Hydrogen Infrastructure Breaks Ground in Greece as Motor Oil Powers First Public Station

Motor Oil Hellas launches Greece’s first public hydrogen station, with EU backing and support from Metacon, Coral Gas, and Wien Energie. The move signals Greece’s entry into serious hydrogen infrastructure.

Jun 18, 2025 - 22:30

Motor Oil Hellas just took a big leap toward a cleaner energy future by opening Greece’s very first public hydrogen refueling station on June 17, 2025. The station is located in Agioi Theodoroi, right next to the company’s main refinery, and comes with a price tag of €3 million. The project is a joint effort, co-financed by the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility, built by BFS, and runs under the AVIN brand.

Green hydrogen—now imported, but not for long

For now, the station is running on green hydrogen imported from Austria’s Wien Energie and delivered to the site by Coral Gas. But that’s just temporary. Starting in 2026, the station will switch to homegrown hydrogen thanks to a brand-new 50 MW electrolysis plant being built in Corinth. This new facility is a collaboration with Swedish company Metacon and will use renewable energy to produce clean hydrogen from water—a key step forward in advancing local hydrogen production and strengthening hydrogen infrastructure in Greece.

Part of a bigger plan for decarbonization

This station isn’t just breaking ground physically—it’s pushing Greece closer to its climate and energy goals under the EU’s Fit for 55 initiative and the broader Hydrogen Strategy. And Motor Oil isn’t stopping there. The company has plans in motion for more stations in Akrata and Thriasio, plus a major vision to help create a national hydrogen valley in partnership with the Public Power Corporation (PPC).

Paving the way for zero-emission mobility

Beyond the headlines, this project lays the groundwork for something much bigger: the future of hydrogen-powered transport and low-carbon industry in Greece. With this early-stage infrastructure in place, it’s setting the stage for cleaner vehicles, greener logistics, and a real shift toward zero-emission technology. On top of that, it’s helping shape the technical standards, regulatory framework, and logistics that will guide the country’s hydrogen journey for years to come.