What Tyczka Hydrogen does

Tyczka Hydrogen GmbH is a German hydrogen supplier and manufacturer that covers the full hydrogen value chain, from green production via electrolysis through compression, filling, transport and logistics, to refueling station operations. The company was established in September 2021 as a spin-off of the hydrogen business within the Tyczka Group, a family-owned industrial conglomerate with over 100 years of history in industrial gases and LPG. Its core technology encompasses electrolysis-based green hydrogen production (including a 5MW plant in Pfeffenhausen via the Hy2B joint venture and a planned 5MW plant at the Schweinfurt Hydrogen Hub), high-pressure compression, and refueling infrastructure supporting 350 and 700 bar gaseous hydrogen for heavy-duty transport and mobility applications. The company also operates refueling stations directly in Germany (Augsburg, Schweinfurt, Giengen an der Brenz, Hallstadt) and Austria (Völs, via the acquired MPREIS Hydrogen GmbH), and holds the distinction of being the first company certified as Trader & Distributor under the EU-RFNBO program by CertifHy.

The company generates revenue through three primary streams: sale of green hydrogen produced via electrolysis, operation of company-owned hydrogen refueling stations (transaction-based fuel sales), and customized supply solutions and application technology services for industrial and R&D customers. Its go-to-market is sales-led B2B, targeting mobility operators (fleet operators, logistics providers, public transit, rail), industrial customers (manufacturing, steel, chemical processes), and research institutions. Distribution is handled through owned refueling stations, a B2B hydrogen fueling card for commercial fleets, and direct industrial supply, all leveraging the Tyczka Group's established logistics network. Key customers include RWE, H2 Mobility, IAVF Antriebstechnik, DB Energie, Stadtwirtschaft Weimar, WTZ, Saarbahn, and SWB Energie Wasser. The company is a private GmbH headquartered in Geretsried, Germany, and is in an active infrastructure expansion phase supported by Bavarian state funding, multiple industry association memberships, and a recently completed full membership in the Clean Energy Partnership.

Name

Tyczka Hydrogen

Legal name

Tyczka Hydrogen GmbH

Website

https://tyczka-hydrogen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Tyczka Hydrogen GmbH is a German green hydrogen supplier covering the full value chain from electrolysis-based production through compression, logistics, and high-pressure refueling station operations, serving industrial customers, mobility operators, and research institutions across Germany and Austria.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Green Hydrogen Production and Supply

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (32512)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydrogen (Industrial & Mobility) (IMAEACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydrogen Production Supply & Offtake (Green/Blue H2) for Utility Blending (EUAJAJAF), Hydrogen Energy Storage & Power-to-X Equipment (electrolyzers, storage, fuel cell systems) (IMAGAHAM), Hydrogen & Derivative Fuels for Industry (H₂, Ammonia, Methanol) (EUABAJAC)

Keywords

• Green hydrogen supply
• Hydrogen refueling stations
• Industrial gas production
• Electrolysis hydrogen manufacturing
• Hydrogen distribution services

Headquarters

HQ city

Geretsried

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Green Hydrogen Sales: Production and sale of green hydrogen generated through electrolysis using renewable energy sources. Hydrogen is sold to industrial customers and mobility operators.
2. Hydrogen Refueling Station Operations: Operation and management of hydrogen refueling stations for vehicles including cars, buses, trucks, and trains. Revenue generated through fuel sales at company-operated stations.
3. Supply Solutions and Services: Customized hydrogen supply solutions including industrial gas supply, application technology, and related services for customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tyczka Hydrogen produces green hydrogen via electrolysis from renewable energy and delivers it through an integrated supply chain covering compression, filling, transport, logistics, and refueling station operations. The company supplies gaseous hydrogen at 350 and 700 bar for industrial customers (material use, high-temperature processes) and mobility operators (cars, buses, trucks, trains), and operates its own refueling station network across Germany and Austria.

Product overview

Tyczka Hydrogen operates as a hydrogen supplier and manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services across the entire hydrogen value chain. The core offering includes green hydrogen production via electrolysis, hydrogen supply and delivery, compression and filling services, transport logistics, and refueling station operations. Key products include: Wasserstoff-Angebot (hydrogen supply), Versorgungslösungen (supply solutions), Anwendungstechnik (application technology), and hydrogen refueling stations (H₂-Tankstellen). Services include hydrogen fuel cards for commercial customers and 24/7 emergency support. The company also operates large-scale electrolyzer infrastructure (5MW plants) and has expanded through acquisitions of existing refueling station networks.

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Products and services

• Green Hydrogen (Grüner Wasserstoff) Green hydrogen produced via electrolysis from renewable energy sources, sold to industrial and mobility customers for decarbonization applications.
• Hydrogen Supply (Wasserstoff-Angebot) Comprehensive hydrogen supply portfolio covering production, delivery, and application technology for industrial and mobility customers.
• Hydrogen Refueling Stations (H₂-Tankstellen) Operation and supply of hydrogen refueling stations dispensing gaseous hydrogen at 350 and 700 bar for heavy-duty transport and mobility applications.
• 5MW Electrolyzer Plant (5MW Elektrolyse-Anlage) Large-scale electrolyzer facility for green hydrogen production, including the operational plant at Pfeffenhausen and the planned facility at Schweinfurt port (Hydrogen Hub).
• Supply Solutions (Versorgungslösungen) Customized hydrogen supply solutions including storage solutions and application technology tailored to customer needs.
• Application Technology (Anwendungstechnik) Filling and application technology services including hydrogen storage solutions and H2 refueling station support for customers.
• Services and Support (Dienstleistungen und Service) Comprehensive service offerings including 24/7 emergency service (Notdienst), technical support, and maintenance for hydrogen infrastructure.
• H2 Fuel Card (H2-Tankkarte) Hydrogen fueling card service for commercial customers enabling access to Tyczka Hydrogen's refueling station network.

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Clean Energy Partnership (CEP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 2026Full member of Clean Energy Partnership (CEP) after completing six-month trial period. CEP is an expert committee focused on hydrogen mobility developing cross-industry technical standards, regulatory frameworks, and technologies to scale sustainable hydrogen mobility in road, rail, and industrial logistics.
• Poppe + PotthoffcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 2026Joint full member of Clean Energy Partnership. Poppe + Potthoff brings expertise in high-pressure hydrogen storage systems, while Tyczka Hydrogen contributes capabilities in green hydrogen production, distribution, and refueling station operations.
• H2 MobilitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with H2 Mobility for hydrogen supply. First supply contracts signed December 2024. H2 Mobility operates hydrogen refueling stations across Germany.
• Hy2BcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in hydrogen source through Hy2B since November 2021. Joint venture for hydrogen production. Operational electrolysis started October 2024 in Pfeffenhausen.
• MPREISminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation since July 2023 for green hydrogen sourcing from MPREIS. Strategic partnership for additional hydrogen source supply.
• Bavaria Funding ProgramcoreOthersBavaria's new funding program covering up to 80% of additional investment costs for hydrogen-powered trucks. Supports station acquisitions in Bavaria.
• Deutscher Wasserstoff- und Brennstoffzellen-VerbandcoreOthersActive member of German Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association
• Hydrogen EuropecoreOthersActive member of Hydrogen Europe at European level
• H2.B - Zentrum Wasserstoff.BayerncoreOthersActive member of Bavaria's hydrogen center initiative
• DVGW - Deutscher Verein des Gas- und WasserfachesminorOthersActive member of German Gas and Water Association
• EIGA - European Industrial Gases AssociationminorOthersActive member of European Industrial Gases Association

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• H2 Mobility Deutschland: Operates one of Germany's largest public hydrogen refueling networks and is a direct customer and supply counterpart of Tyczka Hydrogen. Closely aligned in product (gaseous H2 refueling), geography (Germany), and customer base (fleet operators, OEMs).

Broad incumbents

• Linde plc: Global industrial gases major with hydrogen production, supply, and refueling operations across Europe. Competes directly with Tyczka in merchant hydrogen supply and is now expanding green H2 and electrolyzer projects, but operates at vastly larger scale and across many gas products.
• Air Liquide: Industrial gas major supplying merchant hydrogen and operating refueling stations in Germany and across Europe. Overlaps with Tyczka in industrial gas supply and H2 mobility, with a much broader geographic and product footprint.
• Messer Group: Family-owned industrial gases company (similar ownership profile to Tyczka) with hydrogen supply and refueling activities in Germany and Europe. Directly comparable in industrial gas heritage and H2 product portfolio, though larger and more internationally diversified.
• Shell Hydrogen / Shell Mobility: Operates hydrogen refueling stations in Germany and supplies green H2 through its energy transition program. Competes with Tyczka in refueling infrastructure and industrial/mobility supply, backed by Shell's integrated energy balance sheet.
• TotalEnergies (TotalEnergies H2): Major integrated energy company developing green hydrogen production and refueling in Germany and broader Europe. Overlaps with Tyczka in mobility and industrial H2 supply but operates across a much wider energy portfolio.

Emerging players

• Nel ASA: Norwegian electrolyzer and hydrogen refueling station provider with German and European deployments. Comparable in electrolyzer and refueling technology, though Nel is a focused equipment manufacturer rather than an integrated H2 supplier like Tyczka.
• ITM Power: UK-based electrolyzer manufacturer with hydrogen refueling projects in Germany and the EU. Comparable technology overlap (PEM electrolysis, refueling), though ITM is upstream equipment-focused while Tyczka is the integrated downstream operator.
• Everfuel A/S: European green hydrogen producer and distributor building refueling stations in Germany, Denmark, and the Nordics. Closely comparable integrated business model (production through dispensing) with a similar Germany-centric deployment profile.

Others

• Hy2B (Hy2Gen Wasserstoff Braunsbedra): Joint venture partner of Tyczka for green hydrogen production at Pfeffenhausen. Comparable electrolyzer-based hydrogen production technology; differs as a JV partner/supplier rather than direct refueling competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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