(Oslo, December 18, 2017) Uno-X Hydrogen AS, a Nel ASA (Nel) joint venture, has
today been awarded a grant of NOK 20 million from the Norwegian public
enterprise Enova SF, for expanding the Norwegian hydrogen network with two
hydrogen fueling stations in Akershus.
"Nel is proud to announce that Uno-X Hydrogen has been awarded NOK 20 million
from Enova for establishing two additional hydrogen fueling stations in
Akershus, Norway. This will ensure a solid, initial network of fueling stations
in Akershus county. Furthermore, it marks an important next step in establishing
a network of hydrogen fueling stations that will enable wide-spread use of
hydrogen vehicles in and between the major cities in Norway by 2020. The support
is also another positive signal from the government recognising hydrogen as an
important zero-emission fuel for the Norwegian transport sector," says Jon André
Løkke, CEO of Nel.
"Uno-X Hydrogen is grateful for Enova's support, and hope hydrogen
infrastructure will be high on Enova's agenda in the years to come. Uno-X
Hydrogen is a strong believer in hydrogen and fuel cell electric vehicles as the
most user-friendly zero-emission solution in Norway. Our goal is to provide the
necessary infrastructure - securing our customers several zero emission
-alternatives to choose from, and to meet the demand for hydrogen fuel in a
convenient way at the lowest possible cost for the consumer", says Roger
Hertzenberg, CEO of Uno-X Hydrogen.
Enova SF is a Norwegian public enterprise responsible for the promotion of
environmentally friendly production and consumption of energy. In 2017, Enova
issued a support program to support establishment of hydrogen infrastructure, as
well as support for fleet users to purchase hydrogen vehicles and stations.
"The market for hydrogen fueling solutions is in an exciting growth phase
globally, and it's great to see that the Norwegian government through Enova is
recognizing this. Akershus has been the leading region in Norway on hydrogen
mobility, and we are happy to support its continued development by establishing
two additional hydrogen stations in the region," says Løkke.
ENDS
For additional information, please contact:
Jon André Løkke, CEO, +47 907 44 949
Bjørn Simonsen, VP Market Development & Public Relations, +47 971 79 821
Roger Hertzenberg, CEO of Uno-X Hydrogen AS, +47 924 06 850
About Nel ASA | www.nelhydrogen.com
Nel is a global, dedicated hydrogen company, delivering optimal solutions to
produce, store and distribute hydrogen from renewable energy. We serve
industries, energy and gas companies with leading hydrogen technology. Since its
foundation in 1927, Nel has a proud history of development and continual
improvement of hydrogen plants. Our hydrogen solutions cover the entire value
chain from hydrogen production technologies to manufacturing of hydrogen fueling
stations, providing all fuel cell electric vehicles with the same fast fueling
and long range as conventional vehicles today.
About Uno-X Hydrogen | http://www.unox.no/hydrogen
Uno-X Hydrogen AS is a joint venture, owned by Uno-X, Nel and Praxair with 41%,
39% and 20%, respectively. The joint venture will build a network of hydrogen
refueling stations, where fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) can operate
between all the major cities in Norway. The stations will be deployed in cities
like Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Stavanger, Kristiansand, along with corresponding
corridor locations. The target is that FCEVs can drive between the most
populated cities in Norway within 2020.