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March 24, 2023
Norwegian Hydrogen – Vireon AS to Become
The Largest Supplier of
Hydrogen for Heavy Transport in The Nordics
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Norwegian Hydrogen – Vireon AS to become the
largest supplier of hydrogen for heavy transport in the Nordics.Jens
Berge, CEO of Norwegian Hydrogen, said:
We have an ambitious growth strategy,
and this is just the beginning.
“We are approaching a breakthrough for
hydrogen-powered heavy-duty transport in the Nordics. Launching Vireon
brings us one step closer”.
The new subsidiary that will build and operate
the hydrogen refueling stations will be led by Per Øyvind Voie.
Per Øyvind Voie, said: "In
order to phase out today’s fossil fuel-powered trucks, we have to
build more refueling stations for hydrogen.
“We will make hydrogen available for heavy transport and ensure that
emissions are reduced, in close cooperation with both operators and
authorities.”
Encourages
potential customers to make contact
Voie calls upon all heavy transport operators who
are considering hydrogen and promises both speed and willingness to
invest.
“We have already shown that we mean business by
investing in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland. We want to speed
things up, and make hydrogen a full-fledged alternative for heavy
transport, quickly. Hence, we want to engage in dialogue with all
transport operators who are considering hydrogen, so we can look at
opportunities that can be pursued together”, he says.
The first Vireon refueling station in Norway will
be ready in 2023, and the green hydrogen will be supplied by Norwegian
Hydrogen. The company has received grants to build the first refueling
stations in Sweden and Finland, and work to open these as soon as
possible. The first station in Denmark will soon be announced, and
refueling stations will in the years to come be built at a much
greater pace.
“We will grow quickly and are actively looking at
acquisition opportunities as well as strategic collaborations”, says
Voie.
Nordic
countries are lagging behind
The Nordic countries have long trailed the rest
of Europe in terms of hydrogen infrastructure. Vireon aims to do
something about this.. There are several exciting, upcoming deals that
soon can be shared with the public.
“You will both see and hear a lot about Vireon in
the near future. We will become the leading company for hydrogen
refueling stations in the Nordics”, says Voie.
Marielle Furnes Mannseth is Group Brand &
Sustainability Officer at Norwegian Hydrogen. She explains that the
name Vireon is a combination of the Latin word Vireo, which means “I
am green” and on, which is “on, connected”.
“This is a name that represents the fundamental
value of the company and works well internationally. It therefore
feels great to finally be able to share this”, she concludes.
Highlights:
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Norwegian Hydrogen is
establishing a new subsidiary named Vireon, aiming to become the
largest operator of hydrogen refueling stations for heavy transport
in the Nordics.
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