“The opening of the first hydrogen refuelling station in the region is a good day for the Heidenheim district and the East Württemberg hydrogen region,” announced Peter Polta, district administrator of Heidenheim, at the opening. Furthermore, the Mint Hydrogen refuelling station is an enormous competitive advantage and an important ecological advance in times of climate protection, environmental regulations and rising fuel costs, adds Dieter Henle, mayor of the large district town of Giengen an der Brenz: “Combining ecology and economy is the guiding principle at our Giengen industrial park on the A7 motorway. Here, we incorporate green roofs, plantings, photovoltaic systems, environmentally friendly heating systems, and much more. The hydrogen refuelling station is a perfect fit for this setup. Achieving climate neutrality won’t happen overnight, nor can it be accomplished alone. That is why we maintain strong collaborations in the area of mobility, including the Hamburg-based company Mint Hydrogen.”

Through close collaboration with companies in the mobility sector, Mint Hydrogen plans to play a pivotal role in advancing the hydrogen economy in Germany. Clifford zur Nieden, CEO of Mint Hydrogen Germany GmbH, said: “Dependable refuelling infrastructure is essential for building a regional ecosystem for renewable hydrogen and is particularly crucial for the decarbonisation of heavy-duty transport.”

Mint Hydrogen has deployed refuelling station technology from Maximator Hydrogen GmbH and a payment terminal from Hectronic GmbH. In the field of hydrogen vehicles, the company collaborates with Hyundai Hydrogen Mobility, Hylane, Keyou, Stellantis, and Arthur Bus.

The company plans to operate green hydrogen refuelling stations designed to serve public, local, and distribution transport in German metropolitan areas, as well as to serve long-distance transport along major transport routes. The proposed network will also include efficient fleet refuelling stations strategically located in industrial parks and commercial areas. Additional locations are expected to become operational soon.

Press Contact

Elena Hof, Mint Hydrogen Germany GmbH, eh@mint-h2.com

H2 Energy Press Office: media@h2eeurope.com

About Mint Hydrogen

Mint Hydrogen is dedicated to building a dense network of hydrogen refuelling stations in Germany, Austria, and Denmark, to meet the demand for emission-free mobility and establish hydrogen as a sustainable energy solution. Based in Hamburg, the company collaborates with companies from the mobility sector and is part of a comprehensive hydrogen ecosystem. This includes the construction of hydrogen refuelling stations as well as the supply of renewable hydrogen.

Mint Hydrogen is a subsidiary of H2 Energy Europe which is majority owned by Trafigura. H2 Energy Europe’s projects cover different parts of the green hydrogen value chain from production, to distribution and consumption. These include working towards final investment decisions for a 1GW plant in Esbjerg, Denmark converting offshore wind power, and a 20MW plant in Milford Haven, South Wales.