Strategic Partnership Between Alfa Laval and ArianeGroup Targets Efficient Liquid Hydrogen Transfer for Mobility Applications

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval and ArianeGroup have signed a co-development agreement to industrialise a liquid hydrogen trailer pump, building on a memorandum signed in December 2024. The project aims to address critical challenges in liquid hydrogen logistics by enabling safer, more efficient, and more reliable transfer from production sites to distribution hubs and refuelling stations. Designed for extreme cryogenic conditions, the pump is expected to reduce hydrogen losses and improve operational efficiency, supporting the growth of hydrogen mobility and low-carbon energy systems.

(PRESS RELEASE) LUND, 27-Jan-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Alfa Laval and ArianeGroup have formalised their collaboration with the signing of a co-development agreement to design, develop, test, and industrialise a dedicated liquid hydrogen trailer pump. Announced during the Hyvolution trade show, the agreement builds on a Memorandum of Understanding signed on 1 December 2024 and marks a transition from concept development to concrete industrial execution.

The joint programme focuses on delivering a cryogenic pump specifically engineered for liquid hydrogen trailers, addressing a critical gap in current hydrogen logistics. The solution is designed to enable safer, more efficient, and more reliable transfer of liquid hydrogen from production sites to distribution hubs and refuelling stations, supporting the rapid expansion of hydrogen mobility.

The trailer pump is being developed to meet stringent industrial requirements, including compactness, operational efficiency, reliability, safety, and ease of use. Operating under extreme cryogenic conditions, the system is intended to significantly reduce hydrogen losses caused by heating during unloading. Until now, the absence of dedicated pumping solutions has meant that liquid hydrogen trailers are often unloaded without pumps, leading to inefficiencies and material losses that limit the scalability of hydrogen transport.

By combining Alfa Laval’s expertise in cryogenic fluid handling with ArianeGroup’s space-proven liquid hydrogen technologies, the partners aim to deliver a solution capable of meeting the demanding needs of industrial hydrogen markets. The project responds directly to the challenges associated with liquid hydrogen handling, particularly for heavy-duty and long-range mobility applications where hydrogen is expected to play a key role in future low-carbon energy systems.

The agreement reflects a shared ambition to apply advanced cryogenic technologies beyond the space sector and into terrestrial energy applications. Through this collaboration, Alfa Laval and ArianeGroup are positioning the liquid hydrogen trailer pump as a foundational component of a more robust, efficient, and scalable hydrogen ecosystem.

For further information, please contact:
Alfa Laval

Maxime Johnson
Business Development Manager Cryogenic Technologies, Alfa Laval
Mobile: +33 684 18 94 77
maxime.johnson@alfalaval.com

ArianeGroup

Gregor Waschinski
Head of Media Relations, ArianeGroup
Mobile:  +33 781 21 41 75
gregor.waschinski@ariane.group

Editor’s notes

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The ability to make the most of what we have is more important than ever. Together with our customers, we’re innovating the industries that society depends on and creating lasting positive impact.

Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of first-rate products in the areas of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling. We’re set on helping billions of people to get the energy, food, and clean water they need. And, at the same time, we’re decarbonizing the marine fleet that is the backbone of global trade.

We pioneer technologies and solutions that enable our customers to unlock the true potential of resources. As our customers’ businesses grow stronger, the goal of a truly sustainable world edges closer. The company is committed to optimizing processes, creating responsible growth, and driving progress to support customers in achieving their business goals and sustainability targets. Together, we’re pioneering positive impact.

Alfa Laval was founded 140 years ago, has customers in 100 countries, employs more than 22,300 people, and annual sales were SEK 66.9 billion (5.8 BEUR) in 2024. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
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About ArianeGroup

ArianeGroup is an industrial company delivering critical missions for the space and defence sectors. With 8,300 highly qualified employees in France and Germany, ArianeGroup has unique expertise in access to space, covering the full spectrum of civil and military launch systems, including design, development, manufacturing, integration, flight preparation, operational readiness and end-of-life decommissioning. ArianeGroup is lead contractor for the Ariane 6 European launcher for the European Space Agency (ESA), and for the French oceanic deterrent force M51 strategic missile for the French Defence Armament Procurement Agency (DGA).

Internationally recognised for its innovative, competitive solutions, ArianeGroup has expertise in state-of-the-art technologies, from the chemistry of propellants and composite materials, to liquid, solid and electric space propulsion systems. ArianeGroup also offers a broad range of space, defence and industrial equipment and services, both individually and together with its subsidiaries Sodern, Pyroalliance, Nuclétudes and APP.

In the field of space launchers, ArianeGroup’s subsidiary Arianespace markets Ariane 6, and its subsidiary MaiaSpace develops and markets the reusable launcher Maia.

ArianeGroup, equally owned by Airbus and Safran, posted consolidated revenues of €2.5 billion in 2024.
https://ariane.group

SOURCE: Alfa Laval