Japan’s trio establishes hydrogen-powered engine venture

The companies have named Seiji Shindo as the new President of HyEng. Kawasaki, Yanmar and Japan Engine each own 33.33% of the company.

The main business activities will include:

• Development of hydrogen engine (basic technology);
• Development of international standards and rules for hydrogen fuel supply systems;
• Integration of hydrogen fuel supply systems;
• Maintenance and operation of hydrogen fuel engine demonstration facilities.

Due to a growing need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, marine engines are expected to transition to various alternative fuels in the coming years. Among the many alternatives, hydrogen is attracting global interest for its application in a wide range of energy and mobility industrial sectors as a fuel that offers zero-emissions according to the reports published in offshore-energy.biz.