Canberra Hydrogen Refuelling Facility

Powering Canberra’s hydrogen future

Located in Fyshwick in Canberra’s South, the Canberra Hydrogen Refuelling Facility supports the city’s growing fleet of zero emission vehicles powered by hydrogen.

The facility’s opening in 2021 marked an Australian first. As the only location nationally to offer customers hydrogen fuel for their fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) at the time, the station kick-started the journey for Australia’s adoption of hydrogen mobility.

The highly utilised station is accessed daily by the ACT Government and private organisations for refuelling their FCEV fleets. These hydrogen-powered vehicles are manufactured by leading automotive brands Hyundai and Toyota.

As the owner and operator of the facility, Pacific Energy is proud to offer the site for retail use as part of our commitment to grow the ACT green hydrogen ecosystem.

A user-friendly and sustainable station

Built by Pacific Energy company, ENGV, the Canberra Hydrogen Refuelling Facility has been designed to support the regular refuelling needs of a growing FCEV fleet.

The facility uses renewable electricity sourced from the grid to produce hydrogen onsite with an electrolyser. The project was officially certified as 100% renewable in 2021 under the Smart Energy Council’s Zero Carbon Certification Scheme.

The electrolyser, a Nel Hydrogen Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM), produces around 21kg of hydrogen per day. This hydrogen is compressed and stored in three tanks which together hold 44kg of hydrogen. Hydrogen is dispensed by a high-pressure station manufactured PDC Machines and Ivys Energy Solutions.

Pacific Energy is the distribution and integration partner for all three brands in Australia.

FAQ'S

How does an FCEV work?

A Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle or FCEV is a type of electric vehicle. FCEVs are driven by an electric motor powered by electricity generated by an on-board fuel cell, using hydrogen as fuel. Hydrogen gas from the high-pressure fuel tanks flows into the fuel cell stack, where it combines with oxygen from the atmosphere. The chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen forms water and electricity which is used to power the vehicle’s motor. Pure water and purified air are the only tailpipe outputs when driving an FCEV.
What are the benefits of FCEVs?

• Long driving range (between 500–800km) meaning no range anxiety
• Short refuelling time (3–5 mins) with an infrastructure similar to conventional vehicles
• No harmful tailpipe emissions while filtering and removing pollutants from the air in parallel
• High energy density, and so suitable for long-range, heavy-duty vehicles (such as buses, trucks and trains)
• As Canberra’s electricity is produced from 100% renewable energy, hydrogen produced in the ACT makes hydrogen vehicles truly zero emission
How is the hydrogen being made?

Hydrogen is generated onsite at the facility in Mildura St, Fyshwick. A Proton Exchange Membrane electrolysis process uses town water and renewable energy from the grid to create emissions free green hydrogen.
What is a hydrogen refuelling station?

A hydrogen refuelling station is simply the infrastructure designed for filling a FCEV with hydrogen fuel. The refuelling process itself is similar to filling up a petrol or diesel vehicle.
Why is Pacific Energy investing in hydrogen refuelling?

The facility forms part of Pacific Energy’s commitment to drive the end-to-end hydrogen ecosystem and provide Australian drivers with another clean mobility option. We know that to achieve net zero we must unlock the full potential of hydrogen. As a leading hydrogen solutions company, we are sharing our expertise and experience to make this happen.

Interested in driving an FCEV?

Pacific Energy is excited to bring a new fuelling experience to the ACT.
If your organisation is considering making the move to hydrogen for your fleet, get in touch.