Air Liquide and Trillium Energy Solutions plan to jointly pursue the development of the heavy-duty hydrogen fueling market in the U.S. in a collaboration the companies say marks a “pivotal milestone” in accelerating the decarbonization of the transportation sector, while also bolstering the hydrogen mobility market.
The partners aim to accelerate the heavy-duty hydrogen transportation ecosystem by focusing on both hydrogen supply and refueling infrastructure. Air Liquide, a leader in low-carbon and renewable hydrogen production, supply, and technologies, will work alongside Trillium, a member of the Love’s Family of Companies that supplies sustainable fueling infrastructure in the U.S., to establish the hydrogen refueling infrastructure and fuel supply network vital for the broad adoption of heavy-duty hydrogen truck applications.
“Air Liquide is proud to join forces with Trillium in decarbonizing the mobility market,” Katie Ellet, Air Liquide president of hydrogen energy and mobility in North America, said in a news release. “By combining our expertise and resources, we are poised to drive the widespread adoption of hydrogen as a scalable solution in decarbonizing transportation, particularly in the heavy-duty sector.
This partnership will explore the deployment of an extensive hydrogen retail network, starting with the initial deployment of hydrogen stations along a strategic trucking route. This initiative aims to bolster truck original equipment manufacturers (OEM) efforts to accelerate their vehicle deployments and assist fleet operators in transitioning to low-carbon and zero-emission vehicles. The ambition through this partnership is to initially support the development of 150 tons per day of hydrogen production and the refueling infrastructure capable of supplying more than 2,000 heavy-duty vehicles.
Through this collaboration, Air Liquide and Trillium will combine their strengths in hydrogen production, distribution and fueling infrastructure deployment. Leveraging its 60-year track record in the hydrogen value chain, Air Liquide will contribute its unique expertise in crucial technology facets such as production, liquefaction, transportation, and storage. Trillium will offer its proficiency in operating and managing alternative fueling stations, as well as its nationwide infrastructure footprint to deploy a hydrogen network for retail consumers.
“At Trillium, we are committed to providing reliable and sustainable fueling solutions, adding a particular focus on advancing hydrogen as a key component to the zero-emissions mobility market,” said Ryan Erickson, Trillium vice president. “Trillium is a leading provider of heavy-duty hydrogen fueling stations and through our collaboration with Air Liquide we can make a significant stride toward accelerating the development of hydrogen infrastructure across the U.S.”