HNO International

What HNO International does

HNO International Inc. is a green hydrogen systems design, integration, and product development company founded in 2010 and headquartered in Temecula/Murrieta, California, with a production facility under construction in Katy, Texas. The company builds modular hydrogen infrastructure equipment based on alkaline electrolyzer technology, with its core product being the SHEP (Scalable Hydrogen Energy Platform), a 1.25MW unit that produces up to 500kg of compressed hydrogen per day within a footprint under 3,000 square feet. Complementary offerings include the HDU Mobile Refueler (portable dispensing at up to 700 bar and 3.6 kg/min), the CHRS Compact Hydrogen Refueling Station for FCEVs and HICEVs, the HyGrid intelligent hydrogen microgrid, a Hydrogen Carbon Cleaner for ICE engine maintenance, and containerized production/refueling systems. All products are marketed as "Made in USA."

HNO's go-to-market is enterprise direct sales targeting fleet operators, municipalities, and energy infrastructure developers in the United States, with a stated emphasis on local production-for-local-consumption hydrogen ecosystems. Revenue mechanics span hardware sales (SHEP, HDU, CHRS), multi-year hydrogen offtake agreements (a nearly $10M projected contract with a Texas-based mobility company for FCEV fleet supply), usage-based compressed hydrogen gas sales, and managed services tied to land and real estate development for refueling infrastructure. Reported FY2025 revenue was $65,561 against a net loss of $6,615,496 and an accumulated deficit of $52,050,190, with only $9,525 in cash on hand and a disclosed going-concern qualification. In January 2025 the company closed a $10,000,000 funding round to support Texas facility buildout, and its competitive set includes Nel, Plug Power, ITM Power, and Nikola — all substantially larger and better capitalized.

Name

HNO International

Legal name

HNO International Inc.

Website

https://hnointernational.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HNO International Inc. is a US-based green hydrogen systems developer producing modular alkaline electrolyzer production platforms (SHEP), mobile and stationary refueling stations, and hydrogen microgrids for enterprise fleet operators, municipalities, and energy infrastructure developers targeting the FCEV market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hydrogen Production Equipment

NAICS

Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydrogen Energy Storage & Power-to-X Equipment (electrolyzers, storage, fuel cell systems) (IMAGAHAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydrogen (Industrial & Mobility) (IMAEACAB), Hydrogen Storage Terminals, Depots & Bulk Logistics (Siting, Loading/Unloading) (EUAFAEAI), Hydrogen Production Supply & Offtake (Green/Blue H2) for Utility Blending (EUAJAJAF)

Keywords

• Green hydrogen production
• Hydrogen refueling stations
• Mobile hydrogen refueling
• Alkaline electrolyzer systems
• Modular hydrogen infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Murrieta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hydrogen Production Equipment Sales: Sale of hydrogen production platforms (SHEP), mobile refuelers (HDU), and compact refueling stations (CHRS) to enterprise customers. One-time hardware sales with potential for service contracts.
2. Hydrogen Offtake Agreements: Multi-year contracts to supply hydrogen for hydrogen fuel cell vehicle fleets. Projected to reach nearly $10 million in multi-year contracts as production scales.
3. Hydrogen Gas Sales: Production and sale of compressed hydrogen generated from the SHEP platform through integrated software management.
4. Land and Real Estate Development: Development of hydrogen refueling infrastructure on land and real estate properties.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HNO International designs, integrates, manufactures, and sells green hydrogen production and refueling systems. The core product is the SHEP (Scalable Hydrogen Energy Platform), a 1.25MW alkaline electrolyzer producing up to 500kg/day of compressed hydrogen, complemented by the HDU Mobile Refueler and CHRS Compact Hydrogen Refueling Station. The company also sells modular containerized systems, the HyGrid intelligent microgrid, and a Hydrogen Carbon Cleaner for engine maintenance.

Product overview

HNO International is a green hydrogen systems design, integration and product development company offering a portfolio of hydrogen-based applications. The core product is the SHEP™ (Scalable Hydrogen Energy Platform), a 1.25MW alkaline electrolyzer producing up to 500kg per day of compressed hydrogen. This is complemented by mobile and stationary refueling solutions including the HDU Mobile Refueler and CHRS Compact Hydrogen Refueling Station. Additional products include the HyGrid™ Micro Grid for distributed energy, the Hydrogen Carbon Cleaner for engine maintenance, and containerized production/refueling systems. The company operates in Katy, Texas with products targeting highway refueling infrastructure, fleet operations, land development, and domestic manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SHEP™ (Scalable Hydrogen Energy Platform): Scalable hydrogen production platform built on a 1.25MW alkaline electrolyzer that produces up to 500kg per day of compressed hydrogen from water.
• HyGrid™ Micro Grid
• CHRSTM (Compact Hydrogen Refueling Station)
• HDU (Hydrogen Delivery Unit) Mobile Refueler

Products and services

• SHEP (Scalable Hydrogen Energy Platform) A scalable hydrogen production platform built on a 1.25MW alkaline electrolyzer that produces up to 500kg per day of compressed hydrogen from water. Features integrated software to manage production and sale of hydrogen across a hydrogen network. Compact footprint under 3,000 sq ft, cost-effective, Made in USA. Sold to enterprise customers including fleet operators and municipalities.
• HDU (Hydrogen Delivery Unit) Mobile Refueler A cutting-edge portable hydrogen dispensing system designed to deliver hydrogen up to 700 bar at rates of up to 3.6 kg/min at locations most convenient for customers. Sold to enterprise customers requiring on-site mobile hydrogen delivery.
• CHRS (Compact Hydrogen Refueling Station) A compact hydrogen refueling station that delivers safe, efficient compressed hydrogen for fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and hydrogen internal combustion engine vehicles (HICEVs). Scalable and modular design for fleets and municipalities.
• Hydrogen Carbon Cleaner A stationary, compact system designed to provide carbon cleaning treatments for fleets and engine maintenance providers to enhance diesel, gasoline, and natural gas engine performance.
• HyGrid Intelligent Hydrogen Microgrid An intelligent hydrogen microgrid system for distributed energy management and deployment.
• Containerized Hydrogen Production/Refueling Systems Containerized systems for hydrogen production and refueling, offering modular and scalable deployment options for flexible siting.

Quantifiable outcome

• SHEP produces up to 500kg/day of compressed hydrogen
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Element One EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner logo displayed on HNO International website under Partners and Collaborations section.
• Green EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner logo displayed on HNO International website under Partners and Collaborations section.
• San Marcos (City)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner logo displayed on HNO International website under Partners and Collaborations section indicating municipal collaboration.
• San Diego State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner logo displayed on HNO International website under Partners and Collaborations section indicating academic collaboration.
• University of San DiegominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner logo displayed on HNO International website under Partners and Collaborations section indicating academic collaboration.
• UC RiversideminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner logo displayed on HNO International website under Partners and Collaborations section indicating academic collaboration.
• University of California San DiegominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner logo displayed on HNO International website under Partners and Collaborations section indicating academic collaboration.
• Energy Innovation NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner logo displayed on HNO International website under Partners and Collaborations section.
• RW BushaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner logo displayed on HNO International website under Partners and Collaborations section.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/donclimateowens

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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