Kuwait’s Q8 to build 1st hydrogen refueling station in Rome

Kuwait’s Q8 to build 1st hydrogen refueling station in Rome

Officials during ceremony | Courtesy: KUNA



Kuwait Petroleum International (Q8) has started the foundation of the first hydrogen refueling station in the Italian capital Rome.

The company said in a statement that it would “launch the first station to supply hydrogen in Rome in collaboration with the specialized Maire Group.”

The refueling station will have the capacity to supply up to about 700 kg of hydrogen per day for light and heavy vehicles, for both public and private transport. The circular hydrogen service station will ensure a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions of more than 75 percent compared to the use of conventional diesel.

This project was developed in cooperation with the Italian government within the framework of its national plan for economic recovery and resilience aimed at developing a sustainable mobility network by supporting renewable energy and hydrogen projects.

The company stated that it would be funded equally by the partners and the European Union’s Fund for Future Generations.

Eng. Shafi Al-Ajmi, CEO of Kuwait Petroleum International, noted that, “Italy is considered the most important European market for the company due to the volume of its operations there: over 2,800, fueling stations in addition to the Naples Depot and the Milazzo refinery. We