Japan Engine Corporation is reported to have developed what is described as the world's first engine for large commercial vessels powered by hydrogen. It is said to be capable of reducing CO2 emissions by 95% or more compared with conventional heavy fuel oil.
Japan Engine Corporation, a marine engine manufacturer based in Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, is accelerating its decarbonisation efforts. Its newly developed engine for large commercial vessels, powered by hydrogen, is reported to be capable of significantly reducing CO2 emissions compared with conventional heavy fuel oil.
The new hydrogen-fuelled engine is said to have the potential to reduce CO2 emissions by 95% or more, positioning the development as part of efforts to advance decarbonisation in the commercial shipping sector.
The article provides no specific timing or quantitative information on future commercialisation or the scale of adoption, and further reports are expected to attract attention.