Koki Yamada
Chief Staff
ENEOS Corporation
Koki Yamada is an expert chemist working at ENEOS Corporation. He conducted research on fuel cells at Tokyo Institute of Technology. Specializing in electrochemistry, his current research field involves electrochemical hydrogen carrier production.
Participates in
TECHNICAL PROGRAMME | Energy Fuels and Molecules
Hydrogen (green and blue); Ammonia; Methanol
Forum 14 | Technical Programme Hall 3
28
April
10:00
11:30
UTC+3
We focus on the development of a green hydrogen supply chain using methylcyclohexane (MCH) as a hydrogen carrier, specifically advancing our proprietary Direct MCH® process. This innovative approach allows for the direct generation of MCH in the electrolyzer, bypassing the traditional chemical hydrogenation step. This results in significantly reduced plant costs and a more streamlined production process, aiming to make hydrogen production more economically viable and sustainable.
Our efforts in developing the Direct MCH® process include enhancing the performance of electrolyzers, improving catalyst coated membrane (CCM) technology, and creating advanced operational control methods. These technological improvements are crucial for increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the process. This presentation will provide detailed updates on the current status of these developments and their contributions to enhancing green hydrogen production.
In addition to technological advancements, we are conducting practical demonstrations in Brisbane, Australia, leveraging the area’s abundant solar resources. Through these demonstrations, we have successfully produced green MCH, transported it to Japan, and conducted driving tests with fuel cell vehicles. This real-world application not only validates the process's feasibility but also showcases its potential impact on reducing carbon emissions in transportation.
Our initiatives underscore MCH's transformative potential in establishing sustainable hydrogen supply chains. By enabling the efficient and economical transport of hydrogen, MCH plays a crucial role in overcoming Japan’s domestic energy production constraints and contributes to the broader global shift towards renewable energy. These efforts highlight the importance of MCH in facilitating the global transport of renewable energy, establishing it as a key player in the energy transition, and paving the way for future innovations in green hydrogen supply and utilization.
Co-author/s:
Kaori Takano, Group Manager, ENEOS Corporation.
Our efforts in developing the Direct MCH® process include enhancing the performance of electrolyzers, improving catalyst coated membrane (CCM) technology, and creating advanced operational control methods. These technological improvements are crucial for increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the process. This presentation will provide detailed updates on the current status of these developments and their contributions to enhancing green hydrogen production.
In addition to technological advancements, we are conducting practical demonstrations in Brisbane, Australia, leveraging the area’s abundant solar resources. Through these demonstrations, we have successfully produced green MCH, transported it to Japan, and conducted driving tests with fuel cell vehicles. This real-world application not only validates the process's feasibility but also showcases its potential impact on reducing carbon emissions in transportation.
Our initiatives underscore MCH's transformative potential in establishing sustainable hydrogen supply chains. By enabling the efficient and economical transport of hydrogen, MCH plays a crucial role in overcoming Japan’s domestic energy production constraints and contributes to the broader global shift towards renewable energy. These efforts highlight the importance of MCH in facilitating the global transport of renewable energy, establishing it as a key player in the energy transition, and paving the way for future innovations in green hydrogen supply and utilization.
Co-author/s:
Kaori Takano, Group Manager, ENEOS Corporation.
