Air Products Receives Funding to Build Two Large-Scale Hydrogen Refueling Stations in the Region of North-Rhine Westphalia Nordrhein Westfalen

Core Insights - Air Products has received funding from the North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) government to establish two high-capacity, publicly accessible low-carbon Hydrogen Refueling Stations (HRS) in Duisburg and Meckenheim, contributing to a European hydrogen refueling network for zero-emission fleets [1][3] Company Overview - Air Products is a leading industrial gases company with over 80 years of experience, focusing on energy, environmental, and emerging markets [6] - The company reported fiscal 2023 sales of $12.6 billion and operates in approximately 50 countries, with a market capitalization of about $60 billion [7] Hydrogen Infrastructure Development - The new HRS will be built, owned, and operated by Air Products, capable of fueling medium and heavy-duty vehicles, thus supporting the transition to zero-emission fleets [2][3] - NRW's hydrogen roadmap aims to decarbonize heavy-duty transportation, targeting 11,000 hydrogen fuel cell trucks, 3,800 fuel cell buses, and 200 hydrogen fueling stations by 2030 [4][5] Strategic Goals - Air Products is committed to expanding its European network of hydrogen refueling stations and is planning large-scale renewable hydrogen production facilities in Europe [3] - The funding for the stations is part of NRW's initiative to accelerate the development of hydrogen infrastructure, which is crucial for the competitiveness of logistics companies in the region [5]