Avina Clean Hydrogen has received the industrial new construction permit to proceed with the construction of its integrated H₂ production and refueling facility in Southern California. Once operational, the facility will produce 1,400 metric tpy of compressed clean H₂, enough to fuel nearly 100 fuel cell heavy-duty trucks and buses daily. With onsite dispensing systems, the facility will eliminate the logistical challenges that currently inflate H₂ costs.

“By enabling onsite H₂ production and refueling, our plant aims to provide the most cost-effective clean H₂ solution for fleet operators looking to decarbonize their medium- and heavy-duty vehicles in Southern California,” said Vishal Shah, Founder & CEO of Avina Clean Hydrogen Inc.

By driving innovation in H₂ production and infrastructure, this project not only strengthens California’s leadership in the green economy but also supports the state’s ambitious climate goals. Well-to-wheel emission savings enabled by this project are estimated to be nearly 40,000 tpy of CO₂. With onsite H₂ production and dispensing, the plant can produce lower-cost H₂ by eliminating transportation logistics, making clean H₂ more affordable for fleet operators. The plant’s scalable design ensures future growth to meet increasing H₂ demand while advancing the infrastructure needed for widespread H₂ adoption in the U.S.