Hydrogen at Shell
The future of fuel is something we care a lot about, which is why we’re constantly leading the way in developing new and exciting fuel options.
As part of our global promise to the development of new fuels, we aim to: meet growing transport demands; reduce CO2 emissions; improve air quality; and actively meet your needs as a modern driver.
With that in mind, we are excited to share with you the launch of Canada’s first retail hydrogen refuelling station in downtown Vancouver, in association with Hydrogen Technology & Energy Corporation (HTEC).
How does hydrogen fuel work?
Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles convert compressed hydrogen into electricity, powering the vehicle’s motor, while only producing heat and water vapour.
With a similar driving experience to that of battery electric vehicles, hydrogen-powered vehicles offer a direct alternative to those with conventional engines.
How does hydrogen fuel compare to regular gas?
Hydrogen-powered vehicles are:
- Comparable to cars run on regular gas in terms of acceleration and general performance
- Quick to refuel, taking between 3-5 minutes to fill your tank
- Capable of a driving range of up to 700km without refuelling
Watch the video below to learn more about hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicles and see how the launch of our retail hydrogen refuelling stations can help you go well on all your future journeys.
Hydrogen at Shell
Title: Grand Opening of Canada’s First Hydrogen Refuelling Station
Duration: 2:01 minutes
Description:
Watch the formal grand opening of the first Canadian Shell Retail Hydrogen Refuelling Station in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Grand Opening of Canada’s First Hydrogen Refuelling Station Transcript
[Background music plays]
Bright, uplifting music
[Pan into Canada’s First Hydrogen Refuelling Station]
Andrea Brecka
General Manager, Retail, Shell Canada
We’re here today in Vancouver on this beautiful bright sunny day to actually celebrate the formal grand opening of our new hydrogen site -the first ever in Canada and something that we’re very very excited about.
[Imagery of hydrogen vehicles being inspected and filled up on the forecourt]
Oliver Bishop
General Manager, Hydrogen Shell Alternate Energy
These cars are for great range, we can fill them up in three minutes and the wonderful thing is that the emissions from these vehicles is just water vapor.
This technology promises the ability to go from city to city without having to stop for long periods of time, which is what you would see with battery-electric vehicles.
Colin Armstrong
President & CEO, HTEC
We work with companies like Shell to put in Hydrogen dispensers so that the equipment here today is owned and operated by HTEC, in partnership with Shell.
Chantelle McGivern
Business Opportunity Manager, Hydrogen, Shell Canada
Without having our government support, OEMs onboard, HTEC and Shell working together, we wouldn’t be where we are.
Oliver Bishop
General Manager, Hydrogen Shell Alternate Energy
Outside of Canada, in Germany, Shell has set up a joint venture with five other partners to set up 400 hydrogen stations with government. That’s the same situation we have here where we have worked closely with the provincial government of British Columbia, the feds, but also other partners, the car companies as well as suppliers of equipment – and you need all of these together to make sure that the infrastructure is built alongside the vehicles rolled out.
Shell is all about powering progress together.
Andrea Brecka
General Manager, Retail, Shell Canada
We were very close to what our customers want and they keep telling us that they’re really excited about the energy transition and having different alternatives for fueling their vehicles, so we really want to fill that need and void for our customers.
Chantelle McGivern
Business Opportunity Manager, Hydrogen, Shell Canada
We are fueling the future and it’s great for our employees to know that, but also for our customers to realize that we’re looking beyond today and what we’re going to do tomorrow.
Oliver Bishop
General Manager, Hydrogen Shell Alternate Energy
We are all very very delighted to actually reach this milestone of opening this station and I just can’t wait for customers to start experiencing filling up at the pump behind me. And just enjoying the ride that we can offer – it’s a wonderful experience.
[Hydrogen fueled car driving away]
[Sound of Shell plays]
[Shell pecten is shown on white screen]