Air Products Qudra to build NEOM’s first hydrogen station in Saudi Arabia
Qudra will provide critical infrastructure for the company’s sustainability goals by working alongside ENOWA, NEOM’s energy, water and hydrogen subsidiary.
Air Products Qudra announced it has signed an agreement with ENOWA, NEOM’s Energy, Water and Hydrogen subsidiary, to build, own and operate NEOM’s first hydrogen fueling station in Saudi Arabia.
Qudra will provide critical infrastructure for NEOM’s sustainability goals as it will help in decarbonizing heavy modes of transport, covering buses and heavy-duty trucks. Groundwork for the site is scheduled to commence in the second half of 2023.
Air Products Qudra is the development and investment company of Air Products in the Middle East with Qudra Energy as the joint venture partner, a subsidiary of Vision Invest. Air Products Qudra’s mission is to generate a cleaner future, and that involves experience, technology, and innovation on a world scale.
“We look forward to contributing our world-leading hydrogen expertise and fueling technology in support of NEOM’s decarbonization goals. Producing and distributing clean hydrogen energy solutions for use in heavy-duty fuel cell vehicles, as well as industrial applications and energy storage, is part of our DNA,” said Ebubekir Koyuncu, CEO of Air Products Qudra.
NEOM is an initiative driven by prince Mohammed bin Salman and is part of the Saudi Vision 2030 plan to boost the country’s economy and reduce its dependence on oil. Media describe the territory as a region that will be composed of various cities, resorts and other developments.
