HYOP AS

Their core work

HYOP AS is a Norwegian hydrogen infrastructure company focused on deploying and operating hydrogen refueling stations (HRS). Based in Kjeller near Oslo, they contribute operational data and real-world experience from hydrogen station networks to major European hydrogen mobility initiatives. Their work spans station utilization analysis, total cost of ownership assessments, and lifecycle analysis for hydrogen fueling infrastructure serving both passenger vehicles and buses.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

HYOP's early work (2015) centered squarely on hydrogen refueling station deployment and fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) commercialisation — practical questions like consumer behaviour, total cost of ownership, and building out the H2 station network. By their later project (H2ME 2, starting 2016), the focus expanded to include grid balancing and energy storage, signaling a move beyond pure transport fueling toward sector-coupling applications. This evolution mirrors the broader European hydrogen strategy shift from mobility-only to hydrogen as an energy system asset.

HYOP is moving from pure hydrogen mobility infrastructure toward integrated energy services where hydrogen stations serve both transport and grid flexibility — a valuable positioning for future sector-coupling projects.

How they like to work

HYOP operates exclusively as a consortium participant, never as coordinator, which is typical for an infrastructure operator contributing real-world deployment sites and operational data rather than leading research agendas. They work in large consortia — 93 unique partners across just 3 projects indicates involvement in flagship-scale European demonstrations. This makes them a reliable deployment partner who brings physical infrastructure and operational know-how rather than academic research capacity.

HYOP has worked with 93 unique partners across 13 countries through large-scale hydrogen mobility demonstrations, giving them a broad European network concentrated in the hydrogen transport ecosystem. Their connections span vehicle manufacturers, gas companies, station operators, and research institutes across major European hydrogen markets.

What sets them apart

HYOP brings something many hydrogen consortia need but few partners offer: actual operating hydrogen refueling infrastructure in Norway, one of Europe's early-mover hydrogen markets. Their value lies not in research papers but in real station utilization data, operational cost figures, and practical deployment experience. For any consortium needing a Nordic hydrogen infrastructure site or credible deployment partner, HYOP fills a concrete gap.

Highlights from their portfolio

• H2ME
  Largest project by funding (EUR 502K to HYOP) and one of Europe's flagship hydrogen mobility demonstrations spanning 2015-2020 across multiple countries.
• H2ME 2
  Extended the H2ME initiative through 2023 and marked HYOP's expansion into grid balancing and energy storage applications beyond pure transport.
• NewBusFuel
  Specialized focus on hydrogen bus depot refueling infrastructure — a niche but critical piece of the hydrogen public transport puzzle.