TotalEnergies, Air Liquide to launch 100 hydrogen stations for HDV

The TotalEnergies branded stations will supply hydrogen to heavy-duty vehicles in France, Benelux and Germany.

TotalEnergies and Air Liquide are creating a joint venture to develop a major network of hydrogen stations, geared towards heavy duty vehicles on major European road corridors.

The partners are planning to launch 100 hydrogen stations on major European roads passing through France, Benelux and Germany in the coming years. These stations, under the TotalEnergies brand, will be located on major strategic corridors.

The joint venture, which will be jointly managed by TotalEnergies and Air Liquide, will invest, build and operate these stations, as well as procure hydrogen from the market and dispense it to its transport customers.

“As pioneers in hydrogen mobility, we are convinced of the necessity to start building now a heavy-duty network that will benefit our customers. This new partnership with Air Liquide will enable us to continue our development across the entire hydrogen value chain,” says Thierry Pflimlin, President Marketing & Services, TotalEnergies.

"Hydrogen offers clear benefits for heavy duty mobility. To promote its widespread use, it is imperative to accelerate the development of refueling infrastructures and to offer vehicle manufacturers and transport operators a sufficiently dense network of stations,” Matthieu Giard, VP of Air Liquide Group.

The two partners plan to establish their joint venture in 2023, subject to the finalization of the appropriate contractual documentation and to the receipt of the necessary regulatory approvals.