HRS to supply and install an HRS14 hydrogen station in Italy

HRS, a French designer and manufacturer, the European leader in hydrogen refueling stations, has announced its first order for the supply and installation of an HRS14 hydrogen station in Italy for an industrial client.

The dual-pressure station, which is scheduled to be installed at the customer’s site by the end of 2025, will be capable of refueling a broad range of hydrogen-powered vehicles – from passenger cars to trucks, buses, and even industrial vehicles – supporting the refueling of a wide spectrum of zero-emission mobility solutions.

This project is part of European and Italian energy transition support programs aimed at the rapid deployment of hydrogen infrastructures. It is linked to the receipt of subsidies, which will be confirmed by the end of November 2024, enabling the program to begin.

To meet the European Union’s objectives on transport decarbonization, Italy has committed
€230 million to the deployment of hydrogen refueling stations for road transport. By 2026, at least 40 hydrogen refueling stations will be deployed along major roads and near ports and logistics terminals.

This order represents the first success for HRS in Italy and confirms the company’s ability to deploy its technological expertise across Europe and worldwide. Italy is one of the promising European markets that HRS is targeting commercially, in particular through fieldwork with its partner Simplify.

Hassen Rachedi expressed his enthusiasm: “We are thrilled to see this first success in Italy, and we expect it will be the first of many. The commercial groundwork we’ve been laying over recent months with the support of local partners is beginning to pay off. Italy’s strong commitment to green hydrogen development aligns perfectly with our vision, and we are confident that our technological leadership, combined with our growing local presence, positions us to play a crucial role in the country’s green hydrogen infrastructure rollout.”