Shell has declared the cessation of operations for all seven of its hydrogen refueling stations for passenger cars in California, effective February 6th. Citing "hydrogen supply issues and other external market factors," the company conveyed its decision through a statement on the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Partnership website. Despite these closures, Shell affirms its commitment to operating truck refueling stations.

Following the shutdown of Shell's stations, the count of operational open retail stations for passenger cars in California is expected to dwindle to 61, according to the California Energy Commission's latest data.

This announcement marks the first station closures of 2024, following a series of similar declarations throughout the preceding year. Notably, in October 2023, True Zero, California's largest hydrogen supplier, announced the closure of 10 stations. Furthermore, in November and December of the same year, Shell, Iwatani, and Messer shuttered several stations, citing supply constraints.

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