ITM Power plc (LON:ITM) has announced the opening of the first 'under the canopy' hydrogen refuelling station at Beaconsfield Services on the M40 in partnership with Royal Dutch Shell PLC (LON:RDSA).
The AIM-listed company said this new hydrogen refuelling station, situated at one of the busiest service stations in the UK, will be fully owned and operated by ITM Power.
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The hydrogen power specialist said Shell Beaconsfield will be the first site in the UK to bring hydrogen under the same canopy as petrol and diesel, providing drivers with a range of fuel choices to co-exist with traditional transport fuels.
ITM Power explained that hydrogen is generated on-site using an electrolyser that requires only water and electricity to generate the hydrogen gas, and can help reduce emissions and address air pollution while offering convenience for motorists.
Graham Cooley, CEO of ITM Power, said: “This shows a big step forward in offering Shell customers a clean, green fuel, which is generated on-site, eliminating fuel deliveries.”
He added: “We look forward to working alongside Shell to deploy further stations and grow the hydrogen refuelling infrastructure in the UK.”