Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

Mitsubishi Power Begins Commercial Operation of Seventh M701JAC Gas Turbine in Thailand GTCC Project; Achieves 75,000 AOH To-Date

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Mercoledì, Aprile 24, 2024
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Power, MHI, AOH, Electricity, SPC, Plant, Mitsui, JAC, GTCC, Unit, IPP, COVID-19, Renewable energy

The plant is a joint venture between Gulf Energy Development PCL, Thailand's largest independent power producer (IPP), and Mitsui & Co., Ltd..

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  • The plant is a joint venture between Gulf Energy Development PCL, Thailand's largest independent power producer (IPP), and Mitsui & Co., Ltd..
  • The power plant in Rayong Province, located approximately 130 km southeast of Bangkok, is operated by Gulf PD Company Limited.
  • The overall project consists of two GTCC power plants, each comprising four gas turbine units, steam turbines, heat recovery steam generators, and generators.
  • The Gulf Sriracha Power Plant also earned the distinguished "Power Plant of the Year" title at the Power and Energy Awards at Enlit Asia 2023 in December.

Heidelberg Materials North America Announces Latest Milestone in Edmonton CCUS Project

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Venerdì, Aprile 12, 2024
Carbon, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, MHI, Front-end loading, CCUS, Public policy, CO2, FEED, ULC, Kansai Electric Power Company, Oil

- Heidelberg Materials North America announces a new Front End Engineering Design (FEED) contract as it continues working to select the carbon capture technology and contractor for providing the CO2 separation solution for its Edmonton, Alberta, Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Project.

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  • - Heidelberg Materials North America announces a new Front End Engineering Design (FEED) contract as it continues working to select the carbon capture technology and contractor for providing the CO2 separation solution for its Edmonton, Alberta, Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Project.
  • Texas, Apr 12, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Heidelberg Materials North America announced today the latest step in its two-stage competitive procurement process as it works to select the carbon capture technology and contractor for providing the CO2 separation solution for its Edmonton, Alberta, Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Project.
  • "We are pleased with this latest step in advancing our Edmonton project and moving even closer to our goal of delivering the first full-scale application of CCUS in the cement sector," said Joerg Nixdorf, Vice President Cement Operations, Northwest Region for Heidelberg Materials North America.
  • Heidelberg Materials North America will be commissioning the world's first full-scale net-zero cement plant at its Edmonton location by adding CCUS technology to an already state-of-the-art facility.

MHIAEL Completes Expansion of the its Nagasaki Plant for Manufacture of Aero Engine Combustors

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Giovedì, Aprile 11, 2024
Internet, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, MHI, Airbus, Internet of things, Airbus A320neo family, Artificial intelligence, Automation, MRO, COVID-19

In addition, the introduction of Japan's first thermal barrier coating equipment for mass production of aero engine parts will strengthen production capabilities, differentiate manufacturing technologies and enhance cost competitiveness.

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  • In addition, the introduction of Japan's first thermal barrier coating equipment for mass production of aero engine parts will strengthen production capabilities, differentiate manufacturing technologies and enhance cost competitiveness.
  • The existing production plant manufactures combustors for the PW1100G-JM engines that power the Airbus A320neo family.
  • The MHIAEL Nagasaki Plant is a factory specialized in manufacturing combustors, which is one of core components of an aero engine, and the first full-fledged aircraft component factory in the Kyushu region.
  • The plant has production lines able to handle fully integrated operations, from receipt of materials to machining and assembly.

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Acquires Approval in Principle (AiP) from Classification Society ClassNK for Ammonia Fuel Supply System (AFSS)

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Giovedì, Aprile 11, 2024
Ship, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, MOU, MHI, Safety, Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, Conference, Tokyo Big Sight, AGAS, International Maritime Organization, Engineering, Classification, AIP, Ammonia, GHG, AFSS

The AiP presentation ceremony took place today at "Sea Japan 2024" International Maritime Exhibition and Conference at Tokyo Big Sight.

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  • The AiP presentation ceremony took place today at "Sea Japan 2024" International Maritime Exhibition and Conference at Tokyo Big Sight.
  • The AiP was acquired together with approval of a new ammonia gas abatement system (AGAS), and now technical studies will go forward with WinGD toward commercialization.
  • Going forward, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will continue to develop marine ammonia handling systems, including fuel supply systems for ammonia combustion systems for the X-DF-A and other engines, as well as various ammonia gas abatement system systems.
  • (2) For more information on the MOU signed by Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and WinGD, see the following press release.

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Receives Order for Ammonia Fuel Supply System for Ammonia-Powered Marine Engine

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Mercoledì, Aprile 10, 2024
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, MHI, AGAS, History, International Maritime Organization, Ammonia, GHG, AFSS, Industrial gas

-- Delivery Scheduled in 2025, Together with Ammonia Gas Abatement System --

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  • -- Delivery Scheduled in 2025, Together with Ammonia Gas Abatement System --
    - Adoption aims to promote use of ammonia fuel, toward achieving net zero GHG emissions by the global maritime industry by or around 2050
    TOKYO, Apr 10, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has received an order from Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) for an ammonia fuel supply system (AFSS) and ammonia gas abatement system (AGAS).
  • The AFSS will supply ammonia fuel to ammonia-powered marine engines developed by J-ENG, and the AGAS will safely treat any surplus ammonia.
  • The newly ordered AFSS and AGAS are remotely controlled automatically by an integrated control system.
  • Because ammonia emits no CO2 when combusted, adoption of ammonia fuel is expected to contribute to the development of decarbonized infrastructure in the maritime industry.

Mitsubishi Power Receives Order from HK Electric for Natural-gas-fired GTCC Power Generation Equipment

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Martedì, Aprile 9, 2024
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, MHI, Mitsubishi Group, Policy, Electricity, Lamma Power Station, SCR, Mitsubishi Electric, Carbon, Hongkong Electric Company, GTCC, Economic development, LTD, Renewable energy

- Latest order follows earlier orders for Units 10, 11 and 12

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  • - Latest order follows earlier orders for Units 10, 11 and 12
    TOKYO, Apr 9, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) received an order for natural-gas-fired gas turbine combined cycle (GTCC) power generation system equipment for Lamma Power Station's Unit 13 to be built in Hong Kong by The Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd. (HK Electric).
  • The GTCC power generation equipment delivered to the Lamma Power Station will be a consecutive order following previous orders for Units 10, 11 and 12 from July 2015.
  • Among the main equipment of the newly ordered GTCC power generation system, Mitsubishi Power will manufacture and supply its M701F gas turbine, a steam turbine, a heat recovery steam generator, and a Selective Catalytic Reduction System (SCR).
  • Mitsubishi Power has had business relations with HK Electric for many years, having delivered numerous power generation system core components -- including gas turbines, steam turbines and boilers -- for the Lamma Power Station.

MHI Thermal Systems Adds New KXZ3 Series of Building-use Multi-Split Air- Conditioners Adopting R32 Refrigerant

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Martedì, Aprile 9, 2024
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The newly added lineup, which adopts the R32 refrigerant, is available in three models: 22.4, 28.0 and 33.5kW.

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  • The newly added lineup, which adopts the R32 refrigerant, is available in three models: 22.4, 28.0 and 33.5kW.
  • The new series will be launched in the European market this summer, to be followed by successive launches in Australia, New Zealand and Turkey.
  • The KXZ3 Series helps mitigate environmental impacts through adoption of the R32 refrigerant having a Global Warming Potential (GWP) (Note1) of 675, which is roughly one-third the level of the R410A refrigerant (GWP 2,090) used in earlier models.
  • Under certain conditions, the KXZ3 Series, like other products adopting the R32 refrigerant, also requires additional safety features in order to satisfy European safety standards.

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Receives Order from the University of Tokyo for "MiPoLin" Power Prediction and Lines Selection System

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Giovedì, Marzo 28, 2024
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TOKYO, Mar 28, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has received an order from the University of Tokyo for its independently developed "MiPoLin?

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  • TOKYO, Mar 28, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has received an order from the University of Tokyo for its independently developed "MiPoLin?
  • MODE is a collaboration research program established on October 1, 2022 by seven companies including Mitsubishi Shipbuilding at the University of Tokyo.
  • Furthermore, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will contribute to the development of the entire maritime industry by further enhancing the cutting-edge shipbuilding technologies and knowledge.
  • (1) MiPoLin derives from "Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Power prediction & Lines selection system."

Mitsubishi Power Achieves #1 Global Gas Turbine Market Share in 2023

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Venerdì, Marzo 15, 2024
Hydrogen, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Energy, MHI, J series, Education minister, AOH, Electricity, Carbon, Plant, JAC, GTCC, Economic development, Renewable energy

- Cumulative orders for J-class gas turbines surpassed 120 units, contributing to the company's top market share

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  • - Cumulative orders for J-class gas turbines surpassed 120 units, contributing to the company's top market share
    TOKYO, Mar 15, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), captured the top market share by megawatts in 2023 with a global gas turbine market share of 36% according to McCoy Power Reports data.
  • (1) The company has also secured a 56% market share in the Advanced Class(2) gas turbine market, led by Mitsubishi Power's latest model JAC (J-Series Air-Cooled) gas turbines.
  • This is the second consecutive year for Mitsubishi Power to achieve the top global market share for gas turbines, following 2022.
  • In the heavy-duty gas turbine market, which is the most popular segment for Gas Turbine Combined Cycle (GTCC) power plants, the JAC is the world's leading gas turbine with an efficiency greater than 64%.

North Pacific Green Corridor Consortium Aims to Decarbonize Transportation Corridor Between Canada, Japan and South Korea

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Lunedì, Aprile 15, 2024
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Port of Prince Rupert, Research, Teck, Transport, Carbon, Canadian National Railway, NYK, Oldendorff Carriers, Renewable energy

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global industry leaders from North America, Asia and Europe announced today the formation of the North Pacific Green Corridor Consortium (NPGCC) whose members and partners will work together to decarbonize the value chain for commodities between North America and Asia.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global industry leaders from North America, Asia and Europe announced today the formation of the North Pacific Green Corridor Consortium (NPGCC) whose members and partners will work together to decarbonize the value chain for commodities between North America and Asia.
  • The NPGCC will apply its collective expertise to develop a corridor for the decarbonized transportation of multiple commodities, including agricultural products, metal concentrates and steelmaking coal.
  • The NPGCC is open to additional members and partners, in particular end-use customers, to contribute to the development and implementation of the green trade corridor.
  • The NPGCC will also engage in research, knowledge-sharing, advocacy, member coordination and recruitment to accelerate members’ progress towards their decarbonization objectives.