Orlen opens seventh hydrogen station in Poland
The new Gdynia site expands national network, targeting passenger cars, buses and heavy-duty vehicles.
Orlen has opened its seventh publicly accessible hydrogen refueling station in Poland, located in Gdynia, marking a further step in the expansion of the country’s hydrogen infrastructure. The facility is designed to serve a wide range of vehicles, including passenger cars, buses and trucks.
The opening strengthens Orlen’s nationwide hydrogen network and represents the first station of its kind in northern Poland. Strategically positioned near key transport corridors connecting the S6 and S7 routes, the site is intended to support both regional mobility and long-distance transport.
The station is equipped with a dual-pressure dispensing system, offering 350 bar refueling for passenger vehicles and 700 bar for buses and heavy-duty trucks. With a daily capacity of 630 kg of hydrogen, the facility enables fast refueling, taking approximately five minutes for cars and around 15 minutes for buses.
Hydrogen supplied to the Gdynia station is delivered from the company’s production hubs in Włocławek and Trzebinia via specialized transport systems, ensuring consistent fuel availability. The facility was developed under the EU-supported PureH2 project and incorporates advanced safety measures, including hydrogen detection systems and dedicated storage protections.
The Gdynia site will also support upcoming pilot operations, including the introduction of hydrogen-powered buses in the city during the summer season, further advancing low-emission public transport initiatives.
Orlen’s existing hydrogen network already includes stations in Poznań, Katowice, Wałbrzych, Włocławek, Piła and Płock, alongside a mobile refuelling unit in Kraków supporting municipal bus fleets. Looking ahead, the company plans to expand its footprint with additional stations in cities such as Warsaw, Kraków and Bielsko-Biała.
