ADNOC has started the construction of the first high-speed hydrogen refueling station in the Middle East.
This station, situated in Masdar City and built by ADNOC, will produce clean hydrogen from water using an electrolyser powered by environmentally friendly grid electricity.
Hydrogen, a fuel that generates no carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions during usage, boasts the highest energy-to-mass ratio among all fuels. It offers vehicles extended driving ranges and quicker refueling times compared to battery electric vehicles.
In addition, ADNOC has partnered with Toyota Motor Corporation and Al-Futtaim Motors to test the high-speed hydrogen refueling station with a fleet of hydrogen-powered vehicles.
Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, emphasised the significance of reducing carbon emissions to combat climate change. ADNOC is prioritising sustainability and decarbonisation in its strategy and making substantial investments to become a preferred supplier of clean energy in the future.
Hydrogen is poised to play a vital role in the energy transition, facilitating large-scale decarbonisation of economies. ADNOC aims to gather crucial data through this pilot program to evaluate the performance of hydrogen transportation technology while developing the UAE’s hydrogen infrastructure.
Toyota and Al Futtaim Motors will supply a fleet of hydrogen-powered vehicles under this partnership. The pilot program will enable ADNOC to assess the optimal utilisation of high-speed refueling hydrogen in mobility projects, supporting the UAE’s National Hydrogen Strategy, which aims to establish the country as a leading hydrogen producer by 2031.
Upon completion later this year, ADNOC Distribution will operate the station. A second station in Dubai Golf City will be equipped with a conventional hydrogen fueling system.
ADNOC has committed $15 billion (AED55 billion) to advance and expedite low-carbon solutions, investing in new energy sources and decarbonisation technologies. These endeavors aim to reduce its carbon intensity by 25 percent by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
