Norway-based UMOE Advanced Composites (UAC), a global supplier of large type IV glass fibre pressure vessels and transportation modules for CNG, biogas, and hydrogen, has been selected by EPC contractor MT Group to supply four 20-foot Type IV glass-fibre composite hydrogen storage containers for a hydrogen production and refueling station in Vilnius, Lithuania, slated to become operational in the second half of 2026.

UAC s Type IV pressure vessels, leveraging advanced composite materials for high strength-to-weight performance and compliance with high-pressure hydrogen standards, will support refueling for 16 buses, targeting an annual reduction of approximately 1,414 tonnes of CO by replacing diesel fleets and enhancing regional hydrogen infrastructure

The Vilnius project demonstrates how strategic planning and political commitment can turn sustainability goals into functional, high-impact infrastructure. UMOE Advanced Composites were able to meet all our requirements at a competitive price and will ensure we deliver a safe, robust, and technologically advanced hydrogen storage solution, said Mindaugas Zakaras, CEO, MT Group.

We are proud to support MT Group in another important step for Lithuania s clean-energy transition. Our Type IV glass fibre hydrogen storage technology balances performance, durability and cost-efficiency, helping our customers reduce emissions and improve project economics a critical factor for green hydrogen projects.  This makes our solution a strong fit for this pioneering project in Vilnius, said Tove R skaft, CEO, UMOE Advanced Composites. The hydrogen refueling station is expected to be operational in the second half of 2026.

Source  uac.no