Ebara Elliott Secured Order for Hydrogen Pump System
The liquid-hydrogen pump will power a mobile refueling trailer for aviation ground operations.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Oil and Gas
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Ebara Elliott Energy has been contracted by Chart Ferox to supply a specialized liquid-hydrogen pump system. This technology will be integrated into a mobile refueling trailer to support the GOLIAT aviation project.
Why it matters
The project aims to demonstrate high-flow hydrogen handling capabilities required for the next generation of aircraft ground infrastructure. It is currently backed by €10.8 million in funding from the European Union Horizon Europe programme.
The GOLIAT initiative is supported by €10.8 million in funding from the European Union Horizon Europe programme. This project marks a significant effort to develop infrastructure capable of handling liquid-hydrogen refueling for aircraft.
The players
Ebara Elliott Energy
A specialist manufacturer of rotating equipment and fluid handling technology for the energy and industrial sectors.
Chart Ferox
A designer and manufacturer of cryogenic storage and transport equipment for the global gas and hydrogen markets.
Airbus
A multinational aerospace corporation that is coordinating the GOLIAT project to advance hydrogen aviation infrastructure.
The details
The pump system will be integrated into a mobile trailer, which serves as the core mobile refueling unit for the Ground Operations of Liquid hydrogen Aircraft (GOLIAT) project. Design validation is taking place at a Chart Ferox facility located in the Czech Republic. Once completed, the mobile unit will undergo performance testing in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Timeline
The GOLIAT project launched in 2024.
Market Landscape
The GOLIAT project follows a pattern of targeted infrastructure investment set by the European Union Horizon Europe programme. This initiative reflects a broader push to standardize high-flow liquid-hydrogen handling for aviation, extending the scope of existing aerospace ground-handling precedents.
Operators in the hydrogen value chain should track the testing outcomes in Bristol as a benchmark for mobile fueling efficiency. Monitoring these pilot results will provide insight into the potential regulatory and technical requirements for future hydrogen-ready airport infrastructure.
The takeaway
The move toward liquid-hydrogen ground systems indicates a shift toward specialized, mobile refueling solutions for heavy aviation. Business owners should monitor the GOLIAT project's performance milestones to gauge the commercial readiness of large-scale liquid-hydrogen handling equipment.
Further reading
For broader trends in infrastructure development, view the Oil and Gas section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Hydrogen Fuel News.
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