FORVIA signs MOU with BayoTech to support hydrogen infrastructure development in North America

APRIL 28TH, 2025

FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, and BayoTech, a global leader in hydrogen production and distribution solutions, have executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on and jointly offer integrated high-pressure hydrogen gas storage and transportation solutions.

The collaboration focuses on FORVIA’s Type III hydrogen storage vessels and BayoTech’s ability to develop and manufacture Multi Element Gas Container systems (MEGCs). BayoTech manufactures high-capacity MEGC solutions at its Oklahoma facility, where precision engineering, quality processes, and strong partnerships drive the company’s mission to deliver reliable hydrogen production and distribution solutions. FORVIA’s expertise in lightweight carbon fiber composite storage vessels complements BayoTech’s capabilities, together addressing the need for high-quality, affordable, and intelligent off-grid hydrogen storage in the North American market.

In the United States, about 50 open fuel stations currently provide hydrogen to support more than 12,000 hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicles alongside additional infrastructure projects. The anticipated growth in hydrogen powered medium and heavy-duty vehicles is expected to significantly increase demand, meaning FORVIA and BayoTech’s collaboration is positioned to help further support future growth in this sector.

“The future of hydrogen depends on solutions that are both practical and scalable,” said Jeff Harrington, Senior Vice President of High Pressure Equipment at BayoTech. “By combining FORVIA’s storage technology with BayoTech’s manufacturing capabilities, we are delivering the building blocks needed for a resilient, accessible hydrogen economy.”

"FORVIA and BayoTech’s collaboration will look to enable cost effective solutions for customers to scale their fleets, marking a crucial first step in bringing a new level of maturity for the hydrogen infrastructure industry in North America,” said Michael Gras, North America General Manager of Hydrogen Solutions at FORVIA.

Building on each company’s strengths, the collaboration merges FORVIA’s expertise in lightweight carbon fiber composite hydrogen storage vessels and BayoTech’s leadership in high-capacity MEGC solutions. Together, they aim to deliver scalable, integrated solu-tions for high-pressure gas storage and transportation, advancing the hydrogen economy and supporting the growth of hydrogen infrastructure in North America.

About BayoTech
BayoTech, an innovator in hydrogen solutions, is committed to addressing the global need for reliable, cost-effective, and low-carbon hydrogen. BayoTech sites hydrogen production close to demand and distributes it to consumers via high-pressure gas transport and stor-age equipment. Customers are accelerating the decarbonization of their energy and trans-portation systems through BayoTech’s supply of hydrogen molecules and equipment.

For more information, please visit www.bayotech.us or contact marketing@bayotech.us.

About FORVIA
FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary tech-nology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA. With over 150,000 people, includ-ing more than 15,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 13,000 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide. In 2024, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 27 billion euros. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the CAC SBT 1.5° indice. FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com

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