Luxfer Gas Cylinders, a division of Luxfer Holdings PLC, introduced the G-Stor Hydrosphere, a cutting-edge collection of multiple element gas containers (MEGCs) set to revolutionize how businesses can harness the power of H₂. Developed to support the safe and sustainable transportation of H₂ via virtual gas pipelines, the high-capacity G-Stor® Hydrosphere range, which was launched during the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam, will help extend access to the clean gas as the H₂ economy continues to gather pace.

Offering maximum capacity and energy delivery, the G-Stor Hydrosphere range draws on Luxfer's trusted Type 4 (G-Stor® Go H₂) cylinder technology. Available in 20-ft and 40-ft units, the MEGCs overcome infrastructure barriers currently facing the H₂ supply chain by effectively allowing over 1 t of H₂ to be stored and transported. By maximizing payload, it provides the best price per kilogram of H₂.

Nick Herbert, Sales and Marketing Director of Luxfer Gas Cylinders Europe, said, “We believe this product range is revolutionary for the transportation of H₂. By using our G-Stor Go Type 4 cylinders, which have a larger diameter, less cylinders are required to store the gas compared to other models on the market. That means our customers benefit from more efficient use of carbon fiber and reduced road weight, improving gas transportation efficiency.

“We strongly believe that this virtual pipeline solution will truly make a difference to enabling the adoption of cleaner fuel.”

With standardized filling and discharge couplings, exemplary safety features (including the suitability for use in the UK, Europe and other regions), an unlimited service life with periodic inspection, the design completed in conjunction with ISO 668, a cylinder approval to EN 17339, and an approval to ADR 6.8, the G-Stor Hydrosphere range ensures effortless and safe usage.

“For the potential of H₂ to be truly realized, we need better infrastructure. Our work on virtual gas pipelines is instrumental in connecting the dots between H₂ producers, transport and storage suppliers and consumption outlets,” said Herbert. “The launch of our G-Stor Hydrosphere range is a milestone towards the wider adoption of sustainable energy.”

The G-Stor Hydrosphere range will be manufactured at Luxfer’s new purpose-built production facility at its Nottingham, UK, base.