Ampol, Hyundai Australia, Pacific Energy and Toyota Australia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to jointly develop H₂ refueling infrastructure. The agreement brings together the four like-minded companies that are all leading proponents of Australia’s growing H₂ economy and demonstrates a commitment to work together to build a more sustainable future.

Hyundai and Toyota have fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) fleets operating in Australia, while Ampol and Pacific Energy are heavily investing in energy solutions to support customers through the energy transition. The goal of the MoU is to combine the expertise and capabilities of each of the partners to help develop H₂ refueling stations for FCEVs in Canberra.

Ampol Managing Director and CEO, Matt Halliday said, “H₂ can play an important role in delivering decarbonization benefits for transport and developing the right infrastructure to support a successful rollout is key. The MoU establishes a collaborative working relationship between the parties, who are all required to develop the necessary H₂ ecosystem to make H₂ use as a transport fuel feasible.”

Hyundai Australia CEO, Ted Lee said, "In 2021, Hyundai deployed 23 NEXO Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles into Canberra as a partner in the ACT Government’s H₂ station project—the first H₂ refueler of its kind in Australia. Our consortium partners have a great track record of deploying energy and refueling infrastructure, along with H₂ fuel cell vehicles. Hyundai looks forward to working with our experienced partner companies and the broader government and business community in the ACT to help the transition to a cleaner and greener transport future.”

Pacific Energy Chief Executive Officer, Jamie Cullen said, “the company was pleased to be a part of the consortium of like-minded organizations, which he said is driven to decarbonize the transport sector and make Australia’s H₂ ecosystem a success. Our purpose at Pacific Energy is to transition the world to a clean energy future. To be successful, we know we must collectively lean into bold opportunities that help accelerate our journey towards net zero, and we know H₂ and zero emissions vehicles play an important role in this approach.”

Toyota Australia President and CEO, Matthew Callachor said, "Since 2018, Toyota has been expanding our H₂ capability here in Australia, first with local trials of our Mirai FCEV sedan and then with the establishment of Victoria’s first H₂ production, storage and refueling facility," Callachor said.

“This month, we announced plans to locally assemble and distribute the EODev GEH2 fuel cell generator in Australia and this joint collaboration announced today provides further opportunities to explore and grow this vital technology.”