Hydrogen is a sustainable fuel
UK firms line up nationwide hydrogen refuelling network
Nationwide roll-out targets deployment of 800 hydrogen refuelling pumps by 2027
Two UK companies have agreed to work together to accelerate the launch of the country’s first nationwide hydrogen vehicle refuelling network by 2027. Under the agreement, hydrogen hub developer H2Green, a subsidiary of Getech Group, will supply green hydrogen to fuel retailer Element 2. Element 2 will deploy 800 hydrogen refuelling pumps by 2027 and 2,000 by 2030. “This will ultimately drive costs down for consumers and businesses” Johnson, H2Green “Element 2 will unlock the UK’s hydrogen economy by providing essential infrastructure so hydrogen becomes a sustainable fuel,” says Element 2 CEO Tim Harper. “Our refuelling network will be ready for demand. We look forward to identifying
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