Global Expansion of Hydrogen Refuelling Stations Signals Accelerated Growth
Key Ideas
  • Over 1,100 hydrogen refuelling stations are operational worldwide, showing a 60% increase from 2021 to October 2023.
  • Asian markets, particularly Japan, China, and South Korea, lead in the deployment of nearly 800 stations, surpassing Europe.
  • Several countries announced plans for new hydrogen refuelling stations, with Japan and South Korea aiming for over 600 stations by 2030.
  • The EU's AFIR mandates hydrogen refuelling stations every 200km along TEN-T networks, driving further expansion in the sector.
As of 2023, the global presence of hydrogen refuelling stations has surged, with over 1,100 stations in operation worldwide, marking a substantial 60% increase in deployment from 2021 to October 2023. Notably, Asian markets, including Japan, China, and South Korea, have taken the lead in the refuelling sector, collectively hosting nearly 800 stations, significantly outpacing Europe's count of 250 stations. The second half of 2023 witnessed more than 10 countries unveiling plans for establishing hydrogen refuelling stations, primarily concentrated in Europe. Projections by the Hydrogen Council suggest that the growth trajectory of hydrogen refuelling stations will escalate if governments achieve their set targets. Japan and South Korea have ambitious goals to expand their networks to over 600 stations by 2030, indicating a substantial commitment to hydrogen infrastructure. Moreover, the EU's Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR), put into effect in July 2023, mandates the rollout of hydrogen refuelling stations at intervals of 200km along the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) and within all urban nodes. This regulatory push is expected to drive further proliferation of hydrogen refuelling stations, facilitating the advancement of hydrogen as a key player in the global energy transition and transportation sector.
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