Qair Pioneers Green Hydrogen Infrastructure in France and Iceland
Key Ideas
  • Qair announces the construction of its first hydrogen refuelling station in France, marking a significant step towards decarbonising heavy transport in Europe.
  • The station located in Béziers will provide up to 600 kg of renewable hydrogen per day, primarily serving the local public bus fleet.
  • Qair's initiatives in France and Iceland, including the Hyd’Occ production unit and Blær project, aim to create a fully integrated Green Hydrogen Infrastructure to reduce CO2 emissions.
  • The company's efforts align with EU policies such as the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) and receive support from the European Investment Bank and the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF).
Qair, the European independent renewable energy company, is making significant strides in the development of Green Hydrogen Infrastructure with the construction of its first hydrogen refuelling station in Béziers, France. This station, set to be operational by the end of the year, will play a crucial role in decarbonising heavy transport in Europe, providing up to 600 kg of renewable hydrogen per day primarily for the local public bus fleet. The project aligns with Qair's commitment to sustainable energy solutions and their culture of driving continuous improvement and innovation across their initiatives. Strategically located in the Méridienne Economic Activity Zone, the station is part of a regional and European cornerstone for renewable hydrogen production. It will be supplied by the Hyd’Occ renewable hydrogen production unit in Port-La Nouvelle, reinforcing the development of a fully integrated Green Hydrogen Infrastructure. The Béziers station is also a pivotal node in the Corridor H2 initiative, supported by the Occitanie Region, the European Investment Bank, and the European Union via the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). This project aims to decarbonize European freight transport along the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) corridor, utilizing renewable hydrogen sourced from Qair's production unit. Furthermore, Qair's expansion plans include a 20 MW phase at Hyd’Occ generating 2,700 tonnes of renewable hydrogen annually by 2025, with a future 40 MW phase doubling production to 5,400 tonnes per year, significantly reducing CO2 emissions each year. In parallel, the company is advancing its Green Hydrogen Infrastructure in Iceland through the Blær project, which involves the development of hydrogen refuelling stations and a 2 MW hydrogen electrolysis plant in Grundartangi. Qair's efforts in both France and Iceland exemplify their commitment to sustainable energy solutions, innovation, and decarbonisation, in line with EU policies and initiatives aimed at creating a more efficient and environmentally friendly transport network across Europe.
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