MOL's Winz Maru: Pioneering Green Hydrogen Supply from Ship to Shore in Tokyo
Key Ideas
- MOL successfully supplied green hydrogen from the Winz Maru yacht to an onshore location in Tokyo, a global first for offshore use.
- The yacht uses wind energy for propulsion and electricity generation, with hydrogen produced onboard for power when wind speeds are low.
- Hydrogen is stored as methylcyclohexane for safer transportation, and MOL plans to develop a large-scale hydrogen-producing cargo ship by 2030.
- Continued hydrogen production activities onboard Winz Maru with plans to produce 200 litres of MCH by 2025.
Japanese shipping company Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) achieved a significant milestone by successfully supplying green hydrogen from the demonstration yacht Winz Maru to an onshore location in Tokyo. The Winz Maru utilizes wind energy for both propulsion and electricity generation, employing onboard turbines to produce hydrogen when wind speeds are inadequate. Stored in the form of methylcyclohexane (MCH), the hydrogen ensures safer storage and transport. MOL's ambitions include the development of a large-scale hydrogen-producing cargo vessel by 2030 based on the insights gained from this groundbreaking demonstration. The company plans to further its hydrogen production activities on the Winz Maru, aiming to produce 200 litres of MCH by 2025. This innovative approach showcases the potential for green hydrogen in the shipping industry and contributes to the advancement of renewable energy solutions.