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German energy supplier Tyczka Hydrogen has started construction on a new hydrogen refueling station in Schweinfurt’s inland port, Bavaria, in a project set to become a major regional hydrogen hub. The €20 million ($23.3 million) development will deliver up to 1,000 kg of green hydrogen per day at both 350 and 700 bar, serving heavy-duty trucks and passenger vehicles. The site will operate 24/7 and is planned to open by the end of 2025.

The station is Tyczka Hydrogen’s first in Schweinfurt but will add to its existing hydrogen network, including facilities in Augsburg. It marks the initial step toward a broader hub that will feature a 5 MW electrolysis plant and a logistics center with a hydrogen trailer fleet. This will enable local production and distribution, reducing the need for long-haul transport.

Tyczka Hydrogen to Add 5 MW Electrolyser by 2026

While the filling station is expected online next year, Tyczka Hydrogen aims to commission the electrolysis plant by the end of 2026. The Bavarian state government is backing the project with €7 million ($8.2 million) in funding.

“Our hydrogen refueling station at this central location will be an important building block for hydrogen mobility in Germany,” said Dr. Frank Götzelmann, CEO of Tyczka Group. “Our team is also working flat out on the construction of a production plant from which we will supply the region with green hydrogen.”

Thomas Zorn, Managing Director of Tyczka Hydrogen, emphasized the strategic location: “We are looking forward to the next stages – and to establishing Schweinfurt as an H2 hub in the middle of Germany together with our strong partners, especially Stadtwerke Schweinfurt GmbH.”

Schweinfurt Project Gains Strong Political Support

The groundbreaking ceremony drew State Secretary Tobias Gotthardt, Schweinfurt Mayor Sebastian Remelé, and District Administrator Florian Töpper, all voicing support for the project’s role in strengthening the region’s energy infrastructure.

The Schweinfurt hub reflects a wider trend in Germany toward decentralised hydrogen production and truck-focused refueling stations, both central to the country’s hydrogen mobility strategy. Tyczka Hydrogen is already supplying green hydrogen to third-party stations nationwide, and the new facility is expected to expand its role in meeting the growing demand for clean transport fuel.

By combining on-site electrolysis with 24/7 high-capacity refueling, the Schweinfurt site is positioned to become a key reference point for regional hydrogen infrastructure in southern Germany.