Motor Oil has recently launched Greece’s primary public hydrogen refuelling station, located near its refinery in Agioi Theodoroi. This initiative, supported by the EU's Connecting Europe Facility, marks a €3 million investment that caters to both light and heavy-duty vehicles. Initially, green hydrogen is sourced from Austria's Wien Energie and distributed by Coral Gas, with future intentions to transition to self-produced hydrogen from their upcoming facility. The station's construction was executed by BFS, a subsidiary of Motor Oil. The company also has plans for additional stations in Akrata and Thriasio, with funding already secured. Moreover, hydrogen will play a crucial role in powering Motor Oil's refinery and lubricants segment, LPC. The broader hydrogen push in Greece includes the TRIERES program, set to introduce hydrogen-based public transportation. OSY, the transit agency in Athens, is gearing up to trial hydrogen buses, with a substantial order of 400 new buses, including 50 hydrogen-powered units. Despite these advancements, regulatory challenges persist, with the absence of a framework for registering hydrogen vehicles leading to trial runs utilizing foreign plates. Georgios Hatzimarkakis, CEO of Hydrogen Europe, envisions up to 20 hydrogen stations in Greece and a total of 380 across Europe. He anticipates a decline in hydrogen prices from approximately €15/kg as surplus renewable energy becomes more prevalent in the sector.