Global Expansion of Hydrogen Refuelling Stations in 2024
Key Ideas
  • 125 new hydrogen refuelling stations opened worldwide in 2024, with significant growth in Europe, China, South Korea, Japan, and North America.
  • China leads with 384 stations, followed by South Korea and Japan. Europe's infrastructure remains limited, with Germany having the most stations.
  • North America's hydrogen network is underdeveloped, especially outside of California. New stations opened in Bulgaria, Slovakia, and New Zealand.
  • Plans for 377 more refuelling sites worldwide, but uncertainties exist due to lack of closure announcements. H2stations.org provides comprehensive data and maps.
In 2024, there was a notable expansion in the global hydrogen refuelling station network, with around 125 new stations opening worldwide. Europe, China, South Korea, Japan, and North America saw significant growth in the number of stations. China led the way with 384 stations, followed by South Korea and Japan. Europe's hydrogen infrastructure, with only 294 refuelling stations by the end of 2024, is mainly concentrated in Germany, France, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. North America's network, particularly in Canada and the USA outside California, remains underdeveloped. New hydrogen refuelling stations were also opened in Bulgaria, Slovakia, and New Zealand. The data is based on LBST GmbH and presented on H2stations.org, providing detailed insights into operational, planned, and decommissioned hydrogen refuelling stations, supported by maps. Although there are plans for 377 more refuelling sites globally, uncertainties exist due to the lack of closure announcements. The article highlights the advancement of hydrogen infrastructure worldwide, emphasizing the potential for further expansion. Despite challenges like low station density and efficiency concerns, the positive sentiment towards hydrogen's role in energy and transportation sectors is evident.
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