CIMC-Hexagon delivers its first Type 4 H2 tanks to Europe
Joint venture company has obtained European TPED certification, a critical step to develop local Type 4 tank certification in China, ramp up production capacity.
Source | Hexagon Purus
(Shijiazhuang, Hebei province, China), a joint venture company between (Shenzhen, China) and Hexagon Purus (Ålesund, Norway), has delivered its first batch of Type 4 high-pressure hydrogen cylinders for use in Hexagon Purus’ hydrogen distribution modules in Europe.
CIMC-Hexagon focuses on the production of hydrogen cylinder and systems solutions for mobility and infrastructure applications in China and Southeast Asia. It has obtained European transportable pressure equipment directive (TPED) certification, enabling delivery of hydrogen storage solutions to the European market. Consequently, the newly completed manufacturing facility in Shijiazhuang is now ramping up with production of 380-bar distribution cylinders intended for customers in Europe. This initial phase is an important step in achieving certification for Type 4 high-pressure hydrogen cylinders for the domestic Chinese market.
