Chesterfield Special Cylinders confirms first Shell order for Netherlands Hydrogen refuelling station

30th June 2021 at 16:47

As first announced by Pressure Technologies plc in its interim results on 15 June 2021, subsidiary
Chesterfield Special Cylinders has secured the first order under a five-year framework agreement
with Shell to supply high-pressure storage for their hydrogen refuelling station in Emmen,
Netherlands.

The Emmen refuelling station will be operational in mid-2022 and is part of Shell’s wider plan for
hydrogen refuelling infrastructure to support the growth of zero-emission public transport and
commercial vehicle networks in the region.

Sheffield-based Chesterfield Special Cylinders developed the hydrogen storage solution for Shell,
incorporating an optimised Type 1 steel cylinder design that meets demanding international
standards and allows modular expansion to meet future demand. Storage has also been configured
to enable cost-effective in-situ inspection and recertification with maximum availability, using
Chesterfield’s Integrity Management services.

Chris Walters, Chief Executive of Pressure Technologies, commented: “We are delighted to receive
this first order from Shell under the five-year framework agreement announced in June 2020, as we
continue to make strong progress in the fast-developing hydrogen energy market.

“The design, manufacture and maintenance of systems for pressurised hydrogen storage require
specialist knowledge and expertise. Working closely with Shell, the Chesterfield Special Cylinders’
team has developed a safe and cost-effective modular design that combines our technical and
operational experience in hydrogen storage built over many years.

“We are looking forward to supporting Shell further with their plans for hydrogen infrastructure and
clean energy transport across Europe.”