INEOS Inovyn Trials Hydrogen-Powered Trucks in Germany for PVC Transportation
Key Ideas
  • INEOS Inovyn is testing liquid hydrogen-powered trucks to transport PVC products in Germany, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions.
  • The Mercedes-Benz GenH2 trucks have a range of over 1000 km and will make 250 deliveries in Rheinberg, expanding to Belgium.
  • The trial not only benefits INEOS by reducing emissions but also helps customers lower their scope 3 emissions.
  • INEOS acknowledges the need for government support and funding to bring low carbon hydrogen solutions to the market.
INEOS Inovyn, a multinational chemicals company, is conducting a trial using liquid hydrogen to power heavy-duty transport trucks in Germany. They are testing Mercedes-Benz GenH2 trucks capable of carrying up to 40 tonnes of PVC products over a range of more than 1000 km. The trial is set to involve 250 deliveries in Rheinberg, West Germany, with plans to expand into Belgium by the end of the trial period. The primary goal of this initiative is to reduce CO2 emissions, not only for INEOS but also for their customers by helping them cut down on their scope 3 emissions. Wouter Bleukx, the Business Director of Hydrogen at INEOS Inovyn, emphasized the importance of hydrogen as a game-changing energy solution that can revolutionize truck transportation and contribute to achieving a zero-emission future. INEOS recognizes the necessity for significant government support and funding to bring low carbon hydrogen solutions to the market and stimulate private investment in this area. The company sees itself as uniquely positioned, being both a major producer and consumer of low-carbon hydrogen, to drive the transition towards sustainable energy solutions. This trial underscores the potential of hydrogen to transform the logistics and transportation sector, offering a cleaner and more efficient alternative to traditional fossil fuels. It also highlights the commitment of companies like INEOS to proactively address climate change through innovative approaches to reduce their carbon footprint.
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