International Airport Review
Gabriel Higgins
12 Nov 2025
Avinor partners with Norconsult to explore hydrogen storage and refuelling infrastructure, inviting industry input to support future sustainable operations at Norwegian airports.
Avinor has entered into an agreement with Norconsult to carry out a feasibility study on hydrogen infrastructure at airports, while also inviting industry participants through a Request for Information (RFI) to share ideas and solutions for testing hydrogen systems.
The study aims to build knowledge on how hydrogen can be stored, refuelled and distributed at airports, forming the foundation for future testing and the development of solutions for both ground vehicles and, eventually, aircraft. “Although it will still be some years before we see hydrogen-powered aircraft in commercial service, we need time to gain experience with the infrastructure required at airports. That’s why it’s important to start this work now,” says Birgitte Johannessen, Hydrogen Programme Manager at Avinor.
The purpose of the study is to identify what is required to establish a hydrogen storage and refuelling station at an airport. It will cover technical specifications, regulatory requirements, infrastructure needs, cost estimates, logistics and supply chains, as well as operational procedures and safety and risk analyses.
