A Shell hydrogen fuelling station
Shell steps into commercial hydrogen production in China
European energy major starts up 20MW electrolyser in joint venture with local transport company in Hebei province
Shell has taken its first step into commercial production of green hydrogen in China with the startup of a 20MW electrolyser powered by onshore wind in Zhangjiakou, Hebei province. The electrolyser, Shell’s largest to date, is part of a joint venture between Shell China and local firm Zhangjiakou City Transport Construction Investment Holding Group. The venture also includes hydrogen refuelling stations in Zhangjiakou. The two companies have plans to scale up electrolyser capacity to 60MW in the next two years. “We see opportunities across the hydrogen supply chain in China, including its production, storage and shipping. We want to be the trusted partner for our customers from different sec
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