Sweden’s first hydrogen refuelling network inaugurated

“Hydri’s network of refuelling stations ties together Skåne, the West Coast, and the Stockholm region along the most heavily trafficked roads. Hydrogen vehicles can now actually begin rolling on the roads in commercial traffic, and this is a major step toward breaking heavy transport’s dependence on fossil fuels,” said Michel Thomas, Chairman of the Board of Hydri and CEO of owner company Qarlbo Energy.

The network was officially inaugurated on 19 May in connection with the opening of Hydri’s tenth hydrogen station in Nyköpingsbro. Present were, among others, Rickard Nordin (C) and Nyköping Municipal Executive Board Chair Urban Granström (S), together with representatives from Volvo, Scania, and the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency. During the inauguration, a refueling of Volvo’s and Scania’s hydrogen-powered trucks was also demonstrated.

“With hydrogen-powered trucks, even heavy and long-distance transport that is difficult to electrify can transition to fossil-free operation. In many places, the necessary capacity in the electricity grids for rapid charging of trucks is lacking, but with hydrogen, haulage companies can choose a fossil-free alternative without it affecting operations,” added Kamilla Björkman, CEO of Hydri.

Behind the initiative is the investment company Qarlbo Energy, which together with its owners, Qarlbo and FAM-owned Thisbe, wants to play a driving role in the transition to a fossil-free energy system. Behind the initiative is the investment company Qarlbo Energy, which together with its owners, Qarlbo and FAM-owned Thisbe, wants to play a driving role in the transition to a fossil-free energy system.

“The network for hydrogen refuelling is an important milestone in the transition to fossil-free transport, but the work continues. We now need to scale up at a rapid pace and, together with industry, transport buyers, and policymakers, get the entire value chain to grow. Then hydrogen can become a natural part of a fossil-free transport system within only a few years,” added Michel Thomas.

Trucks account for one-third of road traffic’s climate impact. Electrification is the main path in the transition, but if all heavy transport is to achieve zero emissions, more alternatives are needed. By 2030, the EU requires all member states to have a fully developed network of hydrogen refuelling stations along main roads and in urban hubs, which in Sweden means 34 stations from north to south.

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