Advancing Hydrogen Supply Chain: Collaborative Study on Liquefied Hydrogen Carriers
Key Ideas
- Kawasaki, Imabari Shipbuilding, and Japan Marine United to conduct a joint study on efficient construction schemes for liquefied hydrogen carriers.
- The study aims to establish a feasible collaboration for building carriers to transport large volumes of hydrogen, crucial for a hydrogen supply chain.
- ABS and Pusan National University partner for research on liquid hydrogen carriers. South Korea plans to build the world's largest liquid hydrogen carrier.
- These initiatives highlight a growing focus on developing infrastructure for hydrogen transportation and contribute to advancing towards a carbon-neutral society.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (Kawasaki), Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., and Japan Marine United Corporation have announced a joint study to explore the construction of liquefied hydrogen carriers. The study aims to assess the feasibility of a collaborative construction scheme that optimizes their resources for building carriers that can transport significant amounts of hydrogen. This initiative is crucial for establishing a robust hydrogen supply chain to support the transition to a carbon-neutral society.
In a separate development, ABS and the Hydrogen Ship Technology Center at Pusan National University have signed a memorandum of understanding for joint research on liquid hydrogen carriers and cryogenic engineering. This partnership signifies a commitment to advancing technology for hydrogen transportation. Furthermore, South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy has unveiled plans for a project to construct the world's largest liquid hydrogen carrier through a public-private partnership.
These collaborative efforts and investments in research highlight a growing emphasis on developing infrastructure and technology for hydrogen transportation. By focusing on the construction of liquefied hydrogen carriers, these initiatives contribute to the progress towards a sustainable energy future and the realization of a carbon-neutral society.