ULEMCo has reached a significant milestone with the first commercial sale of its HyTANKa® mobile hydrogen refueller to T&M Bowser Solutions.
The HyTANKa was launched only in June, as a unique autonomous mobile hydrogen refuelling bowser solution, capable of directly refuelling hydrogen-powered construction machinery on-site at up to 350bar. HyTANKa represents an important opportunity for operators of construction machinery and equipment to support the move to net zero by enabling hydrogen fuel to be moved around in quantities suitable for real-world hydrogen refuelling. HyTANKa provides a practical mechanism for bringing hydrogen into the construction sector, one of the hardest to decarbonize parts of our energy system.
Applying T&M’s extensive expertise in on-site fuelling services means customers will be able to access hydrogen fuel at even the remotest sites in a way that feels similar to how they use diesel fuel today, giving them minimum downtime or operational disruption.
“Development of the HyTANKa demonstrates how traditional fuel service providers can help their customers adapt and switch to clean energy solutions”, said Amanda Lyne, Managing Director of ULEMCo. “This collaboration demonstrates a clear commitment from both our companies to driving decarbonisation and developing the market for clean fuel.”
“We are excited to be leveraging our position as the UK’s most trusted provider of diesel bowser services to accelerate the transition to decarbonisation within the construction sector”, said Lewis Dicker, Director at T&M. “HyTANKa enables a significant reduction in CO₂ and emissions from construction equipment, supporting wider air quality improvements and net zero goals.”
HyTANKa is ADR approved, enabling the bowser to be driven on public roads to a hydrogen refilling facility. It has been developed under the DESNZ funded Red Diesel Replacement project ‘Element 1’.
The companies believe that this first deployment will act as a catalyst for wider hydrogen adoption in heavy-duty vehicle and plant applications across the UK.
Pic shows Jordon Cullen, Commercial Manager, ULEMCo (l) and Lewis Dicker, Director, T&M Bowser Solutions.
