Asahi Kasei has secured governmental support to expand its manufacturing capacity for cell frames and membranes of alkaline water electrolyzers at its plant site in Kawasaki, Japan. The initiative is part of Japan's strategy to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, with green hydrogen being a key element. The company plans to build new plants with a capacity of at least 2 GW each by 2028, with an estimated total investment of ¥35 billion. This expansion will increase annual capacity to over 3 GW. Asahi Kasei aims to capitalize on the growing demand for green hydrogen and strengthen its position in the water electrolysis market. The company's executives express optimism about seizing market opportunities and expanding production to tap into the potential of hydrogen as a clean energy source. By establishing a stable supply chain, Asahi Kasei aims to support the realization of a hydrogen society and contribute to global efforts for a sustainable energy transition.