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Air Products to Build Hydrogen Refueling Stations in Germany

April 16, 2024

Stations will fuel medium- to heavy-duty vehicles.

Air Products will build two high-capacity, low-carbon hydrogen refueling stations (HRS) in Duisburg and Meckenheim, Germany, the company said April 15.

The company, based in nearby Hattingen, received funding from of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia’s Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Protection and Energy.

Air Products will use the funds to build, own and operate the two high-capacity HRSs capable of fueling a range of vehicles including medium and heavy-duty classes. The refueling stations will include a network of HRSs for trucks in Germany and support the development of zero-emission fleets, the company said.

The announcement follows several company initiatives aimed at expanding its role in the hydrogen economy. Air Products is planning to build large-scale, renewable hydrogen production facilities in Europe. The company also has announced a plan to build a new HRS in Hürth-Knapsack region of Germany.

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