Boosted Payload for LH2 Trailers
Delivering liquid hydrogen efficiently and safely has become increasingly urgent. Our new LH2 trailer Europe makes it possible to transport up to 3.9 tons liquid hydrogen which makes it the largest LH2 trailer for the European market.
Economies all over the world are accelerating their transition to clean energy, which in turn is driving increased demand for liquid hydrogen (LH2). Road transport is a key option for transporting that hydrogen - especially in regions that do not have direct access to pipelined or locally produced hydrogen. However, at a capacity of just 2.6 tons, traditional LH2 containers represent a true bottleneck in Europe, requiring more trips and higher costs for getting LH2 to end users. Moreover, maintaining LH2 at -253°C demands advanced insulation and energy-intensive handling.
The Linde Solution: Go Big
To address these challenges, Linde Engineering developed and launched the LH2 trailer in Europe, setting a new benchmark in hydrogen transport technology for the continent’s market. Engineered and manufactured at the company’s site in Schalchen, Germany, the trailer provides a payload of 3.9 tons, a 50% increase to standard LH2 containers.
The trailer features a vacuum multi-layer insulation (MLI), achieving a heat transfer rate of less than 100W . This ensures ultra-low temperature stability during transport, making it one of the best-performing LH2 trailers worldwide.
Ready for the hydrogen future?
Linde's Proactive Approach
"If you can’t find it on the market, build it yourself!" This statement reflects our commitment to innovation. We collaborate across functions to deliver tangible benefits to our customers for their LH2 transportation needs. In regard to our new trailers, this means:
- Higher payload efficiency: With 50% more capacity compared to standard LH2 containers, customers can reduce the number of trips, lower emissions, and cut operational costs.
- Fleet modernization: The trailer can support the expansion of your LH2 fleet to accelerate the hydrogen economy.
- Future-ready design: Built to support rising demand, the trailer enables scalable and sustainable liquid hydrogen distribution.
Every step of the way from engineering to fabrication, you'll find a highly qualified, experienced team that is passionate about delivering quality, safety, and high performance. We not only build these trailers - as one of the largest industrial gases companies in the world, we also put them to use in our own business.
For a more Sustainable Future
Linde is committed to making a positive environmental impact through its advanced technologies. Our projects aim to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy while creating economic benefits for all stakeholders.