MOL Group strengthens hydrogen infrastructure in Slovakia
The company has upgraded a H2 refueling site located at its Bratislava refinery and opened in 2022 to refuel buses and trucks more efficiently.
MOL Group has upgraded a hydrogen refueling station in Bratislava, Slovakia, which supplies the local public transport company's hydrogen buses with hydrogen produced at the Slovnaft refinery.
The site has been enhanced to refuel buses and trucks more efficiently, extending the range of the buses by 40% and significantly contributing to operational efficiency of public transport in the city. MOL’s strategic goal is to make the operations of industrial players and the mobility sector more sustainable with alternative energy sources, such as hydrogen.
“At MOL Group, our strategic goal is to support the smart green transition in an innovative way, for example by making the mobility sector more sustainable with alternative energy sources. This is served by the current modernization of the Bratislava filling station, as well as our investments such as our green hydrogen plant already launched in Százhalombatta, and a similar facility planned in Bratislava,” said Ádám Horváth, New and Sustainable Businesses Vice President of MOL Group.
The station has been upgraded to provide a higher pressure of 350 bar for refueling hydrogen buses and trucks, ensuring a longer range. The development reduces the need for frequent refuelling, optimising operations and increasing the overall efficiency of hydrogen buses and trucks.
The upgraded station by the MOL Group is located at the Bratislava refinery and opened in 2022. The facility is operated by Messer Slovnaft., a joint venture between Messer Tatragas and Slovnaft.
