Green Hydrogen Project in Beer Production: Collaborative Effort in Hokkaido
Key Ideas
- Collaborative Project: Mitsubishi Corporation, Kirin Brewery, and others are working on a green hydrogen demonstration project to convert part of the fuel used in the steam boiler at Kirin Brewery Hokkaido to green hydrogen.
- Environmental Impact: Switching to green hydrogen is expected to reduce GHG emissions by 464 tons per year and replace up to approximately 23% of the annual heat demand with hydrogen at the Chitose Brewery.
- Company Roles: Kirin Brewery focuses on using hydrogen-derived steam, Mitsubishi Corporation handles commercial aspects, Takasago Thermal Engineering is involved in hydrogen production, and Miura provides hydrogen-fired boilers.
- Long-Term Goals: The project, set to start in June 2026, aims to verify GHG emission reductions and address technical issues over a 10-year demonstration period, contributing to the companies' efforts towards sustainability and decarbonization.
Mitsubishi Corporation, Kirin Brewery, MCKB Energy Service Co., Takasago Thermal Engineering, and Miura are collaborating on a green hydrogen demonstration project at Kirin Brewery Hokkaido in Chitose. The project involves converting part of the fuel used in the steam boiler to green hydrogen to be used in the beer production process. This switch is anticipated to reduce GHG emissions by 464 tons annually and replace up to 23% of the heat demand with hydrogen. Various companies have specific roles in the project: Kirin Brewery focuses on using hydrogen-derived steam, Mitsubishi Corporation manages commercial aspects, Takasago Thermal Engineering deals with hydrogen production and facility design, and Miura provides hydrogen-fired boilers. The construction is set to begin in April 2025, with operations starting in June 2026 for a 10-year demonstration period. This initiative aligns with the companies' goals of achieving sustainability and reducing GHG emissions. Kirin Brewery aims for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, while Mitsubishi Corporation targets net-zero GHG emissions and a low-carbon energy supply. Through this project, the companies aim to enhance their technical knowledge of energy conversion to advance their sustainability objectives.
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