Mitsui E&S to provide equipment for Japan’s ‘first’ offshore hydrogen station

Japan’s Mitsui E&S has received an order from compatriot Tsuneishi Corporation for a VD4-250GH-OL high-pressure, high-flow hydrogen compressor for use in what is said to be Japan’s “first” offshore hydrogen station.

Specifically, the VD4-250GH-OL will be used at the station to supply hydrogen to hydrogen-fueled ships, including tugboats equipped with hydrogen co-firing engines. To note, the station is being built by JPN H2YDRO.

According to Mitsui, the VD4-250GH-OL’s design, optimized for longevity, enables stable hydrogen compression with minimal downtime and is equipped with technologies based on long track record in high-flow compressors for petroleum refining and chemical plants all over the world by Mitsui E&S and expertise in high-pressure hydrogen compression technology by Kaji Technology Corporation.

“The VD4-250GH-OL boasts high reliability and durability with the ability to compress hydrogen up to 50 MPa at a flow rate of 100 kg/h,” Mitsui added.

The compressor is also characterized by its high-pressure high flow rate, Mitsui said, pointing out: “Even with this flow rate, it is physically smaller than existing compressors, making it a space-saving compressor that can be used in a wide range of processes for the transportation and supply of hydrogen.”

Mitsui intends to continue with the supply of its compressors to facilities such as hydrogen stations and hydrogen production equipment in the hydrogen market, as well as to SAF plants.