Ampol is partnering with hydrogen equipment manufacturer and supplier OneH2 to represent the US-based company in the Australian hydrogen market.
It will allow Ampol to offer a hydrogen refuelling solution, giving customers the opportunity to trial hydrogen technology and better understand how it can further assist their decarbonisation journeys through alternative fuel options.
The partnership with OneH2 is a natural extension to Ampol’s fuel portfolio, given its expertise in transport fuels, reliable supply chains and the similarities between hydrogen and fuel products, says Ampol international and new business executive general manager Brent Merrick.
“Hydrogen has a key role to play in reducing emissions across Australia’s transport and broader energy sector and offers a unique opportunity to decarbonise hard to abate heavy transport and heavy machinery sectors,” he explains.
“We expect early hydrogen adoption within heavier vehicle fleets and operations who will benefit from short refuelling times and longer range compared to current battery electric alternatives.”
OneH2 president and chief executive Paul Dawson says that during the past 18 months it has been encouraged by Ampol’s forward-thinking strategy for hydrogen in the transport sector.
“Hydrogen as a transport fuel is not easy,” says Dawson.
“Our experience in designing, manufacturing and deploying hydrogen equipment across the US over the last eight years will allow us to accelerate its adoption in the Australian market.”
Initially, Ampol will deploy OneH2’s on-site refuelling offer which will allow customers to easily refuel their hydrogen equipment safely on site.
