Toho Acetylene, Installation of Hydrogen Production Facility Capacity

Install hydrogen generation equipment to expand demand and achieve a stable supply Toho Acetylene Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tagajo City, Miyagi Prefecture, President and CEO: Etsuya Ikeda) announces that it has decided to newly install manufacturing equipment for hydrogen generation equipment at Toho Sakata Suiso Co., Ltd., a group subsidiary (Headquarters: Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture, Ownership ratio: Toho Acetylene 100%). The investment amount is approximately 1 billion yen. Hydrogen is an energy source for decarbonization aimed at preventing global warming and used in various fields such as semiconductors, fuel cells, and electronics, with further demand expansion anticipated in the future. Toho Acetylene is enhancing their production capabilities in anticipation of the […]

J-POWER started Hydrogen production at coal gasification and hydrogen refining facility

The hydrogen will be liquefied, and will be transported seaborne to the hydrogen discharging terminal on Kobe Airport Island Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. (referred to as J-POWER) announced on 1 Feb 2021, commencement of hydrogen production from the coal gasification and hydrogen refining facility in the Japan-Australia Hydrogen Energy Supply Chain (HESC) project. The Latrobe Valley (Victoria, Australia) coal is low-grade featuring low carbonisation and high moisture and impurities content. Despite its huge deposit, it is not suitable for transportation mainly due to its high moisture content. Most of the coal remains unused except for limited purposes like consumption at power plants adjacent to mining areas. This project aims […]

Iwatani Green Hydrogen Production, Liquefaction, and Import

Jointly with Fortescue Metals Group in Australia and Kawasaki Heavy Industries Iwatani Corporation (head office: Osaka and Tokyo; president: Hiroshi Majima; capital: 35 billion yen) announced that they will start consideration to operationalize green hydrogen production, liquefaction, and import to be performed jointly with Fortescue Metals Group (hereinafter, “Fortescue”), an Australian mining company, and Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (hereinafter, “KHI”) with a view to establishing hydrogen supply chains in the future. Under the MOU, the three parties plan to investigate the production of liquid hydrogen from renewable energy in Australia and overseas for import into Japan. Fortescue is a global leader in the iron ore industry and in line with […]

Iwatani begins a study into green hydrogen production, liquefaction, and importing, to launch business with Stanwell, Australia

Iwatani Corporation (Head Offices: Osaka and Tokyo, President: Hiroshi Majima, Paid-in Capital:35 billion yen) has begun a study into the production of green hydrogen, liquefaction, and import, with the goals of launching business with Australian power company Stanwell and building a large-scale hydrogen supply chain in the future. In this study, Iwatani plans to produce hydrogen in the state of Queensland, Australia, using renewable energy such as solar and wind power. Iwatani is also examining ways to liquefy the green hydrogen it will produce at a liquid hydrogen plant and export it to Japan using large liquid hydrogen carriers. Operated directly by the state government, Stanwell is the largest power […]

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Expansion and reinforcement of technology development project for practical storage and use of energy using hydrogen

Extension of term and expansion of consigned companies for NEDO renewable energy system technology development project in Namie town, Fukushima Prefecture Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation (Head Office: Kawasaki, Kanagawa; President and CEO: Mamoru Hatazawa; hereinafter “Toshiba ESS”), Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc. (Head Office: Sendai, Miyagi; President: Kojiro Higuchi; hereinafter “Tohoku Electric Power”), Tohoku Electric Power Network Co., Inc. (Head Office: Sendai, Miyagi; President: Mitsuhiro Sakamoto; hereinafter “Tohoku Electric Power Network”), Iwatani Corporation (Head Office: Osaka; President: Hiroshi Majima; hereinafter “Iwatani”), and Asahi Kasei Corporation (Head Office: Tokyo; President: Hideki Kobori; hereinafter “Asahi Kasei”), regarding “Hydrogen social construction technical development project/Hydrogen energy system technical development/Technical development concerning business […]

Established the Hydrogen Utilization Study Group in Chubu

Launched to Study the Potential for Large-scale Hydrogen Use in the Chubu Region Ten private companies working to promote hydrogen utilization (listed below) have established the Hydrogen Utilization Study Group in Chubu (hereinafter “Group”) to create demand for hydrogen and build a supply chain for stable hydrogen utilization in the Chubu region. This Group will take its first effort in Japan to conduct cross-sectional studies in various industries such as energy (oil, gas and electricity), petrochemicals, automobiles and finance. [Participant companies] As of March 6, 2020. Alphabetized, (*)Secretariat companies. Air Liquide Japan G.K., Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc., Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd., Iwatani Corporation, JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation, […]

Air Liquide opens Oguchi hydrogen station, in Japan

Air Liquide Japan Ltd. is opening a hydrogen station in Oguchi in Aichi Prefecture. Oguchi is located in the northwestern part of Aichi prefecture, a convenient place where numerous trunk roads run close by. The station will commence operation from May 25th, and frequent use by the residents and companies in the broader Chubu Area is expected. The Oguchi Hydrogen Station is the second Air Liquide station deployed in the frame of the Japan Hydrogen Mobility (JHyM) national consortium, following the station opened in Gamagori on April 28, 2019, and the fourth within the Aichi prefecture (including the two stations already in operation at Nagoya Atsuta and Toyota Interchange Hydrogen […]

TNSC Announces Investment in Ally Hi-Tech

　Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation (“TNSC”) announces investment to Ally Hi-Tech Co., Ltd. (“ALLY”), a Chinese manufacturer of hydrogen gas generators. 　TNSC is pursuing expansion of gas-related technologies through M&A under its open innovation strategy under the Ortus Stage 2, medium-term management plan. In recent years, TNSC is striving to strengthen hydrogen and HyCO as one of the key gas businesses. 　ALLY, established in 2000 in Sichuan China, is the company handling hydrogen generator systems. With its engineering capability, ALLY provides small-mid scale of hydrogen generators in China. The company gained its credibility with supplying consistent quality along with cost competitiveness. 　Their professional operation leads to the awarding of major China’s […]

Iwatani Corporation of America Acquires Four Hydrogen-refueling Stations in California from Messer (formerly Linde, LLC)

Acquisition Marks Iwatani’s Entry into U.S. Market Iwatani Corporation of America, a wholly owned subsidiary of Iwatani Corporation (8088: Tokyo Stock Exchange) announced on May 10 that it has recently acquired four hydrogenrefueling stations in California from Messer (formerly Linde, LLC). The stations are Open Retail Stations providing hydrogen fuel to consumers in support of rapidly growing demand for zero-emission fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). The four retail stations are capable of supplying up to 350 kg of hydrogen per day and are located in: West Sacramento Mountain View San Ramon San Juan Capistrano The acquisition marks Iwatani’s entry into the United States hydrogen-refueling station market and expands the company’s […]

Air Liquide opens Gamagori Hydrogen Station, first-ever hydrogen station to open inside a Resort Complex facility in Japan

On April 22, Air Liquide Japan Ltd. is opening a station inside a Resort Complex facility, “Laguna Ten Bosch” in Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture. This is the first time that a hydrogen station is opening within a Resort facility. This presence will contribute to meet increasing demand for hydrogen powered vehicles in the Higashi-Mikawa region, as well as to raise awareness on hydrogen as a key solution for the energy transition, in particular for clean mobility, and contribute to its recognition in society. The Gamagori Hydrogen Station is the first Air Liquide station to be deployed in the frame of the Japan Hydrogen Mobility (JHyM) national consortium. It is also […]