Mitsubishi Power Sets Up the Takasago Hydrogen Park in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
Mitsubishi Power, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), has inaugurated the Takasago Hydrogen Park, a first-of-its-kind integrated hydrogen testing facility in the world. Situated in the Hyogo Prefecture at MHI’s Takasago Machinery Works in Japan, the facility has begun its hydrogen production via electrolysis.
The park is systematically sectioned into three core areas: hydrogen generation, its storage, and subsequent utilization. For the production segment, the facility boasts an alkaline electrolyser, crafted by the Norwegian company HydrogenPro AS, which is projected to yield up to 1,100 Nm3/h of hydrogen. The produced hydrogen will then be stored in equipment designed to house up to 39,000 Nm3.
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Aiming to enhance the reliability of their product offerings, Mitsubishi Power intends to validate co-firing of hydrogen along with 100% hydrogen combustion in gas turbines on-premises. These validation processes are set to be executed at the T-Point 2 combined cycle power plant, which is located within the utilization sector of the park. This plant is equipped with Mitsubishi Power's JAC large frame gas turbine, possessing a capacity of 450 MW, and also houses the mid-range H-25 gas turbine with a 40 MW capacity.
The hydrogen produced at this facility will undergo tests for validating its capability for 30% co-firing at T-Point 2, a combined cycle power plant connected to the grid. Mitsubishi Power aims to conclude these tests before this year wraps up.
Furthermore, Mitsubishi Power is actively engaging in the development of a spectrum of hydrogen production techniques, including SOEC, AEM water electrolysers, and the innovative turquoise-hydrogen production technology that generates hydrogen without releasing carbon via pyrolysis. The company plans to validate these methods at the park before launching them commercially.
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MHI Group’s ambition, termed 'Mission Net Zero,' focuses on achieving carbon neutrality by 2040. This hydrogen park is a significant step in that direction. The overarching strategy also emphasizes the decarbonization of existing setups and the realization of a CO2 solutions ecosystem. As a part of their roadmap, validating the 100% hydrogen combustion in the H-25 gas turbine is slated for 2024.
According to the article by Procurement Resource, Mitsubishi Power has launched the Takasago Hydrogen Park in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, marking the world's premier integrated hydrogen testing facility. The park, which has commenced hydrogen production, is segmented into production, storage, and utilization areas. It uses a Norwegian-made electrolyser to produce hydrogen, which is then stored and tested for co-firing in gas turbines. Mitsubishi Power is also exploring various hydrogen production methods and aims for commercial validation. This initiative is part of MHI Group's 'Mission Net Zero' strategy targeting carbon neutrality by 2040, with a milestone set for hydrogen combustion validation in 2024.
