Avinor strengthens the knowledge base for hydrogen at Norwegian airports
Avinor has entered into an agreement with Norconsult to conduct a feasibility study for hydrogen infrastructure at airports. At the same time, Avinor is inviting stakeholders through an RFI (Request for Information) to contribute solutions and ideas for testing hydrogen infrastructure.
The study will contribute to increased knowledge about how hydrogen can be stored, filled and distributed at airports, and lay the foundation for future testing and establishment of solutions for both ground vehicles and – in the long term – aircraft.
Birgitte Johannessen, program manager for hydrogen at Avinor, says:
Although it is a few years until we will see hydrogen-powered aircraft in commercial traffic, we need time to build experience with the infrastructure required at airports.
That is why it is important to get started on this work now,
Will map out what is required to put hydrogen into use
The purpose of the study is to identify the requirements for establishing a hydrogen storage and refueling station at an airport. The work will include technical specifications, regulatory requirements, infrastructure needs, cost estimates, logistics and supply chain, as well as operational procedures and safety and risk analyses.
The study is conducted in three phases:
- Phase 1: Feasibility study starting in September 2025, with a duration of six months
- Phase 2: Concept development (optional)
- Phase 3: Project planning and implementation (optional)
Basis for testing from 2027
The work will lay the foundation for the establishment and testing of hydrogen infrastructure at airports. Testing and demonstrations are planned primarily from 2027, with preparations from autumn 2025.
The study is open to input from the market related to both ground vehicles and aircraft that can test the infrastructure. The dialogue so far shows that it is probably most relevant to start with vehicles and/or aircraft refueling systems, before the aircraft themselves.
Avinor also wants to map the interest in the market and has therefore published an RFI (request for information). The purpose of this request to the market is to identify potential partners and innovation players who want to use or contribute to the development of hydrogen testing infrastructure at airports.
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