H2 Hauler, an Australian-based company that designs, manufactures and certifies storage and distribution equipment for compressed H₂, has selected global technology and software leader Emerson as its technology partner to provide a consolidated and integrated H₂ mobility business management system.

Emerson Vice President for Australia and New Zealand Boris Gabin (left) signs an agreement with H2 Hauler Chief Executive Officer Tyson Cooney to provide integrated hydrogen mobility technologies to H2 Hauler.

Low-emissions H₂ has the potential to accelerate the energy transition, with over 40 countries announcing national H₂ strategies to date. Delivering on this vision at scale will require technologies and infrastructure to safely and reliably transport and store high-pressure H₂, from production locations to industrial facilities, power generators or fueling stations.

Selected for its comprehensive automation portfolio, mobility solutions and H₂ expertise, Emerson will fully automate H2 Hauler’s loading and monitoring systems, manage custody transfer, and monitor trailer tube assets to enable safe and sustainable transport of H₂.

“As we expand our operations in H₂ road transport and storage manufacturing, we are confident Emerson’s proven automation technologies and software will support not only safe storage and distribution, but vital chain-of-custody management and auditing capabilities to demonstrate the impact of this emerging industry,” said H2 Hauler CEO Tyson Cooney.

To optimize H2 Hauler’s H₂ dispensing skids and trailer onboard units, Emerson’s robust solutions include its DeltaV PK Controller, fire and gas systems, valves, actuators and regulators. In addition, Emerson will provide a secure, cloud-based data platform to remotely view and control equipment, enabling real-time data for optimal operational performance.

“As demand for H₂ accelerates across heavy-duty transportation applications, we need systems in place to safely, reliably and efficiently transport H₂ from where it is produced to where it is needed,” said Mike Train, Emerson’s chief sustainability officer. “We look forward to delivering our H₂ mobility technologies to H2 Hauler, which is making strides in support of Australia’s mobile H₂ infrastructure.”