Japanese engineering firm JGC Corporation has secured the front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract for a pioneering green hydrogen and methylcyclohexane (MCH) project in Malaysia, spearheaded by compatriots ENEOS and Sumitomo.
The ambitious initiative aims to establish a carbon-neutral hydrogen supply chain, leveraging renewable energy sources and innovative transportation methods to meet the growing demand for clean energy in Japan.
ENEOS, Sumitomo, and their partner SEDC Energy aim to develop a CO2-free hydrogen supply chain that begins with the production of green hydrogen using electricity sourced from renewable energy, particularly hydroelectric power plants in Sarawak, East Malaysia. The hydrogen will then be converted into MCH, a highly efficient form of hydrogen transportation, for delivery to Japan via marine transportation.
The utilization of MCH as a carrier for hydrogen transportation represents a significant technological innovation in the field of clean energy. Unlike gaseous hydrogen, MCH is a liquid at room temperature and pressure, significantly reducing volume and simplifying storage and transportation logistics. This innovation enhances the viability and efficiency of hydrogen supply chains, facilitating the widespread adoption of hydrogen as a clean and sustainable energy source.
The ENEOS and Sumitomo green hydrogen project in Malaysia holds immense potential to catalyze the transition towards a decarbonized society.
