Hydrogen Containers (MEGCs)
An Efficient and Safe Solution for Global H2 Transport
Hydrogen containers, also known as Multiple-Element Gas Containers (MEGCs), are now a key component for the international transport of compressed hydrogen. They enable scalable, safe, and flexible logistics, which is crucial for industry, mobility, and energy supply.
Thanks to their modular design, high storage capacity, and international certifications, the new MEGCs from Rheinmetall offer a reliable infrastructure for efficiently transporting hydrogen by road, rail, and sea – today and in the future.
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Multiple-Element Gas Container (MEGC)
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Benefits
Our Rheinmetall next-generation hydrogen containers (Multiple-Element Gas Container/MEGC) offer maximum safety, high reliability, and large H₂ capacity in 20- and 40-foot formats. Our in-house pressure vessel production and complete in-house assembly result in efficient, series-ready systems for mobile and stationary applications.
- Industrialized automotive quality with genuine series production capability
- Up to 1,100 kg of hydrogen per container (380 bar)
- Type IV pressure vessel Generation II with multifilament winding
- More storage volume, less material usage, better cost-effectiveness
- IoT service system Generation III for networked, predictive operation
- ADR, ADN, RID compliant on request
- Europe-wide service and maintenance network
High-Efficiency Hydrogen Storage – Engineered for Safety, Scale and Future.
MEGC HUB – Use Case
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Technical Data & specifications
| Operating pressure | 380 bar |
| Vessel technology | Type IV (Low dead weight, maximum corrosion resistance) |
| Container sizes |
20 FT: LxWxH 6,058 x 2,438 x 2,750 mm (ISO 668) 40 FT: LxWxH 12,192 x 2,438 x 2,750 mm (ISO 668) |
| H2 capacity | Up to 1,100 kg of pure hydrogen per transport unit |
| Regulations & directives |
Compliant with ADR, ADN, and RID (Certifications available on request) (ADR 6.8, DIN EN 13807, CSC) |
High-Efficiency Hydrogen Storage
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