Axpo, along with partner shareholders, has celebrated a ground-breaking ceremony for the commencement of construction of a green hydrogen production plant in Bürglen, central Switzerland. This project, led by the H2Uri company and supported by Axpo, will be the second green hydrogen production plant established by Axpo in Switzerland. The plant, with a capacity of 2 MW, is expected to produce up to 260 tons of green hydrogen annually starting from 2026. The green hydrogen generated by the plant will have a significant impact, as it will be utilized to fuel the first hydrogen passenger vessel on Lake Lucerne, named 'Saphir', in addition to other applications. This move aligns with the partners' aim to reduce CO2 emissions and demonstrate the feasibility of hydrogen technology in practical scenarios. Guy Bühler, the Head of Power Plants and Green Gases at Axpo, highlighted the company's commitment to contributing to the hydrogen economy's development in Switzerland, emphasizing the importance of hydrogen as part of the decarbonization strategy. Axpo, in collaboration with its partners, is actively involved in various hydrogen initiatives and is leveraging national and international partnerships to advance its projects along the hydrogen value chain. Moreover, Axpo is progressing with another green hydrogen production plant in Wildegg-Brugg, located in the canton of Aargau. Despite initial delays in obtaining permits, the construction is scheduled to start in spring 2025. This project aims to support the sustainable supply of green hydrogen for transportation and industrial purposes in the region, including fueling buses for the PostAuto AG network. The company's enthusiasm for hydrogen is evident in its strategic vision and ongoing commitment to the development of green hydrogen projects, both locally and globally. With a positive sentiment surrounding the utilization of hydrogen as a sustainable energy solution, Axpo's initiatives are poised to make a significant impact on Switzerland's energy landscape and contribute to the broader shift towards decarbonization.