Motor Oil’s AVIN open hydrogen refuelling station
Published by Ellie Brosnan,
Editorial Assistant
Global Hydrogen Review,
This €3 million investment marks a significant milestone in promoting hydrogen mobility in Greece. The project stands out for achieving several national, regional, and European firsts. It is the first publicly accessible, commercial hydrogen refuelling station built in Greece, and among the first in Southeastern Europe. Moreover, it is the first in Europe to be co-financed (50%) by the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) – Transport programme, and the first to pave the way for the commercial deployment of purely green fuels in road transport in Greece.
The hydrogen refuelling station (HRS) is a high-tech installation built to stringent specifications. It enables the refuelling of both light and heavy duty hydrogen vehicles, supporting the transition to clean energy sources and aligning with Motor Oil’s goal of developing sustainable transport solutions.
Coral Gas was responsible for the sourcing and transportation of green hydrogen from abroad, as well as its storage for the operation of the station. In the future, trailer filling will take place at the hydrogen loading terminal currently under construction by Motor Oil at its refinery. bfs, the group’s construction company, undertook and executed the tasks of constructing and supervising the test and safety operations of the station.
During the presentation event, all aspects of hydrogen transport, storage, and supply were outlined, and detailed information was provided about the station’s operations and the potential benefits of this hydrogen mobility project in Greece.
Panagiotis Charitopoulos, General Manager of Coral Gas, said: “At Coral Gas, our aim is to lead the energy transition. Fuels are fully aligned with our company’s DNA, making this a natural path for us to follow. At the same time, through our initiatives for clean energy solutions, we are proud to contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable future.”
With the launch of this first hydrogen station, Greece is now placed on the European map of modern road transport infrastructure. The AVIN station and the hydrogen trailers operated by Coral Gas are the first tangible outcomes of the Motor Oil Group’s strategic plan for developing a national hydrogen value chain.
Read the article online at: https://www.globalhydrogenreview.com/hydrogen/12062025/motor-oils-avin-open-hydrogen-refuelling-station/
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