Port plan to supply hydrogen

摘要

JAPANESE companies Chiyoda and Mitsubishi are partnering with the Port of Rotterdam Authority and Koole Terminals in the Netherlands to carry out a study into importing hydrogen into the north-west European port.The companies signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly study importing hydrogen on a commercial scale using Chiyoda's hydrogen storage and transportation technology.Chiyoda's SEPRA Hydrogen technology uses a liquefied organic hydrogen carrier, with methylcyclohexane - a liquid produced from toluene and hydrogen - acting as the carrier for the hydrogen.Methylcyclohexane can be handled in a liquid state at ambient temperature and pressure, making it comparable to petroleum and other chemical products, which Chiyoda claims allows it to be stored and transported safely."By utilising existing infrastructure and current international petrochemical standards, the massive initial investment burden is significantly reduced," Chiyoda said a statement.