Phillips 66 joins Europe hydrogen fuelling station JV
US refiner and H2 Energy Europe aim to roll out refuelling network across Germany, Austria and Denmark
US refiner Phillips 66 and Switzerland-based H2 Energy Europe have jointly committed to develop up to 250 retail hydrogen refuelling stations across Germany, Austria and Denmark by 2026. The project will be developed via a 50/50 joint venture (JV) between subsidiaries of the two companies. H2 Energy is a JV between Singapore-based commodity trading firm Trafigura and H2 Energy Holding AG. The project, which will require government support, will involve the development of a retail network, bringing together hydrogen supply, refuelling logistics and vehicle demand. The refuelling network will be supplied with green hydrogen “as available”, the companies say. “We believe that expanding access
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