Rheinmetall Secures Major Order for Hydrogen Storage and Transport Systems
Key Ideas
  • Rheinmetall secures a significant order for Multiple-Element Gas Containers (MEGC) to transport green hydrogen, marking a milestone in the company's hydrogen storage and transport systems.
  • The innovative MEGCs feature advanced Type-IV hydrogen pressure tanks allowing pressures of up to 700 bar, offering increased storage capacity and streamlined maintenance support.
  • The National Hydrogen Strategy in Germany aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2045, highlighting the growing importance of hydrogen in the energy mix and the critical role of efficient hydrogen transportation.
  • Rheinmetall's comprehensive hydrogen strategy includes the development of innovative solutions for hydrogen production, storage, distribution, and fuel cell technologies to support zero-emission mobility and industry decarbonisation.
Rheinmetall, a technology corporation, has secured a significant order for hydrogen storage and transport systems from a major European manufacturer and supplier of renewable green hydrogen. The order includes one hundred Multiple-Element Gas Containers (MEGC) of various sizes, equipped with advanced Type-IV hydrogen pressure tanks capable of pressures up to 700 bar. These MEGCs play a crucial role in the future climate-neutral energy supply chain and are set to be delivered starting in 2026. The expansion of Rheinmetall's portfolio to include hydrogen storage systems aligns with Germany's National Hydrogen Strategy, targeting climate neutrality by 2045 and emphasizing the increasing demand for hydrogen. The company's innovative solutions aim to support zero-emission mobility and industry decarbonisation by developing fuel cell technologies and efficient hydrogen transportation methods. Rheinmetall's advancements in the hydrogen market position the company as a key player in the future-oriented sustainable energy sector.
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