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Energy transition news from Australia and the Pacific: hydrogen, batteries, renewables and export projects.

A newly released report by the China Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cell Industry Development Association shows that China’s hydrogen energy industry is poised for technological innovation in 2023, with renewable energy hydrogen production demonstration projects continuing to be released and core technologies in large-scale storage and transportation accelerating breakthroughs.

Three major Japanese shipping companies—Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (“K” Line), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK)—have joined forces with JSE Ocean, a subsidiary of Japan Suiso Energy (JSE). This collaboration marks a crucial step towards realizing Japan’s ambitious hydrogen targets as outlined in its Basic Hydrogen Strategy, revised by the Japanese government in June 2023.