Tankstation DATS24 Wilrijk

DATS24 is an energy and fuel supplier, part of the Colruyt Group. In Wilrijk, near Antwerp in Belgium, DATS24 has opened a hydrogen filling station for cars and trucks. This is a newly built station. It offers hydrogen, but also electric charging points and conventional fuels. The location is in close proximity to the highways A12 and A1, the city centre of Antwerp, and business areas.

Ekinetix supported in the realisation of the hydrogen filling station. The station is equipped with the own hydrogen storage system of Ekinetix.

In Wilrijk, the hydrogen is delivered by road with a trailer, or produced locally with electrolysis. Hydrogen is stored in a tank and used on-site. The system can be applied in combination with local hydrogen production from electrolysis as well.

An important advantage of this design is that the entire content of a hydrogen tube trailer can be stored in the system. As a result, there is no need for a trailer to be present at all times. This optimises the costs for the operator of the filling station, and the total footprint. In addition, the hydrogen storage sets a new standard for safety, serviceability and professional use.

Image source: Colruyt Group, Tim de Mulder