France-based hydrogen refuelling specialist HRS has secured a contract to supply a high-capacity hydrogen station capable of compressing four tonnes of hydrogen per day.
The order, placed by an unnamed major player in the sector, is expected to support public transport decarbonisation in a major European city.
Set to be operational by early 2026, the HRS160 station will be one of the largest hydrogen refuelling infrastructures in Europe. Designed to support continuous daily refuelling, it is slated to feature a compression capacity of 160kg of hydrogen per hour and six distribution terminals.
Hassen Rachedi, founder and CEO of HRS, believes the HRS160 station will play a key role in demonstrating hydrogen’s viability for heavy vehicle fleets. “I am convinced that this station will showcase the relevance of hydrogen for refuelling heavy vehicle fleets and pave the way for new opportunities,” he said.
The deal comes as the hydrogen refuelling market continues to expand, with increasing demand for infrastructure to support heavy-duty transport. The European hydrogen refuelling station market was valued at approximately $1.56bn in 2023 and, according to projections from Global Market Insights, could grow at a CAGR of 13.4% from 2024 to 2032.
However, uncertainties around infrastructure development and policy support mean the actual growth trajectory remains uncertain. By 2033, estimates suggest the European market could reach $3.86bn, though this will depend on continued investment and regulatory incentives.
Deployment of the station is expected to begin shortly, with further details to be announced in due course.
