Argo-Anleg GmbH has reached a significant milestone: the German subsidiary MTS Duisburg GmbH, of the Dutch logistics group HTS Intermodaal BV, a leading player in the field of multimodal transport solutions in inland shipping, has today ordered 18 H2Tank-Tainer. These ultra-modern multiple element gas containers (MEGCs), each with a hydrogen capacity of 500 kg at a storage pressure of 500 bar, mark an important step towards decarbonization, optimizing hydrogen logistics at HTS and strengthening security of supply in the maritime industry.
A breakthrough for the hydrogen economy
The conclusion of this major order shows that hydrogen is increasingly establishing itself as a sustainable energy source in the logistics sector. Despite current challenges in the hydrogen industry, the logistics company is sending a strong signal for the future of emission-free transportation with this decision. With this success, Argo-Anleg has secured a key position in the up-and-coming market for H2 logistics solutions.
“Our H2Tank-Tainers enable a flexible, safe and efficient hydrogen supply – both on the road and on inland waterways and railways. The new order shows that we are taking a leading role in the decarbonization of logistics with our technology,” explains Jan Andreas, hydrogen pioneer, founder and Managing Director of Argo-Anleg GmbH.
H2Tank-Tainer: Innovative, safe and trimodally applicable
The heart of the Argo-Anleg technology is the H2Tank-Tainer, a modular high-pressure hydrogen storage tank in 20-foot ISO container format. Thanks to 500 bar operating pressure and innovative quick coupling technology, the H2Tank-Tainers are extremely flexible to use.
The H2Tank-Tainers were designed for trimodal use, i.e. they can be used on road, rail and inland waterways with the highest degree of technical safety as the quality feature of the Argo-Anleg. In doing so, emphasis was placed on achieving a higher safety standard than specified for ADR. Features such as pressure/temperature monitoring and others are a unique selling point. The concept thus enables seamless integration into existing logistics chains and ensures a reliable hydrogen supply – whether for ships, mobile/stationary refueling stations or industrial applications. They can already supply “the area” today, even if there is currently and in the medium term no hydrogen pipeline available to supply customers nationwide with hydrogen instead of natural gas.
HTS and subsidiary MTS rely on Argo-Anleg – further customers in the pipeline
HTS Intermodaal BV is an important player in the field of sustainable logistics and stands for innovative transport solutions in Europe. The company’s decision to rely on hydrogen technology from Argo-Anleg underlines the high quality and competitiveness of German engineering from Wesel.
In addition to the Dutch company, Argo-Anleg is in advanced talks with other customers, in particular logistics companies from the road and inland shipping sector. The growing demand shows that hydrogen logistics is becoming increasingly important as a central component of the energy transition.
Argo-Anleg Tank Systems GmbH produces trimodal H2 solutions in series
The implementation of this major order shows that the strategic decision to establish Argo-Anleg Tank Systems GmbH in 2023 was the right one. As a specialist in the production of hydrogen tank systems, it ensures that the technical developments of Argo-Anleg GmbH are efficiently manufactured in series. This structure allows Argo-Anleg to flexibly adapt and scale production to market requirements – a decisive advantage in the dynamically growing hydrogen industry.
Dr. Pavel Novak, Managing Director of Argo-Anleg Tank Systems GmbH, underlines the importance of this development: “At Argo-Anleg, we are determined to push the boundaries of what is possible and create a sustainable future for the hydrogen industry. The major order from MTS Duisburg GmbH confirms that we are on the right track with our technology.”
“The strategic decision to found Argo-Anleg Tank Systems GmbH was absolutely right and is now paying off: It enables us to mass-produce the technical developments of Argo-Anleg GmbH and to adapt production precisely to market requirements. This puts us in a position to drive forward the scaling of our hydrogen solutions – as well as tank systems for mobility – flexibly and efficiently.” Says Jan Andreas, founder and managing director of Argo-Anleg GmbH.
