-Friendly Hydrogen from the Outset Until the Stadtwerke Düsseldorf electrolyser is operational next year, the hydrogen refuelling station will be supplied with renewable hydrogen (RFNBO) from a certified source powered exclusively by renewable electricity. As such, the hydrogen mobility solutions at this site have been designed with sustainability in mind from day one. Beginning in 2026, the station will be directly supplied with locally generated hydrogen produced using energy from waste via the Stadtwerke Düsseldorf electrolyser. The electricity for this process comes from the biogenic fraction of the utility’s waste-to-energy plant—creating a local, circular energy loop and a flagship example of urban sector coupling. This regional energy cycle will significantly and sustainably reduce emissions. Julien Mounier, Chairman of the Board of Stadtwerke Düsseldorf, noted: “I am pleased that we have jointly developed and implemented this project. What sets this hydrogen refuelling station apart is that from next year, it will be supplied exclusively with hydrogen produced locally by Stadtwerke Düsseldorf. To that end, we are constructing a two-megawatt electrolyser directly behind the station. This enhances regional value creation and eliminates CO₂ emissions associated with hydrogen transport. Together, we are making a substantial contribution to decarbonising Düsseldorf’s transport sector.” For Rheinbahn, which already operates 20 hydrogen buses as part of its decarbonisation strategy, the new hydrogen refuelling station near the Lierenfeld depot represents vital infrastructure. Annette Grabbe, Member of the Executive Board of Rheinbahn, stated: “Hydrogen is an essential component of our strategy to reduce CO₂ emissions. We are investing strategically in this future technology to transform public transport in Düsseldorf and the surrounding region. The new hydrogen refuelling station represents another milestone in our journey toward zero-emission mobility. Its commissioning ensures that we are now optimally positioned to refuel our hydrogen buses flexibly and efficiently for reliable operations. The vehicles have already proven themselves in daily service—our drivers value their comfort and performance. Together with our strong partners H2 MOBILITY and Stadtwerke Düsseldorf, we are driving the mobility transition forward and making tangible progress towards our regional climate neutrality goals.” A New Generation of Hydrogen Refuelling Stations As H2 MOBILITY celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2025, the company looks back on a decade of pioneering work in developing a nationwide hydrogen refuelling network. Under the motto TOGETH2ER, H2 MOBILITY is recognising the partnerships that have made hydrogen mobility possible. The new station in Düsseldorf symbolises the progress made over the last ten years: a new generation of hydrogen refuelling stations tailored specifically to the needs of logistics and public transport. With higher performance, shorter refuelling times, and integration of renewable hydrogen sources, H2 MOBILITY is setting new benchmarks for sustainable mobility in Europe. The hydrogen refuelling station and electrolyser are being funded under the “Market Activation Measures” guideline as part of Phase 2 of the National Innovation Programme for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology (NIP2), managed by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV). The funding programme is coordinated by NOW GmbH and implemented by Project Management Jülich (PtJ). Funding amounts total €3,137,000 for the hydrogen refuelling station in Düsseldorf-Höherweg (HyLight3) and €1,212,000 for the electrolyser. H2 MOBILITY H2 MOBILITY is a pioneer in the development of public hydrogen refuelling infrastructure and Europe’s largest operator of hydrogen refuelling stations. Its areas of business include technical development, financing, planning, construction, marketing and operation of hydrogen stations. The company is also increasingly active in the services sector, offering consulting, station construction and operations, calibration and quality assurance. Founded in 2015 as a project company to promote hydrogen as an emission-free fuel for road transport, H2 MOBILITY transitioned in 2022 into a long-term, commercially focused enterprise. Its mission is to contribute to the energy transition in transport through high-performance hydrogen refuelling solutions. H2 MOBILITY aims to transition fully to renewable hydrogen by 2028. About Stadtwerke Düsseldorf Stadtwerke Düsseldorf AG has been providing electricity, gas, water, and district heating services for more than 150 years and is responsible for waste disposal in the state capital. As one of Germany’s largest municipal utilities, the company supplies around 600,000 customers. With over 3,100 employees, Stadtwerke is a major employer in Düsseldorf, embodying both tradition and innovation. Its operations are consistently aligned with evolving market needs and the demands of a growing metropolitan region. About Rheinbahn Rheinbahn is more than just a public transport provider—it is a vital link for an entire region. Since 1896, Rheinbahn has connected people, places, and daily life. Today, the company serves Düsseldorf, the district of Mettmann and the Rhein-Kreis Neuss, transporting over 500,000 people daily. With more than 3,700 employees from 61 nations, Rheinbahn is one of the largest employers in the region. Its 320 trams and light rail vehicles and nearly 500 buses operate 135 lines across approximately 570 square kilometres. Serving over 1,700 stops, Rheinbahn symbolically circles the Earth three times each day—reliably, safely, and sustainably. The company offers human-centred mobility that bridges generations, backgrounds, and urban and rural spaces. Press contact: H2 MOBILITY: Daniela Dietz – presse@h2-mobility.de Stadtwerke Düsseldorf: Tanja Albrecht – talbrecht@swd-ag.de Rheinbahn: Heike Schuster – heike.schuster@rheinbahn.de Image: Copyright (c) H2 MOBILITY; from left to right:
Hydrogen demand from the 350-bar commercial vehicle segment continues to grow. Numerous companies in Germany are already operating hydrogen-powered lorries in daily service—such as the Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell. Many rely on flexible rental models like those offered by Cologne-based company hylane. Other providers, such as PAUL Nutzfahrzeuge, also offer production-ready, subsidy-eligible hydrogen trucks for purchase or lease, including the PH2P Truck. (c) H2 MOBILITY
Berlin, 17 February 2025 | H2 MOBILITY continues to adapt to the future market for trucks and buses and is driving forward the conversion of its hydrogen refuelling station network this year. The company is announcing the closure of 11 small 700-bar refuelling stations at the end of the first quarter of 2025, with a further 11 stations to follow by the end of the second quarter, completing the network consolidation that began in 2022. H2 MOBILITY is in ongoing talks with various market participants to ensure the continued operation of a network for passenger cars as well. At the same time, the company is investing in the new generation of hydrogen refuelling stations with a focus on buses and commercial vehicles.
The hydrogen refuelling stations in Neuruppin, Bonn, Flensburg, Geisingen, Potsdam, Ulm, Siegen, Aachen, Bad Rappenau, Heidelberg (Speyerer Straße) and Mönchengladbach will be closed on 31 March 2025. Martin Jüngel, Managing Director & CFO of H2 MOBILITY: “H2 MOBILITY is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The hydrogen mobility market in Germany has changed significantly during this period. For some years now, our strategic focus has been on a regional, demand-based expansion of the hydrogen infrastructure for light and heavy commercial vehicles. Older, small refuelling stations with a focus on passenger cars, some of which were built more than 10 years ago and no longer meet today’s technical and economic requirements, must be removed from the network where this is unavoidable.”
Network development with a focus on buses and trucks: different filling station requirements
The refuelling of commercial vehicles requires technical and structural measures, such as higher filling station roofs, larger aprons for the towing curves of trucks and the ability to store and refuel significantly larger quantities of hydrogen. These requirements cannot be realised at many older locations originally designed only for passenger cars.
Transformation for a sustainable future
H2 MOBILITY’s strategic orientation is geared towards regional demand-based expansion for light and heavy commercial vehicles. The company is focusing on regional hydrogen hubs in areas with high demand, such as urban centres or along major transport routes. Over the next six months, two new locations with 350-, 500- and 700-bar refuelling facilities will open in Düsseldorf (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Ludwigshafen (Rhineland-Palatinate). In 2024, large refuelling stations already opened in the Rhine-Neckar focus region in Heidelberg, Mannheim and Frankenthal. The new generation of our stations features more pumps, larger quantities of hydrogen supplied via a trailer system and significantly more powerful technology, some of which was specially developed by H2 MOBILITY.
This transformation is primarily due to the muted market ramp-up for passenger cars and small commercial vehicles. “The proportion of 350-bar refuelling for buses and commercial vehicles is rising continuously. By the end of the year, we expect the majority of our sales to be generated by 350-bar demand. By bundling demand in a targeted manner, we are creating an infrastructure that is economically viable and at the same time actively promotes the transport transition,” explains Martin Jüngel.
Information on hydrogen refuelling stations and their development can be found at www.h2.live.de and in the H2.LIVE app.
About H2 MOBILITY
H2 MOBILITY is a pioneer in the development of a public hydrogen refuelling station network and Europe’s largest operator of public hydrogen stations. Its business areas include the technical development, financing, planning, construction, marketing and operation of the stations. H2 MOBILITY was founded in 2015 as a project company with the aim of promoting hydrogen as an emission-free fuel in road transport. In 2022, the project company became a long-term, commercially oriented company with the aim of contributing to the energy transition in transport through a high-performance hydrogen refuelling station network. H2 MOBILITY has set itself the goal of switching completely to renewable hydrogen by 2028.
Contact:
H2 MOBILITY: Daniela Dietz, presse@h2-mobility.de
Further information at www.h2-mobility.de
Image: Copyright (c) H2 MOBILITY
Ebermannsdorf/District of Amberg-Sulzbach, 16 January 2025 | Bavaria’s State Secretary for Economic Affairs and Energy, Tobias Gotthardt, today handed over the funding certificate worth 2 million euros to the company H2 MOBILITY for the construction of a public hydrogen refuelling station. “Hydrogen is a key building block for the mobility and energy supply of the future—it offers many advantages, especially in freight and passenger transport. This is why we are consistently supporting the expansion of the hydrogen infrastructure in Bavaria with our funding programmes for H2 refuelling stations and electrolysers. The new hydrogen refuelling station on the A6 motorway brings us another step closer to our goal—a nationwide supply of hydrogen,” explained Gotthardt.
The new refuelling station with refuelling facilities for buses and trucks (350 bar) as well as light commercial vehicles, waste collectors and cars (700 bar) is to be built directly on the A6 motorway exit Amberg-Ost. “Thanks to its strategic location on the Rhine-Danube transport corridor towards the Czech Republic, the refuelling station will play a central role in supplying commercial vehicles such as trucks and buses with green hydrogen. With several thousand trucks using this transport route every day, the location offers enormous potential. The station also opens up new options for the decarbonisation of transport in the region, e.g. for waste management companies or local public transport,” emphasises Dominik Herzog, Deputy Director Sales & Business Development at H2 MOBILITY.
Widmann car dealership central project partner
Local project partner is the Widmann car dealership group, which actively supports the securing of demand for hydrogen at this location with its network of business partners and customers from the commercial vehicle segment. The car dealership in Ebermannsdorf is already a contact point for the fleet induction and maintenance of Hyundai fuel cell trucks. Construction of the refuelling station on the Widmann dealership site is scheduled to start in the first half of 2026.
Hydrogen as the key to sustainable mobility
The funding from the hydrogen refuelling station programme underlines the strategic importance of this project for the state’s hydrogen strategy. With the Bavarian funding programme for the development of a hydrogen refuelling station infrastructure, the Bavarian state government is providing investment incentives to achieve the expansion of a basic hydrogen refuelling station infrastructure as quickly as possible. The site not only contributes to the decarbonisation of transport but also creates synergies with other hydrogen projects in the Nuremberg metropolitan region.
About H2 MOBILITY
H2 MOBILITY is a pioneer in the development of a public hydrogen refuelling station network and Europe’s largest operator of public hydrogen stations. Its business areas include the technical development, financing, planning, construction, marketing and operation of the stations. H2 MOBILITY was founded in 2015 as a project company with the aim of promoting hydrogen as an emission-free fuel in road transport. In 2022, the project company became a long-term, commercially oriented company with the aim of contributing to the energy transition in transport through a high-performance hydrogen refuelling station network. H2 MOBILITY has set itself the goal of switching completely to renewable hydrogen by 2028.
Contact:
H2 MOBILITY: Daniela Dietz, presse@h2-mobility.de
Further information at www.h2-mobility.de
Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy: Dr Aneta Ufert, aneta.ufert@stmwi.bayern.de
Image: Copyright (c) Autohaus Widmann; from left to right:
Berlin, 04 Dec 2024 | Green hydrogen, produced and supplied by Tyczka Hydrogen, is now available at the H2 MOBILITY station in Erlangen. Further hydrogen refuelling stations in Bavaria, including Biebelried, Fürth and Pentling, will follow shortly. This milestone brings H2 MOBILITY closer to its goal of offering 100% green hydrogen across its entire refuelling station network by 2028 at the latest.
The hydrogen refuelling station in Erlangen, which is one of the most frequented stations in the H2 MOBILITY network, is particularly popular with heavy commercial vehicles. From now on, the station will be supplied with green hydrogen, which is produced by electrolysis from renewable energies. After Erlangen, other H2 MOBILITY stations in Bavaria, including Biebelried, Fürth and Pentling, will also be supplied shortly.
A clear goal: 100 % green hydrogen
“In order to make a real contribution to the decarbonisation of road transport, we have set ourselves the ambitious goal of switching completely to green hydrogen from renewable energies by 2028. Supplying the Erlangen hydrogen station with renewable hydrogen is a great success and marks the start of further supply contracts with Tyczka Hydrogen,” says Frank Fronzke, Managing Director and COO of H2 MOBILITY.
“We are delighted to be able to count Europe’s leading public hydrogen refuelling station network among our customers – and to be starting in our home state of Bavaria in particular. We greatly appreciate the professional cooperation with the H2 MOBILITY team. Further supply contracts are therefore to follow,” adds Thomas Zorn, Managing Director and COO of Tyczka Hydrogen.
As soon as the certification according to the EU Delegated Regulation on “renewable fuels of non-biogenic origin” (RFNBO) is available, the hydrogen supplied by Tyczka Hydrogen will be RFNBO-certified.
The refuelling station supplies business customers from the logistics and waste management sectors in the region. Customers include hylane, a hydrogen truck rental company and operator of Europe’s largest fleet of hydrogen-powered lorries (currently Hyundai Xcient Fuel Cell 4×2 and 6×2 trucks).
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About H2 MOBILITY
H2 MOBILITY is a pioneer in the development of a public hydrogen refuelling station network and Europe’s largest operator of public hydrogen stations. Its business areas include the technical development, financing, planning, construction, marketing and operation of the stations. H2 MOBILITY was founded in 2015 as a project company with the aim of promoting hydrogen as an emission-free fuel in road transport. In 2022, the project company became a long-term, commercially oriented company with the aim of contributing to the energy transition in transport through a high-performance hydrogen refuelling station network. H2 MOBILITY has set itself the goal of switching completely to renewable hydrogen by 2028.
About Tyczka Hydrogen
Tyczka is a European gases specialist specialising in industrial gases, liquefied petroleum gas and hydrogen. The family-owned company with its headquarters in Geretsried near Munich employs over 630 people across Europe and generates annual sales of ~ 500 million euros. The hydrogen division bundles its activities in Tyczka Hydrogen GmbH, which covers the entire value chain from hydrogen production, compression and filling, transport and logistics to filling and application technology for customers.
“Gases for tomorrow” is Tyczka’s central guiding principle. With offerings such as green air gases, biogenic liquefied gas, green hydrogen and technological solutions, Tyczka supports its customers in making their processes and products more sustainable and thus makes its contribution to a better world of tomorrow.
Contact:
H2 MOBILITY: Daniela Dietz, presse@h2-mobility.de
Further information at www.h2-mobility.de
Tyczka Hydrogen: Ulrich Hanke, ulrich.hanke@tyczka.com
Further information at www.tyczka.com
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Berlin, 21 Nov 2024 | Since the incident at the end of August at a hydrogen filling centre in Leuna, Saxony-Anhalt, there have been supply shortages at numerous H2 MOBILITY refuelling stations, particularly in Bavaria, Rhine-Main and Berlin. The situation has since stabilised. There continue to be only isolated supply constraints, with Berlin being the most affected region.
The sudden shortage in summer was caused by safety checks on the type of vehicle that had been damaged. For this purpose, all vehicles of the same type were taken out of operation by several gas manufacturers.
Frank Fronzke, Managing Director and COO of H2 MOBILITY, explains the developments: “Initially, we had great difficulty maintaining the usual level of supply to our refuelling stations. On the one hand, this was due to the fact that several suppliers took delivery vehicles of the same type out of service at the same time. On the other hand, contractually agreed production volumes and purchase quotas presented us with the challenge of organising replacement deliveries quickly in a small market. The incident showed us that we needed to differentiate our supplier network. We have succeeded in doing so. In the past few weeks, we have organised over 150 replacement deliveries and also signed up four new suppliers for the regions of Southern and Western Germany, as well as Berlin. Berlin, with its high density of fuel cell vehicles, is currently being supplied with the highest priority. We will continue to take all measures available to us to ensure the best possible supply at our refuelling stations.
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