Energy company TotalEnergies and industrial gases and services provider Air Liquide today announced the launch of TEAL Mobility, a new joint venture that aims to accelerate the development of a hydrogen network for heavy-duty trucks on key European corridors.
TEAL Mobility aims to develop more than 100 hydrogen stations over the next decade, creating the first transnational European network of this size, under the TotalEnergies brand. It will operate around 20 stations in France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany from 2024.
Several heavy-duty truck manufacturers have been increasing production of hydrogen-powered trucks to meet sustainability requirements. Hydrogen is considered a more effective fuel source for heavy trucks than electricity in some circumstances, such as long-distance travel in rural areas where battery charging may be limited. Hydrogen also allows for quick refueling and greater range, whilst preserving the vehicle's carrying capacity.
The partners announced the initiative to create TEAL Mobility last year, saying it would combine TotalEnergies' experience in operating and managing station networks and power distribution to BtoB customers, with Air's hydrogen value chain technologies and capabilities. Liquidate. In 2022, Air Liquide revealed plans to invest €8 billion ($8.65 billion) in the hydrogen supply chain by 2035.
The company appointed Florentin de Loppinot as CEO. de Loppinot has been with TotalEnergies for almost 25 years, most recently serving as Head of Strategy and New Business, EV Charge.
de Loppinot said:
“We believe the best way to predict the future of hydrogen is to create it. TEAL Mobility is committed to accelerating hydrogen mobility.”
