Hydrogen for Fueling
Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe and is the lightest of all elements and gases. In recent years, hydrogen has come to the forefront as an alternative, environmentally, friendly fuel. As an energy carrier, hydrogen provides many advantages versus other alternatives, particularly when used in a fuel cell.
Hydrogen is found in nature in combination with other elements. Natural gas (methane) and various renewable resources contain hydrogen and are the feedstocks for production of this molecule around the world.
Benefits of hydrogen as an alternative fuel
- Environmentally friendly
It's carbon free and, when used in a fuel cell, its only emission is water. - It’s non-toxic
Unlike gasoline, hydrogen is not harmful to living things - Energy independence
It can be produced from natural gas or renewable resources, reducing dependence on foreign oil - Renewable
Can be produced from water and other renewable resources such as bio-methane - Abundant
Hydrogen is the most commonly found element in the universe - Lightest of all elements
Hydrogen gas diffuses immediately into the air and does not "pool" at the location of the leak.
AIR PRODUCTS’ HYDROGEN EXPERIENCE
Air Products is the world’s leading hydrogen supplier. It owns and operates over 100 hydrogen plants producing more than seven million kilograms (three billion standard cubic feet) per day of hydrogen and it maintains the world’s largest hydrogen distribution network.
Air Products has more than 60 years of hydrogen experience and an extensive patent portfolio in hydrogen dispensing technology. The company has been involved in more than 250 hydrogen fueling projects in over 20 countries worldwide. Cars, trucks, vans, buses and many other vehicles have been fueled using Air Products’ hydrogen.
Need a reliable supplier of hydrogen fuel?
Talk to our experts about various modes of supply for your fueling applications.
Supply Options
Air Products can help you determine the most economical supply option for your particular application and geographic location. Industrial gases are typically provided in gaseous and liquid form through a variety of supply systems
APEX Temporary Emergency Gas Services
Short-term or emergency industrial gas supply for start-ups, peak demand periods, planned or unplanned maintenance activities, and plant or pipeline turnarounds.
Bulk Supply
Delivered by truck and stored on your site either as a liquid in cryogenic tanks or as a gas in high-pressure tubes based on your volume, desired pressure, purity level, flow rate, and operating pattern.
Cylinders & Hard Goods
The traditional solution for low-volume gas supply. Cylinders can be supplied in a full range of sizes, pressures and gas purities for a range of gases and gas mixtures. Search our extensive network of distributors in the U.S. and parts of Canada for your cylinder and hard goods supply needs.
On-site Hydrogen Gas Generation
On-site gas generation helps sustainability-minded customers lower their carbon footprint, boost energy efficiency, increase throughput, enhance end product quality, and improve environmental performance.
Pipeline Supply
Located in major industrial locations around the world, pipelines offer customers with large product demands a range of benefits, including reliable, safe and flexible supply in a cost-effective way.
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