Friday, June 21, 2019
Saudi Arabia launched its firs Hydrogen Fueling station
The first hydrogen fueling station launched in Saudi Arabia by Saudi Aramco and Air products at Air Products new Technology center in Dahran Techno Valley Science Park.
The pilot station will fuel Toyota Mirai FCEVs, Initially this hydrogen fuel station will fuel to an initial fleet of 6 Toyota Mirai fuel cell electric Vehicles (FECVs).
- The new fuel station will reportedly be equipped with Air Products proprietary Smart Fuel hydrogen fueling technology. This will supply Toyota Mirai's with high quality compressed hydrogen.
- The initial phase of the 1st Saudi Arabia's hydrogen fuel station to provide valuable data for future applications, The information will be collected during this phase and will provide valuable information for future applications of hydrogen powered transport technology in the Kingdom's environment.
- According to a latest report by International Energy Agency (IEA) the hydrogen has vast potential to help the world reduce emissions while addressing its energy needs.
- This milestone is a significant step in making oil to hydrogen a reality as Saudi Aramco continues to focus on producing breakthrough technology and solutions in order to prepare for long term commitment to lower carbon emissions and address climate concerns.
