Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has claimed that it would manufacture hydrogen in huge amounts using a next-generation reactor known as the “high-temperature gas-cooled reactor (HTGR).”
The validation experiment will begin in 2022 and will be completed in the first part of 2030. Low cost and decarbonization can be considered if hydrogen is created from nuclear power plant energy. The idea is to employ it in industries with higher carbon emissions, such as steel.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries signs MOU with Infinium for CO2, hydrogen fuel tech
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Infinium, a California-based company that has proprietary technology for converting carbon dioxide and hydrogen into ultra-low carbon fuels known as Electrofuels, which are used in today’s planes, ships, and truck fleets.
The partnership will focus on researching the application of Infinium’s unique Electrofuels technology in the Japanese market and builds on MHI’s investment in Infinium in 2021.
When compared to typical jet and diesel fuels, Infinium Electrofuels are designated as ultra-low carbon fuels since they emit up to 97 percent less CO2. They are a direct alternative to fossil-based fuels that may be utilized in planes, vehicles, and ships without requiring expensive engine modifications.
MHI Group hopes to accelerate the realization of a carbon-neutral society in Japan by combining Infinium Electrofuels production technology with MHI Group’s CO2 capture technology and value chain solutions, in addition to existing strategies such as electric vehicle-oriented transportation, CO2 recovery, and carbon offsets.
