PKN Orlen to roll out hydrogen refuelling stations in Central Europe
PKN Orlen outlines $1.85bn hydrogen strategy
Polish refiner to develop hydrogen production and distribution hubs across Central Europe with heavy focus on transport applications
Polish oil refiner PKN Orlen plans to roll out over 100 hydrogen refuelling stations in Central Europe and develop 540MW of clean hydrogen production capacity by 2030 as part of a PLN7.4bn ($1.85bn) strategy approved by its board this week. Clean hydrogen production and distribution will be developed around ten hydrogen hubs across Central Europe, producing around 60,000t/yr. The production will be based on electrolysis powered by renewables as well as conversion of municipal waste, the company says. “We already have strong capabilities in developing hydrogen technologies, backed by our vast experience in the field. And the implementation of our hydrogen strategy will position us as a partne
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