Shell ‘refocuses’ hydrogen strategy on trucks and industry
Oil major drops plans for hydrogen in light mobility and cuts jobs in wider overhaul of low-carbon solutions business
Shell has dropped plans to supply hydrogen to the light mobility market in a strategic shift that will see its hydrogen business prioritise heavy-duty mobility and industrial applications. In the light mobility sector, which includes passenger cars and vans, Shell will continue to invest in electric vehicle (EV) charging. “As part of Shell’s drive to create more value with less emissions through a focus on performance, discipline and simplification, we are making some changes to our hydrogen business, refocusing it on the core areas of heavy transport and industry,” the company told Hydrogen Economist. “Our global hydrogen portfolio remains a key part of our efforts to address the commercial
![](/images/white-fade.png)
Also in this section
26 July 2024
European offtakers and strategic investors start to unlock North African country’s vast potential as a green hydrogen and ammonia supplier
25 July 2024
Investment in 100MW green hydrogen facility in Germany comes as oil major’s wider transition strategy comes under scrutiny
24 July 2024
World’s largest green fertiliser supply agreement puts Villeta project in Paraguay on track for FID later this year
23 July 2024
Awards experience 20% increase in nominations this year, with submissions from 27 countries