Burckhardt Compression, based in Winterthur, Switzerland, has begun work on a hydrogen test facility to explore sealing technologies and solutions for hydrogen filling stations for heavy-duty cars.
Shell New Energies has chosen Burckhardt Compression as one of the finalists for the development of oil-free high-pressure hydrogen compressors. Burckhardt Compression’s solutions for export and refueling applications will allow non-lubricated compressors to compress hydrogen gas up to 900 bar (as a booster), according to the business.
Fabrice Billard, CEO of Burckhardt Compression, remarked, “Hydrogen is an energy carrier with enormous promise, especially for heavy-duty applications.” “We’re excited to continue working with Shell New Energies on these innovations in order to help with the energy transition and CO2 emissions reduction.” Our teams have successfully completed the project’s initial technical milestones in collaboration with Shell New Energies, and this new facility will allow us to test and tune the new compressors prior to launch.”
The test facility is planned to be operational by the end of 2022 or the beginning of 2023, with testing expected to be finished by the end of that year.
