Air Liquide and H2 MOBILITY, H₂ refueling stations network operator, signed a multi-year supply contract for renewable H₂ in the Rhine-Ruhr region, in Germany. This framework agreement marks a milestone for climate-neutral mobility in the industrial heart of North Rhine-Westphalia.

As part of this agreement, Air Liquide will supply existing and future H₂ refueling stations of H2 MOBILITY for trucks and buses in the Rhine-Ruhr region with renewable H₂. The renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBO)-certified H₂ will come from Air Liquide’s “Trailblazer” electrolyzer in Oberhausen. The supply contract has a volume of up to 1,000 tpy. This step underlines Air Liquide’s contribution to developing the sustainable transportation sector in Germany.

This is a significant step for the decarbonization of transport in the Rhine-Ruhr region and makes a substantial contribution to achieving national climate goals. The framework agreement reinforces Air Liquide’s position as an important enabler of the H₂ economy in Germany and once again shows that these goals can only be achieved through strong partnerships.

At the beginning of 2025, the German Federal Environment Agency recognized the certification of RFNBO in accordance with the systems approved by the European Commission. Subsequently, in April 2025, Air Liquide was the first company in Germany to receive official certification based on the ISCC EU certification scheme for the 20-MW electrolyzer in Oberhausen.

Oliver Meier, Director H₂ Energy Central Europe at Air Liquide, said, “Together with H2 MOBILITY, we are committed to decarbonizing heavy-duty transport in the Rhine-Ruhr area. As a key operator in the H₂ value chain, our mission is to accompany our customers, including long-standing partners like H2 MOBILITY, on their journey to make this a concrete reality. This commitment shows Air Liquide’s ability to manage the entire supply chain – from the production of certified renewable H₂ to the supply of the refueling station – cost-effectively and reliably.”

Frank Fronzke, Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of H2 MOBILITY, explained, “By 2028, we want to operate all H2 MOBILITY refueling stations with renewable H₂. The contract with Air Liquide brings us a significant step closer to this ambitious goal in the Rhine-Ruhr region. Renewable H₂ is a crucial element in our mission to make the transport sector more sustainable. Thanks to our agreement, the first H₂ refueling stations in the Rhine-Ruhr region will already be offering certified renewable H₂ to our customers this summer.”