Global Expansion of Hydrogen Refuelling Stations: A Detailed Analysis
Key Ideas
  • 125 new hydrogen refuelling stations opened globally in 2024, with notable expansions in Europe, China, South Korea, Japan, and North America.
  • China leads with 384 stations in Asia, while Europe's hydrogen infrastructure is still developing, with Germany having the highest number of refuelling stations.
  • North America has a lower number of refuelling stations, with California leading the region.
  • Despite current stations, plans for 377 more refuelling sites are in progress globally, indicating a potential growth in the hydrogen infrastructure.
In 2024, there was significant progress in the global expansion of hydrogen refuelling stations, with 125 new stations opened worldwide. Europe, China, South Korea, Japan, and North America saw notable increases in their hydrogen infrastructure. China stood out with 384 stations, while Europe's network, led by Germany, continued to grow. North America, particularly the USA with 89 stations and California with 74, showed slower development. New stations were opened in Bulgaria and Slovakia, and New Zealand joined the list of countries with operational hydrogen refuelling stations. Despite the current stations, plans for 377 more sites are underway globally. The analysis by H2stations.org raises awareness about the importance of expanding the hydrogen infrastructure. However, challenges such as low efficiency and sparse networks, especially outside developed regions like California, indicate a focus on hydrogen as a potential energy source for aircraft or trucks rather than cars.
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