Logan Energy is to deliver state-of-the-art H₂ refueling infrastructure in Bavaria as part of an agreement with German engineering firm, Kraftanlagen Energies & Services.

The Edinburgh-based company will supply and install a H₂ trailer filling station which incorporates three trailer bays and filling points. The trailers supply refueling stations for H₂-powered heavy goods vehicles (HGVs).

The contract will enable the filling, transport, and use of H₂ fuel in south-east Germany and beyond from the onsite H₂ production installation. It is estimated that the project, which is responding to demand from commercial customers seeking to rapidly transition to low-carbon, sustainable transport, will be fully operational by the second half of 2023.

The automated bays allow for the filling of trailers up to 450 bar with H₂ produced onsite by the electrolyzer and compression system. The software has been designed to make connecting and disconnecting simple and safe, as well as testing for leaks to ensure less wastage and providing real time data to help with accurate billing.

According to a recent report, the EU estimates that up to 24% of energy use could be H₂-based by 2050, with 17% of new heavy duty fleet vehicles running on H₂ by the end of the decade.

Speaking of the announcement, Logan Energy CEO, Bill Ireland said, “Delivering widespread and accessible hydrogen refueling infrastructure that can help decarbonize transport is a key step towards tackling climate change, provide security of supply and of cost if developed in the right way.

“Our partnership with Kraftanlagen comes at a pivotal moment for heavy duty fleets and hydrogen distribution. The further roll-out of our standardized and proven method of hydrogen trailer filling will only accelerate the transition from environmentally damaging fossil fuels and encourage the wider adoption of renewable energy sources by fleet owners and operators.

“Together with our forward-thinking partner Kraftanlagen, we look forward to helping deliver the hydrogen refueling infrastructure critical to Germany’s net zero objectives.”

Michael Klamt, Projectmanager at Kraftanlagen said, “We are pleased to have found a reliable partner in Logan Energy who supports us in the project with its experience in the field of hydrogen filling technology. Kraftanlagen Energies & Services is a long-standing and valued partner to industry and, thanks to its experience in the field of hydrogen technology, is able to make a significant contribution to the energy transition.”