Hyundai Motor Group and Air Liquide announced the expansion of their strategic partnership to accelerate the growth of the global hydrogen ecosystem. The partners announced the renewal of their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Hydrogen Council CEO Summit, held from December 2 to 4 in Seoul.

The partnership aims to expand a comprehensive hydrogen ecosystem that encompasses production, storage, transportation, and utilization. The collaboration will focus on scaling up hydrogen use across key regions, including Europe, Korea, and the United States, with specific emphasis on heavy-duty transport, logistics, and public transportation.

Global Hydrogen Infrastructure Development

Through their strengthened collaboration, Hyundai Motor Group and Air Liquide will establish key hubs in Europe, Korea and the U.S. to foster hydrogen ecosystem growth. The partnership's strategic initiatives include infrastructure expansion, including the development of hydrogen refueling networks and storage capacity to meet growing demand.

The companies will focus on reliable supply chain development by establishing a hydrogen ecosystem covering low carbon and renewable production, transportation, distribution, and utilization across mobility and other key sectors. A core element is also the acceleration of innovation in hydrogen technologies.

The partnership extends beyond mobility to include infrastructure, logistics, and clean energy solutions, supporting the global energy transition. By combining Air Liquide's technical expertise with Hyundai Motor Group's leadership in mobility innovation, both companies will contribute to the development of a sustainable energy landscape and to achieving carbon neutrality.

Fuel Cell Vehicle Commercialization Progress

The partnership includes hydrogen mobility deployment through commercializing fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) for diverse applications, including logistics fleets, public buses, and port operations. The Hyundai Motor Group-Air Liquide partnership has already delivered tangible results in South Korea, setting a strong foundation for future growth.

In terms of FCEV commercialization, Hyundai Motor Group has deployed more than 2,000 hydrogen buses and 37,000 passenger FCEVs to date, with plans to scale further by 2025. The companies have collaborated on advanced hydrogen refueling stations through Hynet and Kohygen, where both Hyundai Motor Group and Air Liquide are shareholders.

South Korean Market Achievements

Air Liquide has strengthened its hydrogen capabilities in South Korea with the recent inauguration of Lotte-Air Liquide Ener'Hy, the nation's largest 450-bar Filling Center, in Daesan, offering cost-competitive solutions to support growing hydrogen demand. This represents a significant milestone in supply chain innovations within the Korean market.

The refueling network expansion demonstrates the company's commitment to building comprehensive infrastructure. The collaboration on advanced hydrogen refueling stations through their joint ventures provides the foundation for continued growth in the fuel cell vehicle market.

Industry Leadership and Global Advocacy

The strengthened partnership underscores the companies' global leadership in the hydrogen industry as co-chairs of the Hydrogen Council. Hyundai Motor Group and Air Liquide will work together to drive international cooperation, industry standardization and policy advocacy to accelerate the global hydrogen ecosystem's expansion.

As co-chairs of the Council, they reaffirmed their commitment to expanding hydrogen's role in the global energy transition and decarbonization efforts. Ken Ramirez, Head of Energy & Hydrogen Business Division at Hyundai Motor Group, stated that the company is “proud to deepen its collaboration with Air Liquide to realize our shared vision of a hydrogen-powered future. Together, we are building a robust hydrogen value chain, from production to utilization, with the aim of making hydrogen a practical and sustainable solution for global energy challenges.”

Armelle Levieux, Vice President of Innovation, Electronics and Hydrogen at Air Liquide, expressed that the company is “delighted to strengthen our partnership with Hyundai Motor Group. Collaborations like this between leaders across the value chain are essential to building the hydrogen economy. The progress we've made in Korea highlights what's possible when industry leaders work together for a sustainable future.”

The expanded partnership between Hyundai Motor Group and Air Liquide represents a pivotal step in advancing global hydrogen adoption. By combining resources, expertise, and leadership, the two companies are positioned to advance hydrogen infrastructure, mobility, and innovation, paving the way for carbon neutrality and a cleaner future.

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