Europe’s Most Powerful Hydrogen Refuelling Station Opens in Düsseldorf
Big news from Germany – significant milestone for the scaling up of hydrogen mobility!
Europe’s most powerful hydrogen refuelling station has officially opened in Düsseldorf. Located on Höherweg, the new facility is a game-changer for hydrogen mobility. The station can refuel up to 5 tonnes of hydrogen daily. It is designed to refuel three vehicles at once, including buses, trucks, and cars. This major step forward was developed by H2 MOBILITY in partnership with Rheinbahn and Stadtwerke Düsseldorf.
Initially, the station uses certified renewable hydrogen. By 2026, it plans to add a 2 MW electrolyzer, powered by biogenic waste energy. This expansion will help Düsseldorf achieve its goal of climate neutrality by 2035. The project received €4.3 million in funding from Germany’s National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Innovation Programme.
Located near Rheinbahn’s Lierenfeld depot, the station will support Düsseldorf’s public transport fleet, including 20 hydrogen buses, along with heavy trucks and commercial vehicles.
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OMV to Invest in 140 MW Green Hydrogen Plant in Austria
One of Europe’s Largest Electrolysis Plants Set to Begin Operations by 2027
OMV is investing a mid-three-digit million-euro sum to build a 140 MW green hydrogen plant in Lower Austria, which will become one of Europe’s largest electrolysis facilities. The project builds on OMV’s experience from its earlier 10 MW electrolyzer project, completed in 2024. The plant is expected to start operations by the end of 2027.
This new facility will produce up to 23,000 tons of green hydrogen annually, mainly for OMV’s Schwechat refinery. Powered by renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and hydro power, the plant will help reduce CO₂ emissions by around 150,000 tons each year. This is equivalent to the annual carbon footprint of 20,000 people.
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Klaipėda Port to Build the Baltic’s First Green Hydrogen Facility
Sustainable Hydrogen to Power Vessels, Equipment, and Vehicles
Klaipėda Port in Lithuania is set to become the first port in the Baltic States to produce and supply green hydrogen. The new facility will provide clean energy for vessels, port equipment, and local transportation. Construction is set to begin in June, with permits already in place. A green hydrogen-powered vessel is also under development.
The plant will produce 127 tons of hydrogen annually and will be housed in a 40-foot sea container. It will require 2.25 MW of electricity to power the production equipment. The €12 million project is part of the EU’s “Next Generation Lithuania” plan, with €6 million in EU funding. MT Group, the EPC contractor, will lead development, with UK-based IMI supplying the proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyser. The project will include building hydrogen pipelines, communication lines, and other infrastructure, supporting Lithuania’s and the EU’s sustainable energy goals.
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