Hydrogen technology company ULEMCo has reached a significant milestone with the first commercial sale of its HyTANKa mobile hydrogen refueller to T&M Bowser Solutions.
The HyTANKa, which was launched in June, is an autonomous mobile hydrogen refuelling bowser, capable of directly refuelling hydrogen-powered construction machinery on-site at up to 350bar.
The refueller is aimed at construction machinery and equipment operators and can transport hydrogen fuel around in quantities suitable for real-world applications, including to remote sites.
Both companies hope this first deployment will act as a catalyst for wider hydrogen adoption in heavy-duty vehicle and plant applications across the UK.
(L-R) Jordon Cullen, commercial manager, ULEMCo, and Lewis Dicker, director, T&M Bowser Solutions
Amanda Lyne, ULEMCo MD, said: “Development of the HyTANKa demonstrates how traditional fuel service providers can help their customers adapt and switch to clean energy solutions.
“This collaboration demonstrates a clear commitment from both our companies to driving decarbonisation and developing the market for clean fuel.”
Lewis Dicker, T&M director, added: “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.
“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 was developed under Element 1, the Red Diesel Replacement project, which is funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
