Eurotainer, Hexagon Purus partnership offers advanced hydrogen storage solutions

In support of Norway’s goal to become a low-emission society by 2050, tank container leasing company Eurotainer (Levallois-Perret, France) is partnering with Hexagon Purus (Oslo, Norway) to launch Type 4 hydrogen storage solutions. For the first time, these advanced hydrogen storage systems are available for leasing to industrial customers in Norway, including Norwegian Hydrogen.

Hexagon Purus is providing 380-bar hydrogen distribution systems, designed for the safe and efficient transportation of green hydrogen. These systems are being made available through Eurotainer’s leasing network to support hydrogen transport for mobility and industrial applications across Norway and beyond, playing a key role in advancing the country’s hydrogen economy.

Among Eurotainer's customers is Norwegian Hydrogen, already producing green hydrogen at its recently opened Hellesylt Hydrogen Hub, and with additional production facilities in development across the Nordics. The hydrogen produced is being distributed to a group of industrial customers, including construction company Veidekke, which intends to use the green hydrogen to reduce emissions on two of its asphalt production plants in the region. Some of the hydrogen is also being used by Vireon, a subsidiary of Norwegian Hydrogen, which aims to become a leading operator of hydrogen refueling stations for heavy transport in the Nordic region.

The hydrogen storage systems, manufactured at Hexagon Purus’ facility in Weeze, Germany, are going to be delivered by the end of 2024.

“We see immense potential in Norway and in broader European markets as hydrogen emerges as a critical solution for decarbonizing mobility and industry,” says Nicolas Rougeron, general manager Europe, Eurotainer. “After evaluating several Type 4 hydrogen storage providers, we selected Hexagon Purus for its proven track record and the exceptional quality of its products.”

Hexagon Purus’ type 4 based hydrogen distribution system is said to be the preferred technology for bulk distribution of hydrogen, offering the highest capacity and the lowest total cost of ownership compared to traditional steel tube trailers. Making green hydrogen available for use in industrial processes and mobility is critical to reduce carbon emissions, and hydrogen is projected to supply up to 25% of the world's energy needs by 2050.