IRU welcomes global energy leader Air Liquide as its newest member.
Air Liquide has joined IRU, marking a shared commitment to accelerate the decarbonisation of road transport through hydrogen technology.
Driven by a long-term commitment to sustainability, Air Liquide masters the entire hydrogen value chain, from production and distribution through to end-uses in both industry and mobility. The Group leverages this broad expertise to build infrastructure and strategic partnerships that support the decarbonisation of commercial transport.
The company brings deep technical knowledge and practical experience to IRU’s network, supporting the Green Compact initiative and helping commercial fleets navigate the transition towards sustainable operations.
IRU Secretary General Habib Turki said, "We are delighted to welcome Air Liquide into the IRU family. Its expertise across the complete hydrogen value chain will be a valuable asset as the road transport industry accelerates its transition to sustainable operations."
Erwin Penfornis, Vice President of the Hydrogen Energy World Business Line at Air Liquide, said, "Hydrogen is an essential partner to electrification for heavy transport. Joining IRU allows us to work directly with operators and logistics leaders to accelerate pragmatic deployment on the ground."
Together, IRU and Air Liquide will work to drive positive change across the industry, advancing the development of sustainable road transport solutions worldwide.