- The station will be the first public large-scale liquid hydrogen station for trucks europe
- Hydrogen for road transport takes another step forward thanks to the collaboration between Air Products and Aers Energy België
WE SAY Belgium, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Air Products (NYSE: APD) has signed an agreement with Aers Energy België to develop a multi-fuel hydrogen refueling station for trucks. It will be located in a concession in the port of Zeebrugge, which has been awarded to Aers Energy België. Within this location, Aers will also operate a new secure truck stop, rest area, convenience store and restaurant.
Aers Energy België emphasized sustainability: “Hydrogen will play an important role in significantly reducing CO2 (carbon dioxide) emissions from road transport. To further develop this part of the project, a partnership with Air Products was sought. This company has a lot of experience in the field and, thanks to its investments in new green hydrogen production capacity, it can offer the necessary guarantees for a stable supply,” said Jackij Aers of Aers Energy België.
liquid hydrogen
The new station will be the first hydrogen supply station on a commercial scale europe with liquid hydrogen storage. It will be built and operated by Air Products, in addition to other liquid hydrogen refueling stations that the company is developing throughout. europe. The project itself is part of a wider strategy of support Belgium i of Europe sustainable development and ambition towards CO2-Free transport by heavy road.
By building a hydrogen refueling station on the TENT-T core network in Zeebrugge, which far exceeds the required minimum capacity of 1 tonne of hydrogen per day, Air Products is contributing to the objectives of the Infrastructure Regulation of alternative fuels (AFIR). When the station’s capacity is used, approximately 8-11 kt of CO will be saved2 equivalent per year displacing the volume of diesel.
“Our technology has already been used in more than 250 projects worldwide and we are proud to work with Aers Energy België on this important project in Belgium“, he commented Kurt LefebvreVice President of Air Products for Benelux, Germany i France. “The choice of hydrogen for heavy vehicles, compared to other technologies, allows for faster refueling, greater vehicle range and the elimination of all CO2 exhaust pipe and other pollutant emission criteria. Air Products has more than 60 years of experience in hydrogen production, equipment, logistics and services and is a pioneer in the energy transition with more than 11 billion dollars of announced investment in clean hydrogen projects around the world.”
Large number of trucks at the port
The reason why Aers Energy België was awarded the concession to the Port was its ability to offer a solution to safely park the many trucks waiting to leave the port or coming to load or unload in the port area. In addition to the hydrogen refueling station and a truck parking lot with 135 spaces, drivers will have access to sanitary facilities, a shop and a catering service.
Tom Hautekiet, Commercial Director of the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, says: “All forms of transport, from sea transport to road transport, are expected to be almost entirely CO2 neutral by 2050. For freight transport, hydrogen is a clean and viable alternative to diesel. But, of course, you need to have service points. We are delighted that Air Products is taking the lead in development of Europe first filling station for liquid hydrogen in the port of Zeebrugge. This shows that Air Products is ready for the hydrogen truck of the future.”
About air products
Air Products (NYSE:APD) is a leading global industrial gases company in operation for more than 80 years focused on serving the energy, environmental and emerging markets. The company has two growth pillars driven by sustainability. Air Products’ core business provides essential industrial gases, related equipment and application expertise to customers in dozens of industries, including refining, chemicals, metals, electronics, manufacturing and food. The company also develops, designs, builds, owns and operates some of the world’s largest carbon capture and industrial gas projects, supplying clean hydrogen on a global scale for global transport, industrial markets and the wider energy transition. In addition, Air Products is the world leader in the supply of liquefied natural gas process equipment and technology, and globally offers turbomachinery, membrane systems and cryogenic containers.
The company had fiscal year 2022 sales 12.7 billion dollars from operations in over 50 countries and has a current market capitalization of over 60 billion dollars. More than 21,000 passionate, talented and committed employees from diverse backgrounds are driven by Air Products’ higher purpose of creating innovative solutions that benefit the environment, improve sustainability and reinvent what is possible to address the challenges facing customers, communities and the world. For more information, visit airproducts.com or follow us at LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.
About Aers Energy Belgium
Aers Energy België has been an independent family business for almost 100 years. Since its inception in 1927, the company has grown into a complete and comprehensive energy provider. From dispensing cans of kerosene in and around Oostburg to installing electric charging stations in poland. Aers is currently made up of 4 companies: Aers Olie, Aers Energy, Aers Retail and Aers Lubricants. For more information, visit www.aers.nl
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