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English Español First refuelling station for hydrogen buses opens in France

Clean hydrogen will be produced on site by electrolysis before being distributed by the station.



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Author: PetrolPlaza Correspondent Pablo Plaza

McPhy, a specialist in hydrogen production and distribution equipment, is equipping the first refuelling station for hydrogen buses in France with its McLyzer and McFilling technologies.

The SMT-AG has attributed to ENGIE, via its subsidiary GNVERT, the design, supply, installation and maintenance of the Houdain-Divion hydrogen gas distribution station. It will enable the refueling of six hydrogen buses that will be deployed on the new BHNS (High Level Service Bus) bus line connecting Bruay-La-Buissière and Auchel.

This innovative project is equipped with McLyzer and McFilling technologies. Clean hydrogen will be produced on site by electrolysis, from renewable electricity of certified French origin, before being distributed by the station. Fifteen minutes of refueling will give the buses over 300 km of autonomy.

In its current configuration, the McPhy station can produce and deliver more than 200 kg of clean hydrogen a day. Its capacity can be increased by 30% without changing the facility’s total surface area, if required by the SMT-AG’s future needs.

“The public transport sector is in the midst of a revolution. By opting for hydrogen mobility, the SMT-AG is combining passenger comfort and service continuity while helping reduce atmospheric pollution and improve public health”, states Pascal Mauberger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of McPhy.

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