Haskel hits major milestone as demand increases for its Hydrogen Refuelling Systems

We are delighted to announce that 2022 saw Haskel’s UK facility in Sunderland deliver double the number of hydrogen refueling systems it delivered in the previous year, in response to the fast growing global demand. The new systems made up a significant portion of the global growth in hydrogen refuelling stations last year. According to research by H2stations.org, a total of 130 stations entered operation in 2022.

Haskel and Ingersoll Rand are working hard to combine production at the Sunderland site with another major facility in Rouen, France, as we plan to double manufacturing capacity by 2024. This will increase output to more than 30 stations per year by 2024, an amount unrivalled in the UK hydrogen refuelling station market.

Haskel has taken significant steps recently to boost on site capabilities at the company’s Sunderland hub, doubling the number of stations being tested in 2022. This year they plan to rapidly scale operations, targeting an increase in capacity that will result in Haskel testing as many as 12 stations in 2024, an increase of 200% compared to 2022 levels.

Haskel has significantly scaled headcount to fulfil this strong pipeline of incoming projects. With 42 new hires over the last 12 months, the Haskel Hydrogen team has almost doubled its workforce in the past year. Growth has been driven by increased demand from numerous markets, notably continental Europe, New Zealand and Australia.

David Muckle, General Manager at Haskel Europe Ltd said:

“The ability to quickly adapt to growing international demand follows substantial investment in Haskel’s test site in recent years. Since 2017 we have invested close to £2 million in both expanding operational capacity and upgrading equipment. Our 1500 square metre site, capable of testing four 40ft refuelling stations at a time, has been developed with a central purpose in mind, to help fuel the decarbonisation of global transport fleets, and put Sunderland on the map as a hub for hydrogen innovation.”

Contact us for more information on Haskel’s hydrogen refuelling stations, or call +44 (0)191 5491212 to discuss your next hydrogen project with the team. You can also get in touch by email at hrs@haskel.com.

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