Aers Energy België selects Air Products to build a state-of-the-art hydrogen refueling station in Zeebrugge, Belgium.
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 commercial-scale hydrogen supply station in Europe with liquid hydrogen storage. It will be built and operated by Air Products, in addition to other liquid hydrogen filling stations that the company is developing across Europe. The project itself is part of a wider strategy to support sustainable development and Belgium’s and Europe’s 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.
Kurt LefebvreAir Products’ Vice President for Benelux, Germany and France, said:
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.
“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 first mover in the energy transition with more than $11 billion of announced investment in clean hydrogen projects throughout 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 Hautekietcommercial 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 the transport of goods, 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 the development of Europe’s first liquid hydrogen filling station at the port of Zeebrugge. This shows that Air Products is ready for the hydrogen truck of the future.”
About air products
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 sales of $12.7 billion in fiscal 2022 from operations in more than 50 countries and has a current market capitalization of more than $60 billion.
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 on LinkedIn, TwitterFacebook 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 light oil in and around Oostburg to installing electric charging stations in Poland. Aers is made up of 4 companies: Aers Olie, Aers Energy, Aers Retail and Aers Lubricants. For more information, visit www.aers.nl
Highlights:
- The station will be the first large-scale public liquid hydrogen station for trucks in Europe
- Hydrogen for road transport takes another step forward thanks to the collaboration between Air Products and Aers Energy België
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Aers Energy België selects Air Products to build state-of-the-art hydrogen fueling station in Zeebrugge, Belgium DIEGEM, Belgium May 15, 2023
