[JPN] MOL, KEPCO sign MoU for joint study of liquefied hydrogen carrier

As of November 19, 2024, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. (MOL) and the Kansai Electric Power Company (KEPCO) announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the joint study of a liquefied hydrogen carrier. [1] This is the first such agreement between a shipping company and a power generation company in Japan regarding marine transport of liquefied hydrogen. The companies will conduct a detailed review of the optimal vessels and operations in the liquefied hydrogen supply chain and their safety. They will also analyze international laws and regulations related to the marine transport of liquefied hydrogen. MOL and KEPCO will continue to study the specifics of marine transport of liquefied hydrogen and work toward the establishment of a hydrogen supply chain and realization of a zero-carbon society.

[1] https://www.mol.co.jp/en/pr/2024/24118.html