Norway: 20 new hydrogen refueling stations planned by 2020

NEL Fuel AS (NEL), a subsidiary of NEL ASA, and Uno-X have now entered into a final agreement for the

rollout of minimum 20 hydrogen refueling stations covering all the major cities in Norway within 2020.

Following the agreement, both companies have established the joint venture Uno-X Hydrogen AS,

owned by Uno-X and NEL with 51% and 49% respectively. Uno-X will be the main brand of the joint

venture, whilst NEL will provide technology for hydrogen production and hydrogen stations.

The joint venture will build a network of hydrogen refueling stations with hydrogen production, so that

hydrogen fuel cell vehicles can operate in and 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.

“NEL is pleased to announce this landmark agreement with our partner Uno-X for the rollout of the first

commercial network of hydrogen refueling stations in Norway. By combining the joint strengths of Uno-

X and NEL, we will build a network of minimum 20 hydrogen stations covering all the major cities in

Norway within 2020,” said Martin Nes, chairman of NEL.

“Uno-X is proud to partner with NEL to establish a commercial network of hydrogen refueling stations in

Norway. NEL is in the forefront within hydrogen technology and competence. The world’s leading car

manufacturers are investing heavily in hydrogen as their preferred clean energy technology, and large

scale rollout of hydrogen vehicles are expected to accelerate from 2016. We look forward to contribute

to the transition to a low emission society,” added Vegar Kulset, CEO of Uno-X.

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