New Hydrogen Station in Håby Marks an Important Step for Fossil-Free Heavy Transport

Qarlbo Energy, through its subsidiary Hydri, is in the rollout phase of establishing hydrogen refueling stations in Sweden. The station in Håby, outside Munkedal, is now open and represents a significant milestone for Qarlbo Energy.

In October, Qarlbo Energy launched a green hydrogen refueling station at the Port of Gothenburg, one of Sweden's most transport-intensive locations. With the opening of the Håby station, there are now two hydrogen refueling stations in the Bohuslän region.

Hydrogen-powered trucks can travel up to 1,000 kilometers on a single tank. This enables transporters to cover longer distances with less time spent refueling compared to battery-electric trucks. Haulage companies and transport buyers in Bohuslän and the surrounding areas with a regional focus can now begin transitioning their fleets.

In the long term, Qarlbo Energy aims to establish a nationwide network, stretching from Trelleborg in the south to Kiruna in the north. Upcoming openings include locations in Götene, Värnamo,Nykvarn, and Hallandsåsen.

“We strive to enable the transition to fossil-free solutions across the entire value chain, with hydrogen playing a crucial role, particularly in heavy transport. However, without refueling infrastructure, hydrogen trucks cannot operate on our roads. We are taking responsibility for hydrogen distribution and are pleased to have strong partners, such as Volvo Trucks, supporting our mission. This sends a clear message to haulage companies and transport buyers: the solution exists and is expanding — here and now,” said Michel Thomas, CEO of Qarlbo Energy.

For Volvo Trucks, hydrogen-powered vehicles are a key part of its strategy and future development, and the company welcomes the growing network of hydrogen refueling stations.

“We see the need for multiple technologies to reduce carbon emissions in heavy transport. Our customers will be able to choose solutions based on transport assignments, available infrastructure, and the cost of green energy,” said Niclas Johnson, Sales Manager at Volvo Trucks Sweden, and continued:
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“Hydrogen-powered trucks will complement our battery-electric trucks, where internal combustion engines running on green hydrogen will achieve net-zero CO2 emissions. We look forward to the availability of fuel-cell electric trucks in the second half of this decade. For this technology to truly take off, investments like those from Qarlbo Energy are essential. A robust refueling infrastructure is a critical component for the transition to hydrogen and fossil-free transport, and we are glad to see Qarlbo Energy leading the way,” said Niclas Johnson.

The establishment of hydrogen refuelingstations is being carried out through the subsidiary Hydri and is co-financedby Qarlbo Energy and the Klimatklivet initiative via the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency.