Kawasaki's Commitment to Global Liquefied Hydrogen Project in Australia
Key Ideas
- Kawasaki Heavy Industries aims to produce clean liquefied hydrogen from coal in Victoria, Australia for transportation to Japan.
- Japan Suiso Energy, Ltd., with Kawasaki's majority ownership, secured funding from the Japanese Government for the project's commercialization phase.
- The commercialization demonstration phase will now be conducted in Japan to meet Green Innovation Fund program timelines and ensure facilities are ready by 2030.
- Kawasaki plans to establish a global liquefied hydrogen supply chain, exploring Victoria as a potential hydrogen source for the project.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries has expressed its dedication to a large-scale initiative aimed at producing clean liquefied hydrogen from coal in Victoria, Australia, for subsequent transportation to Japan. The company's subsidiary, Japan Suiso Energy, Ltd. (JSE), in which Kawasaki holds a majority share, has received financial support from the Japanese Government to advance the commercialization demonstration phase of the project. However, due to time constraints specified in the Green Innovation Fund (GIF) program, JSE has opted to modify the scope of the commercialization demonstration phase, moving it to Japan. This strategic decision ensures that the commercial-scale facilities necessary for the project's full commercialization by 2030 will be completed on time. Additionally, Kawasaki is actively involved in developing a global commercial-scale international liquefied hydrogen supply chain that includes Victoria. The company will further explore the feasibility of utilizing the Victoria project as a potential hydrogen source, showcasing its commitment to sustainable energy solutions and international collaboration in the hydrogen sector.