Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd announced that K LINE has participated in the Kobe Kansai Hydrogen Utilization Council founded together with the companies involved in various hydrogen-related projects with the goal of the implementation of a hydrogen society as well as development of hydrogen supply chain in the Kobe Kansai area.
Kansai area is one of the most advanced area in the world where various world’s leading projects concerning hydrogen supply and utilization are currently underway including the hydrogen supply chain pilot project with the effective utilization of brown coal in Australia conducted by CO 2-free Hydrogen Energy Supply-chain Technology Research Association, demonstration project of hydrogen cogeneration system at Kobe Port Island, and investigation on the possibilities for the introduction of hydrogen-fueled power generation.
In order to accelerate these efforts to achieve a hydrogen society as well as “Basic Hydrogen Strategy” and “Strategic Roadmap for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells” published by the Japanese government, the companies promoting hydrogen-related business have joined and founded the Council.
The member will conduct feasibility study in pursuit of the large-scale utilization of hydrogen in 2030’s by way of unifying experience acquired through existing projects and business resources owned by companies operating in Kobe/Kansai area.
The Agency for Natural Resources and Energy at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization and Kobe City which is participating in Hydrogen CGS will support the activity of the Council as observers.
The 10 largest coal producers and exporters in Indonesia:
- Indo Tambangraya Megah (ITMG)
- Bukit Asam (PTBA)
- Baramulti Sukses Sarana (BSSR)
- Harum Energy (HRUM)
- Adaro Energy (ADRO)
- Bumi Resources (BUMI)
- Mitrabara Adiperdana (MBAP)
- Samindo Resources (MYOH)
- United Tractors (UNTR)
- Berau Coal
Source: Steel Guru
