MHI Demonstrates Long-Term Success in Hydrogen Refuelling Operations
Key Ideas
- MHI achieves 50 days of successful hydrogen refuelling operations using its Class Ultra-High-Pressure Liquid Hydrogen Booster Pump at the Livermore Hydrogen Hub in the US.
- The pump completed 1,500 refuelling cycles without downtime or major parts replacement, showcasing significant progress towards a future hydrogen economy.
- The pump, offering high flow rates of 160kg of hydrogen per hour at 900 bar, will be installed at a large-scale hydrogen station in Japan for commercial operation in the coming year.
- The global hydrogen refuelling sector is seeing growth, with over 1,100 hydrogen refuelling stations in operation worldwide and plans for further expansion, especially in Asia and Europe.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has achieved a milestone in hydrogen refuelling operations by conducting 50 days of successful operations using its Class Ultra-High-Pressure Liquid Hydrogen Booster Pump at the Livermore Hydrogen Hub in the US. The pump, which completed 1,500 refuelling cycles without any downtime or major parts replacement, demonstrated long-term durability and progress towards a future hydrogen economy. Providing high flow rates of 160kg of hydrogen per hour at 900 bar, MHI pumped approximately 140 tonnes of liquid hydrogen over 1,200 operational hours. The successful test, initiated in April 2023 and completed in November 2024, signifies a significant step for hydrogen infrastructure development. MHI plans to install the pump at a large-scale hydrogen station in Japan for commercial operation next year, aiming to contribute to the global market with advanced hydrogen solutions. On a global scale, the hydrogen refuelling sector is expanding rapidly, with over 1,100 stations operational worldwide as of 2023. Notably, Asian markets, particularly Japan, China, and South Korea, lead in station numbers, surpassing Europe. Furthermore, several countries have announced plans for more hydrogen refuelling stations, with the EU mandating infrastructural developments through the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR). The growth trajectory of hydrogen refuelling stations aligns with the Hydrogen Council's predictions, emphasizing the importance of government support in achieving deployment targets for a sustainable future.