Air Products is Honored with Prestigious Rushlight Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Award
February 11 2010 - 2:30PM
PR Newswire (US)
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Feb. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Air Products
(NYSE: APD) has been awarded the prestigious Rushlight Hydrogen and
Fuel Cell Industry Award for its innovative Series 100 Hydrogen
Fueling Station technology. The technology, which is helping break
down barriers to the development of the hydrogen economy, clearly
fit the Award's aims of promoting and celebrating leading
environmental technologies in the United Kingdom (UK) and Ireland.
"Receiving the Rushlight Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Award is a great
honor. It demonstrates the importance in developing hydrogen
infrastructure in line with hydrogen vehicle development and the
ultimate potential benefits of drastically reducing carbon
emissions. As the market leading hydrogen producer and the global
leader in the deployment of hydrogen infrastructure, the supply
flexibility of our Series 100 fueling station is complemented by
the different routes of economical green hydrogen that we're
developing. Our goal to introduce infrastructure alongside hydrogen
vehicles with well-to-wheel emissions that are virtually zero,
making a green hydrogen world not far away," said Ian Williamson,
director, Hydrogen Energy Systems-Air Products Europe. The Air
Products Series 100 Hydrogen Fueling Station has been an important
enabler in changing industry and consumer perception in the UK as
to the validity and safety of hydrogen as a clean energy carrier.
The Rushlight Award acknowledges the success of this fully
integrated fueling station in meeting the needs of hydrogen fueling
test and demonstration programs. The Series 100's features include
simple operation for hydrogen compression, storage and dispensing,
a small footprint, quick installation and ease of relocation.
Details on Air Products' hydrogen fueling station technologies are
provided at http://www.airproducts.com/h2energy. As the automotive
industry increases its investment in developing fuel cell vehicles
and power systems, the challenge of infrastructure is being
addressed at the same time. The Rushlight judges recognized Air
Products' Series 100 Hydrogen Fueling Station as a first step to do
this in the UK, demonstrating the potential for further market
penetration in the future. The current Series 100 systems in place
form a 'backbone' of hydrogen fueling facilities and the basis of a
UK Hydrogen network. The further development of this network will
strengthen the UK's hydrogen position globally, ultimately helping
generate carbon savings. It also makes the UK an attractive place
for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to bring hydrogen
vehicles and further develop the marketplace. Air Products, the
leading hydrogen supplier to refineries to assist in making cleaner
burning transportation fuels, has placed over 110 hydrogen fueling
stations in the United States and 18 countries worldwide. Cars,
trucks, vans, buses, scooters, forklifts, locomotives, planes,
other material handling equipment, and even submarines have been
fueled with this trend-setting technology that involves Air
Products' know-how, equipment and hydrogen. Use of the company's
technology is increasing and is currently at 135,000 hydrogen fills
per year. Air Products has more than 50 years of hydrogen
experience and is on the forefront of hydrogen energy technology
development. Air Products has an extensive patent portfolio with
over 50 patents in hydrogen dispensing technology. Air Products
provides liquid and gaseous hydrogen, and HCNG (hydrogen/compressed
natural gas) fueling, and has developed a variety of enabling
devices and protocols for fuel dispensing at varied pressures.
Hydrogen for these stations is delivered to a site via truck, or
produced by on-site natural gas reformation, biomass conversion, or
by electrolysis, including electrolysis that is solar and wind
driven. Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial,
energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique
portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases,
performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940,
Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such
as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare
services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and
adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture,
operational excellence and commitment to safety and the
environment. In fiscal 2009, Air Products had revenues of $8.3
billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 18,900 employees
around the globe. For more information, visit
http://www.airproducts.com/. ***NOTE: This release may contain
forward-looking statements. Actual results could vary materially,
due to changes in current expectations. DATASOURCE: Air Products
CONTACT: Media Inquiries: (Europe) Nicola Wilson, +44 (0) 1932 249
532; ; (U.S.) Art George, +1-610-481-1340; ; Investor Inquiries:
Nelson Squires, +1-610-481-7461; , all for Air Products Web Site:
http://www.airproducts.com/
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