Ovako’s long-term investment in hydrogen has reached an important new milestone. With the opening of Hydri’s public hydrogen refueling station in Hofors, the foundations are now in place to connect hydrogen production, transport and infrastructure in one location.
The new station, located along the E16, marks an important step in building the infrastructure needed for hydrogen-powered transport. Looking ahead, it is planned to be supplied with hydrogen from Ovako’s facility in Hofors, creating new opportunities to reduce emissions across the value chain.
Rickard Qvarfort, President BU Hofors–Hellefors
“When we invested in hydrogen production in Hofors, our ambition was always broader than our own operations. Seeing the infrastructure for hydrogen-powered transport continue to develop is an important step that strengthens the entire value chain and creates opportunities to reduce emissions beyond our own gates.”Connecting hydrogen production and transport in Hofors
Hydrogen-powered vehicles have the potential to play an important role in the transition to more sustainable transport. When combined with access to refueling infrastructure, they can help reduce emissions from a sector that today represents a significant share of Sweden’s carbon footprint.
For Ovako, the opening of the Hydri station represents more than a new refueling point. It demonstrates how investments in hydrogen can support a broader industrial ecosystem and create future opportunities for more sustainable logistics and transportation.
By combining hydrogen production and refueling infrastructure within the same region, the conditions are being created to connect key parts of the hydrogen value chain. As the ecosystem continues to develop, this could help reduce emissions and support the transition to more sustainable industrial and transport systems.
Hydri hydrogen station inaugurated: a milestone for sustainable transport
The station was officially inaugurated on 7 October, bringing together representatives from industry, the transport sector and local authorities. Ovako was represented by both Rickard Qvarfort, President BU Hofors–Hellefors, and Marcus Hedblom, CEO & President. The company participated in panel discussions and the opening ceremony, where visitors also witnessed the first refueling of a Volvo hydrogen-powered truck at the new station.
Marcus Hedblom, CEO & President
“This station is an important step in building the infrastructure needed to scale hydrogen as an energy carrier. Together with our own hydrogen production in Hofors, it demonstrates how industry and infrastructure can develop hand in hand to support the transition towards more sustainable transportation.”The opening is another example of how investments in hydrogen can create value beyond our own operations. By connecting production, infrastructure and future transport solutions, initiatives like this can help accelerate the transition to a more sustainable industrial and transport sector.
