Hydrogen engine technology joint venture (JV) JPNH2YDRO has opened a new R&D centre in Japan to advance internal combustion engine (ICE) development.
Equipped with an engine test bench and hydrogen refuelling station for ships, the CMB.TECH, Tsuneishi Facilities & Craft and Kambara Kisen JV site will focus on developing hydrogen engines for ships and heavy-duty road vehicles.
Once fully developed, the engines will be installed into Tsuneishi vessels, the JV said.
“The launch of this R&D Centre marks a significant step forward in Japan’s hydrogen engine development.
“It will also be a key hub for the homologation and approval of hydrogen dual fuel engines for the Japanese market, reinforcing JPNH2YDRO’s position in the push toward cleaner energy solution,” the company said.
Launched in 2021, JPNH2YDRO plans to develop hydrogen ICE technology for Japanese industrial and marine market.
Planning to use CMB.TECH’s experience in developing dual-fuel hydrogen engines, the CMB and Tsuneishi launched a dual-fuel hydrogen ferry in Japan.
Read more:New hydrogen-powered ferry revealed in Japan
Speaking to H2 View earlier this year, Roy Campe, CMB.TECH’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), said the dual-fuel technology offers a flexible route for vessel operators to cut emissions.
Sailing on fuels new and old: CMB.TECH’s dual-fuel hydrogen tech
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Originating as the cleantech division of the Belgian maritime group Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB), CMB.TECH has a legacy of over 130 years. In 2015, the subsidiary was tasked with exploring how to future-proof fleets with low-emission technology.
Fast forward almost a decade and CMB.TECH has become renowned across not only maritime but various heavy-duty mobility applications for its hydrogen dual-fuel internal combustion engine (ICE) technology.
Sitting with a construction order of more than 50 ships that will be powered by hydrogen or ammonia, Roy Campe, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at CMB.TECH, told H2 View that he believes the low-carbon technology could deliver more emissions savings than zero-emission solutions…
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