China builds world’s largest hydrogen refuelling station in Xinjiang
Station is capable of dispensing up to 10 tonnes of hydrogen per day and refuelling hundreds of fuel-cell trucks.
China has completed the world’s largest hydrogen refuelling station in Hami, Xinjiang, as part of its drive to decarbonise heavy transport. The facility, now in trial operation, can dispense up to 10 tonnes of hydrogen daily, twice the capacity of Europe’s largest site, and refuel around 300 vehicles per day.
The Xuanli station integrates hydrogen production and refuelling on a single 19,500 sq m site, featuring eight high-capacity islands capable of serving eight fuel-cell trucks simultaneously. Core equipment, including advanced compressors and control systems, was developed by Beijing Haidleyson Technology to ensure safety and efficiency in extreme temperatures.
The project reflects China’s preference for large-scale, vertically integrated hydrogen hubs, contrasting with Europe’s smaller distributed stations. Hydrogen is seen as critical for cutting emissions in freight and other hard-to-abate sectors, and the station is expected to accelerate adoption of fuel-cell vehicles while supporting national carbon neutrality goals.
Analysts say the development underscores China’s ambition to lead in hydrogen infrastructure, positioning the technology as a practical pillar of its energy transition rather than a distant target.
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