Greek energy giant Motor Oil has introduced Greece's first publicly accessible hydrogen refuelling station, a milestone in the country's transition to cleaner transport. The station, located near the company's refinery in Agioi Theodoroi, caters to both light and heavy-duty hydrogen-powered vehicles. It was partly financed by the EU's CEF Transport program. While currently supplied with green hydrogen from Austria, future operations will be supported by Motor Oil's upcoming local hydrogen production facility. Plans for further stations in Akrata and Thriasio are underway. Greece aims to integrate hydrogen vehicles into public transport through initiatives like the TRIERES program, with plans to acquire hydrogen vehicles for municipalities and public transport operators. However, regulatory obstacles have slowed progress, including the absence of a legal framework for hydrogen stations and vehicle registration in Greece. Hydrogen Europe's CEO highlighted the strategic importance of hydrogen for Europe, emphasizing its role in countering Chinese battery dominance. The advantages of hydrogen, such as quick refuelling times and high vehicle ranges, are seen as crucial for sectors like long-haul transport where electrification is challenging. Moreover, the decreasing cost of hydrogen production, expected to drop with the rise of surplus green energy, presents a promising outlook for the future of hydrogen as a sustainable energy source.