Air Products to build large-scale hydrogen station for trucks in Belgium
The company will collaborate with Aers Energy to develop the site that seeks to be the first of its kind in Europe.
Air Products has signed an agreement with Aers Energy België to develop a multi-fuel, hydrogen refueling station for trucks. It will be located on a concession in the port of Zeebrugge, where Aers will also operate a new truck stop, rest area, convenience store and restaurant.
The new site aims to be the first commercial-scale hydrogen refueling station in Europe with liquid hydrogen storage. It will be built and operated by Air Products in addition to other liquid hydrogen refueling stations the company is developing throughout Europe.
When the station's capacity is utilized, it will save approximately 8-11 kt of CO2 equivalent per year by displacing diesel volume.
"Our technology has already been used in more than 250 projects worldwide and we are proud to be working with Aers Energy België on this important project in Belgium. The choice of hydrogen for heavy-duty vehicles, compared to other technologies, allows for faster refueling, greater vehicle range and the elimination of all CO2 tailpipe and other criteria pollutant emissions,” said Kurt Lefevere, Vice President for Benelux, Germany and France at Air Products.
The project itself, is part of a wider strategy to support Belgium and Europe's sustainable development and ambition towards CO2-free heavy-duty road transport.
