ORLEN launches first hydrogen station in Prague

PKN ORLEN announced the launch of a new hydrogen refuelling station at the ORLEN Benzina facility in Prague, which will provide eco-friendly fuel for cars, trucks, and buses in the Czech Republic.

This is the first of several hydrogen stations that will be introduced in other countries such as Poland, with Poznań and Katowice expected to be operational later this year, followed by stations in Bielsko-Biała, Gorzów Wielkopolski, Wałbrzych, Kraków, Piła, and Warsaw by mid-2025. The ORLEN2030 strategy aims to support sustainable solutions for the future by expanding traditional and alternative fuels to include hydrogen, promoting low- and zeroemission individual and public transport.

ORLEN Unipetrol aims to provide up to 28 hydrogen filling stations across the Czech Republic by 2030, along with two hydrogen distribution terminals for rail transport in Litvínov and Neratovice.

“This marks a significant step forward in our efforts to develop hydrogen infrastructure in Central Europe and establish ourselves as a leader in zero-emission transport. Our ultimate ambition is to build over 100 refuelling stations in Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia by the end of this decade, positioning our network as a crucial component of hydrogen transport corridors throughout Europe,” said Daniel Obajtek, CEO and President of the Management Board of PKN ORLEN.

Hydrogen fuel infrastructure is a fundamental component of ORLEN Group’s Hydrogen Strategy and is a pivotal aspect of the ORLEN2030 initiative. As a substitute for conventional fuels, hydrogen plays a significant role in the decarbonization process. The company’s goal is to produce up to 50% low- or zero-emission hydrogen, with the ultimate goal of achieving approximately 80% by 2030 and beyond.