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We set forth our mission to establish a comprehensive system for producing, transporting, storing and utilizing hydrogen and electricity in the maritime sector and to become a leading energy trading company both in domestic and international markets. To achieve our goal, we are advancing the following four key projects:
HANARIA (Hydrogen Fuel Cell Ship) Project
Japan’s first hybrid vessel powered by hydrogen and biodiesel fuel, “HANARIA” (238 gross tons, capacity of approximately 100 passengers), inaugurated operation in April 2024 and is currently providing sightseeing cruses primarily in the Kanmon area. In collaboration with enterprises, organizations and municipalities in the area, we break away the existing passenger ships concepts and put forward a brand-new utilization of ships as a frontrunner in the Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Group’s decarbonization initiatives.
SeaEra (Offshore Hydrogen Station) Project
This project aims to commercialize a barge-type hydrogen production plant that uses onshore electricity to electrolyze seawater, producing, storing, and supplying hydrogen. With support from the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) from 2022 to 2023, we conducted a feasibility study with four other partners. We will utilize the knowledge and expertise gaind toward the realization of a hydrogen supply infrastructure in maritime sector.
SHE’s (Hydrogen-Fueled Cargo Ship) Project
This project is focused on the development and introduction of a next-generation domestic cargo ship powered by hydrogen, aiming for environmentally friendly freight transport. Seven participating companies, including us, are leading the initiative to reduce GHG emissions from domestic shipping.
Contributing to an Efficient and Safe Hydrogen Supply Chain
As one of the options for storage and transportation of hydrogen, we are exploring a hydrogen supply chain utilizing methylcyclohexane (MCH), which is produced by the catalytic reaction of hydrogen with toluene. Since MCH is a stable liquid at ordinary temperatures and pressures and its volume is 1/500th that of hydrogen gas, it enables quite easy storage and transportation of hydrogen. By leveraging this technology, we will work toward the realization of an efficient and safe hydrogen supply system.