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Hydrogen references

Practical examples of our expertise in the production, supply and application of hydrogen.

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Technology and hydrogen supplier for one of the largest fleets of fuel cell electric buses

Since 2011, Messer has been the technology and hydrogen supplier for one of the largest fleets of fuel cell electric buses (FCEB) in the USA. We also ensure the safe, reliable and cost-efficient refueling of the bus fleet. Our team at Messer USA set a record in the process: Within 3.5 hours, 30 FCEBs were refueled with hydrogen. This corresponds to an average refueling time of 6.5 minutes.

Technology and hydrogen supplier for one of the largest fleets of forklifts

Since 2004, Messer has been the technology and hydrogen supplier for one of the largest fleets of forklifts and other material handling vehicles in the USA. We also provide their safe, reliable and cost-efficient refueling.

Hydrogen for Bratislava's first fuel cell-electric bus in regular service

In mid-2023, Bratislava's public transport operators put their first fuel cell electric bus (FCEB) into operation. This makes Bratislava the first city in Slovakia to use such a bus in regular service. The bus is refueled with our hydrogen at Messer Tatragas' hydrogen filling station in Vlčie Hrdlo.

Hydrogen for Prague's first fuel cell-electric bus in public transport

Messer is supplying the hydrogen for the pilot operation of the first fuel cell electric bus (FCEB) in Prague's regular public transport system. The capital of the Czech Republic is thus the first city in the country to use such a bus for the environmentally friendly transport of passengers in local public transport. The hydrogen will be provided at a filling station, which the bus will approach for refueling. The pilot project is scheduled to run for two years, with the possibility of an extension for a further two years.

Hydrogen for public hydrogen filling station in the Czech Republic

In Mstětice, near Prague, another public hydrogen filling station was opened in 2023. Messer provides the hydrogen required for refueling in 200-bar bundles. The newly opened H2 filling station is the third in the Czech Republic to be supplied with hydrogen from Messer.

Participation in Spain's largest electrolyzer

A consortium led by Repsol and comprising Enagás Renovable, Iqoxe and Messer unveiled the construction of a 150 MW electrolyzer in 2022. It will supply renewable hydrogen to the petrochemical complex in Tarragona. This project, the largest of its kind in Spain, is scheduled to come on stream in 2025 and will make a significant contribution to the decarbonization of regional industry. The investment costs are currently estimated at around 230 million euros, and the electrolyzer will preferably be powered by renewable energies from the region.

Hydrogen for tests at glass manufacturer Schott

Glass manufacturer Schott of Mainz, Germany, is taking further steps on its path to climate neutrality: A hydrogen tank was installed on the company premises. The hydrogen stored in it by Messer will be used for tests in the glass melting plant, where it will be mixed with the natural gas used so far and replace it proportionally. The linked video provides further information.

Mobile hydrogen filling station in Ljubljana

As part of European Mobility Week, a hydrogen-powered bus was in operation in Ljubljana. Interested parties were able to use it free of charge and experience the noiseless and locally emission-free nature of local public transport. The bus was refueled at a mobile hydrogen filling station from Messer. Our own hydrogen vehicle, a Toyota Mirai, also filled up its H2 tank there.

Hydrogen for first public H2 filling station in the Czech Republic

Messer supplies hydrogen to the H2 filling station commissioned by Vítkovice, a. s. in Ostrava. Special H2 refueling trailers are used for this purpose. The filling station for passenger cars was deliberately designed to be smaller in order to accelerate the introduction of hydrogen technology in practice. The new the H2 filling station is already registered in the European hydrogen filling station network.

First hydrogen filling station in Slovakia

The Messer team in Slovakia opened the country's first hydrogen filling station. It is located in Bratislava on the premises of Messer Slovnaft. The new filling station, which is initially designed for fillings up to 200 bar, is available to owners of hydrogen-powered vehicles after prior registration. Messer Slovnaft has more than 30 years of experience in hydrogen production and supply.

First hydrogen forklift truck in Switzerland

Switzerland's first hydrogen-powered forklift truck was handed over to Messer. The FC30 forklift has an H2 tank that stores 1.8 kilograms of hydrogen at a pressure of 350 bar. Consumption is 0.29 kilograms of hydrogen per operating hour. Interested companies have the opportunity to test the truck in real-life operation at Messer in Switzerland.

Hydrogen pumping system helps save CO2

Messer has installed a new pumping system for liquid hydrogen for an automotive manufacturer in South Carolina (USA). It supplies forklifts and other fuel cell-powered vehicles with environmentally friendly fuel. To further reduce the plant's carbon footprint, Messer is working with the customer on several other projects that will also benefit from the new system.

Hydrogen for buses in Los Angeles

Messer in America will be supplying liquid hydrogen to a large-scale hydrogen refueling system for a local public transport company in Los Angeles, USA. The hydrogen is to supply a fleet of initially 33 fuel cell-powered buses. The project reflects the rapid growth of clean energy projects in California.

Hydrogen for Formula 1 race in Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium)

Hydrogen can provide clean, efficient and reliable energy in scenarios where grid power is unavailable or unreliable. This makes it an ideal choice for events in remote locations as well as for emergency power systems. A recent example was the use of our 300 bar hydrogen cylinder bundles at the Formula 1 race in Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, which took place at the end of July 2024: Messer supplied the hydrogen for the hydrogen gensets that powered various processes during the race. A specially developed solution connected the hydrogen bundles to the gensets to ensure a seamless and efficient energy supply. With applications like this, Messer is contributing to the further development of hydrogen technology and its application in various fields, driving the transition to a cleaner and more sustainable energy landscape.

Messer presents innovative cooler for Hydrogen refueling

In order to be able to refuel hydrogen vehicles quickly and completely, the hydrogen must be cooled during the refueling process. Until now, conventional chillers have been used for this purpose. These require a lot of space, cause high operating costs and sometimes work unreliably. The new H2 cooler developed by Messer is different: it is operated with liquid nitrogen, requires no electricity, is maintenance-free and works extremely reliably. Our development team has installed the H2 cooler in a transport frame. This means it can be made available as a pilot system and demonstrate its advantages in real operation. Our H2 cooler is patent pending.

Green hydrogen from our steam reformer in Castrop-Rauxel

By using biomethane certificates, we have reduced some of the emissions from our gray hydrogen product, which we produce in Castrop Rauxel (Germany) through steam reforming, by more than 70 %. Messer received the green certificate from TÜV Süd for this.

Hydrogen with purities up to 5.0 and 300 bar technology

Messer has a cryogenic hydrogen post-purification system at its filling plant in Siegen, Germany. Here, the hydrogen supplied from the production plant in Castrop-Rauxel, Germany, is freed from unwanted impurities, such as oxygen and moisture. Its quality is thus increased from 4.5 to 5.0, enabling this hydrogen to be used for highly demanding tasks, for example in laboratories. Filling in 300 bar cylinders/bundles enables significantly higher storage volumes, which are about twice as high as with 200 bar technology.