Hexagon and Cimc to make hydrogen cylinders for in Asia

Norway’s Hexagon Composites and Chinese energy equipment firm Cimc Enric have partnered to manufacture lightweight and cost-effective cylinders for hydrogen storage, backing the development of hydrogen mobility in China and Southeast Asia. Together, the companies could become the region’s biggest hydrogen storage and distribution solutions provider, said Hexagon CEO Jon Erik Engeset. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations wants its energy system to be 23% renewable by 2025, and Chinese authorities expect the country’s fuel cell EV market to reach one million vehicles by 2030, with an initial focus on fuel cell-powered buses and commercial vehicles.

Hexagon and Cimc Enric to accelerate hydrogen transport in China and Southeast Asia

Hexagon Composites and Chinese energy equipment manufacturer Cimc Enric are joining forces to accelerate zero emission hydrogen transportation in China and Southeast Asia.

The two companies will jointly establish facilities for manufacturing cylinders to serve the fast-growing demand of the Chinese and Southeast Asian market for safe, lightweight and cost-efficient compressed hydrogen storage solutions.

“China is on its way to becoming the largest market globally for hydrogen mobility and distribution,” said Jon Erik Engeset, CEO of Hexagon.

“We wanted to team up with a strong Chinese industrial partner to secure the leading role in this development.”