Stansted Airport pioneers the use of hydrogen fuel

A new trial of ‘green’ hydrogen fuel-powered vehicles is set to begin at Stansted Airport this spring in a bid to reduce emissions and improve sustainability.

The trial will involve the use of two specially adapted hydrogen-powered vehicles along with a new, state of the art hydrogen refuelling system called HFuel. The project is part of a nationwide hydrogen trial programme run by British green energy specialists ITM, and will hopefully help pave the way for a new, more sustainable approach to on-site transportation.

When asked about the trial, Dr Andy Jefferson, Stansted Airport’s Head of Health, Safety and Environment, said:

“Environmental management at London Stansted is critical to the sustainability of our business and is an issue that we take extremely seriously. We’re delighted to be working with ITM Power and launch their ground-breaking Hydrogen On Site Trial project at the airport.”

“We are extremely proud of the fact that air quality levels at Stansted are lower than the limits set by the EU. It is by continually focusing on our environmental performance that we will be able to maintain and improve those levels further.”

“The project with ITM is a key part of this strategy and by working in partnership with them, we can evaluate whether hydrogen is a viable alternative fuel for airport vehicles.”

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