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The most important standards for refueling gaseous hydrogen
Whitepaper: Filling special applications at hydrogen filling stations
The increasing use of hydrogen as an energy carrier in various areas beyond road transportation poses new challenges for the refuelling infrastructure. A current CEP white paper “Safe refueling with hydrogen for special applications at public and non-public hydrogen refueling stations” addresses this development and offers solutions for the technical and regulatory issues involved in refueling special hydrogen applications.
CEP white paper: Safe refueling of special applications
Berlin, 06.05.2025 | The Clean Energy Partnership (CEP) has reached another important milestone: As a pioneer for hydrogen mobility, the CEP has continuously driven forward the standardization of acceptance protocols for hydrogen refuelling stations and has now successfully handed over the associated acceptance process for refuelling station tests outside Germany into the hands of independent testing institutions. This step marks significant progress for the scaling of the hydrogen filling station infrastructure in Europe.
Refueling of H₂ special applications: Checklists for proof to the operator of HRS
Three checklists for manufacturers of special applications such as hydrogen generators for construction sites, H2 excavators, tractors or snow groomers and filling of mobile hydrogen filling stations were developed to accompany the white paper “Safe refueling with hydrogen for special applications at public and non-public hydrogen filling stations”:
Calculation tool: H2 distribution at the filling station
The HRS-Costs tool is used to precisely calculate the distribution costs within a hydrogen refueling station (HRS) – from the storage tank to the dispenser. Developed on the basis of extensive analyses and expert knowledge from CEP working groups, this tool provides HRS operators with valuable insights into the cost structure. It enables the determination of potential sales prices for hydrogen and supports well-founded, data-based decisions in the dynamic hydrogen economy.
Calculation tool: H2 transportation costs to the filling station
The Transportcosts tool provides a precise cost estimate for hydrogen transportation from electrolysis to storage at the filling station. Based on well-founded study results and empirical values from CEP working groups, this tool enables potential operators of hydrogen infrastructure to make a realistic assessment of transportation costs. The data obtained can be used to calculate competitive prices for hydrogen and to optimize business strategies.
GHG quota verification for RFNBO hydrogen
The development of a practicable verification process for the 70% greenhouse gas reduction quota for RFNBO hydrogen (Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin) is a key challenge for the hydrogen economy. The aim is to define standard values for transport, electricity consumption and emissions in order to simplify and standardize the verification of GHG savings.
Not yet regulated: The taxation of hydrogen combustion
Technical differentiation problems at filling stations
At hydrogen filling stations, it is currently not possible to make a technical distinction between fuel cell and combustion vehicles. This leads to uncertainties under tax law, as both vehicle types are taxed differently. In some cases, filling station operators react by banning hydrogen burners from general terms and conditions, but this is not a sustainable solution.
Refueling protocols: The key to safe hydrogen mobility
From forklift trucks to heavy-duty trucks: uniform refuelling for all
Refuelling protocols are standardized procedures. They apply to all vehicle types – from cars to heavy-duty trucks and are crucial for compatibility between vehicles and filling stations worldwide.
Hydrogen refueling station requirements of the AFIR: Supplementary recommendations of the Clean Energy Partnership (CEP)
Supplementary recommendations of the Clean Energy Partnership (CEP)
The European Commission’s “Fit for 55” package forecasts a significant increase in hydrogen refuelling stations in Europe, underlining the urgency of uniform standards and regulations. The focus here is on the requirements for the vehicle interface for the current and future expansion of the hydrogen filling station infrastructure.