Eneos and Chiyoda Collaboration on MCH Plant in Brisbane Driving Hydrogen Innovation
Key Ideas
- Eneos awards Chiyoda Corporation an EPC contract for a direct methylcyclohexane electrosynthesis (MCH) plant in Brisbane, Australia, to explore hydrogen carrier technology.
- The project, funded by Eneos and NEDO, aims to establish a large-scale hydrogen supply chain and develop direct MCH electrosynthesis technology for sustainable energy production.
- Construction of the green hydrogen facility, equipped with a large-scale direct MCH electrolyser, is scheduled to begin this year, with the first MCH production expected next year.
- Eneos anticipates the AUD $200m facility to produce 680kg of hydrogen per day, with plans to ship a portion of the hydrogen carrier to Japan following production start.
Eneos Corporation has awarded Chiyoda Corporation an equipment, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for a direct methylcyclohexane electrosynthesis (MCH) plant in Brisbane, Australia. The project, built upon a previous demonstration, aims to identify obstacles for the future implementation of the hydrogen carrier MCH. It will feature a large-scale direct MCH electrolyser developed by Eneos. The construction of this green hydrogen facility is set to commence this year, with the first MCH production expected in the following year. Eneos has plans for the facility to produce 680kg of hydrogen per day, with intentions to ship a portion of the hydrogen carrier to Japan. This initiative is part of the Green Innovation Fund Projects commissioned by NEDO to establish a large-scale hydrogen supply chain and enhance direct MCH electrosynthesis technology. Chiyoda, as an integrated engineering company, expressed commitment to the EPC business and advancing innovative technology for a sustainable society. The previous demonstration plant integrated an electrolyser with a solar power system, producing green MCH from renewable energy. Further trials and demonstrations are in progress, with Eneos aiming to transport the produced hydrogen from Australia to Japan for extraction. This collaboration signifies a step towards sustainable energy production and the development of a robust hydrogen supply chain.