Cavendish Hydrogen and HOERBIGER have announced a strategic partnership focused on H₂ innovation. In June 2023, the two companies signed agreements for technical and commercial collaboration aimed at revolutionizing the field of medium- and heavy-duty (MHD) H₂ fueling stations and trailer filling applications.

Through their collaborative efforts, ARIEL and HOERBIGER have developed a compact, high-performance compressor tailored to the critical demands of the H₂ industry. This compressor is a key element of HOERBIGER's H₂ Compressor Package (HCP 500) and set to play a crucial role in the growing H₂ infrastructure. Featuring industry-leading HOERBIGER components, such as the one-of-a-kind eHydroCOM - Electric Stepless Capacity Control system, the HCP 500 offers precise and flexible control of flow rates, making it energy efficient while saving costs - especially at part load operations. Designed for heavy-duty refueling and trailer filling facilities, it supports a mass flow rate of 250 kg/hr (105,802 scf/hr) at 25 bar suction pressure and handles discharge pressures of up to 500 bar. With both a high mean-time between maintenance and superior Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) performance, the compact and standardized HCP 500 is the perfect solution for H₂ stations - combining efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

"We are extremely proud of this partnership with Cavendish Hydrogen," said Jürgen Brenner, Head of H₂ Mobility at HOERBIGER. "Our technology, combined with ARIEL's purpose-built compressor and Cavendish Hydrogen's comprehensive fueling systems, will usher in a new era of safety and efficiency in the medium- and heavy-duty fueling station and trailer filling sector. This collaboration highlights our commitment to the H₂ economy and our motivation to drive innovation in this field."

Cavendish Hydrogen will supply the entire modular fueling station, including additional compressors for pressures up to 950 bar, if needed. This solution ensures that the H₂ fueling stations meets a broad range of use cases while at the same time it ensures the highest safety and reliability standards, a major focus of this joint effort. As a first step in this collaboration, Cavendish Hydrogen will establish a test station in Denmark (Herning) during 2024-2025.

"The collaboration with HOERBIGER is a significant milestone for us," explained Robert Borin, CEO of Cavendish Hydrogen. "By integrating the revolutionary HCP 500 into our innovative fueling station, we will be able to cater to the needs of the growing H₂ truck market by offering our customers a safe, reliable, and modular solution with one of the highest station capacities. We look forward to the upcoming steps and shared successes."