Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

Participating in the Second Stage of the Nippon Foundation MEGURI2040

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Friday, July 21, 2023
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On July 20, the Nippon Foundation held a seminar(3) on the MEGURI2040.

Key Points: 
  • On July 20, the Nippon Foundation held a seminar(3) on the MEGURI2040.
  • At the seminar, an overview of the second stage of MEGURI2040 and the project's initiatives were presented.
  • This program is positioned as the second stage of MEGURI2040, which started in 2020, and aims for full-scale commercialization of fully autonomous ship technology by 2025, which was developed in the "Joint Technological Development Program for Demonstration of Fully Autonomous Ship," which was carried out as the first stage, in cooperation with the Nippon Foundation.
  • Mitsubishi Shipbuilding participated in the first stage of MEGURI2040 as the representative company of the DFFAS Consortium, the predecessor of DFFAS+, and will continue to serve as the representative company of DFFAS+ in the second stage of MEGURI2040.

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Receives Order for 12 Units of LNG Fuel Gas Supply System (FGSS)

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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TOKYO, July 13, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group company based in Yokohama, has received orders from Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. for 12 units of its Fuel Gas Supply System (FGSS)(1), a liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel gas supply system for high-pressure dual-fuel marine engines.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, July 13, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group company based in Yokohama, has received orders from Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. for 12 units of its Fuel Gas Supply System (FGSS)(1), a liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel gas supply system for high-pressure dual-fuel marine engines.
  • Mitsubishi Shipbuilding previously received the first order for FGSS for LNG-fueled car carriers from Imabari Group in 2021(2), and this is the first order for FGSS for LNG-fueled bulk carriers.
  • With those new orders, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will supply a total 18 units (15 car carriers and 3 bulk carriers) to Imabari Shipbuilding, including 2 units already delivered.
  • (1) See the following pamphlet for details on Mitsubishi Shipbuilding's FGSS:
    (2) See the following press release for details on the 2021 order from Imabari Shipbuilding for FGSS units for six LNG-fueled car carriers:

Port of Newcastle and MHI Announce Clean Energy Partnerships Enabling Port of The Future in Newcastle

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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Port of Newcastle CEO Craig Carmody said the once in a generation project was the centrepiece of the Port's future diversification strategy.

Key Points: 
  • Port of Newcastle CEO Craig Carmody said the once in a generation project was the centrepiece of the Port's future diversification strategy.
  • Port of Newcastle CEO Craig Carmody said the once in a generation project was the centrepiece of the Port's future diversification strategy.
  • Together the Port of Newcastle and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will collaborate on optimization of the configuration of the Port's Clean Energy Precinct, explore opportunities for MHI to supply technology to the Clean Energy Precinct and across the Hunter Region, the export of clean energy products to Japan and the potential further collaboration with other clean energy projects in the port area across a range of energy vectors.
  • Further information on the Clean Energy Precinct project can be found at Clean Energy Precinct including a factsheet with details of the MOU and supporting partnerships.

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Holds Christening and Launch Ceremony in Shimonoseki for LNG Bunkering Vessel KEYS Azalea

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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TOKYO, July 12, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group company based in Yokohama, today held a christening and launch ceremony for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering vessel, the first to operate in western Japan, built under contract for KEYS Bunkering West Japan Co., Ltd.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, July 12, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group company based in Yokohama, today held a christening and launch ceremony for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering vessel, the first to operate in western Japan, built under contract for KEYS Bunkering West Japan Co., Ltd.
  • The new vessel, christened KEYS Azalea, is scheduled for handover in March 2024 following outfitting work and sea trials.
  • The KEYS Azalea is equipped with a dual fuel generator engine capable of using both LNG and marine diesel oil as fuel, a first for LNG bunkering vessel in Japan.
  • Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will contribute to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the maritime industry by building ships to supply LNG fuel.

Mitsubishi Power Receives Order for Two Gas Turbines for 1,600MW Class GTCC Power Plant in Uzbekistan

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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- In addition to supplying the gas turbines, Mitsubishi Power will dispatch technical advisers to support installation and commissioning, and has signed a long-term service agreement (LTSA).

Key Points: 
  • - In addition to supplying the gas turbines, Mitsubishi Power will dispatch technical advisers to support installation and commissioning, and has signed a long-term service agreement (LTSA).
  • TOKYO, July 10, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), has received an order for two M701JAC gas turbines, the latest model in its mainstay air-cooled J-Series, for a 1,600-megawatt (MW) class natural gas-fired GTCC (gas turbine combined cycle) power plant, which will be one of the largest power facilities, being developed in the Syrdarya region of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
  • This project replaces the existing aged gas-fired power plant with state-of-the-art, high-efficiency combined cycle power plant, which is consistent with the energy policy of the Uzbek government.
  • Mitsubishi Power has received orders for 12 large frame gas turbines, including the F and JAC-series, for seven projects in Uzbekistan, representing a market share for large frame gas turbines in the country of more than 80%.

MHIET to Install 100% Hydrogen Engine Generator Set for In-house Evaluation

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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- MHIET will conduct a technical evaluation of 500kW, 6-cyl 100% hydrogen engine

Key Points: 
  • - MHIET will conduct a technical evaluation of 500kW, 6-cyl 100% hydrogen engine
    - Installing a 100% hydrogen engine generator set and hydrogen supply facility within Sagamihara Plant for evaluation, MHIET aims to help carbon neutrality through marketing its products
    TOKYO, July 6, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger, Ltd. (MHIET), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has been developing hydrogen combustion engines referred to in its roadmap to carbon neutrality(1) and generator set for commercialization as one product that supports MHI Group's MISSION NET ZERO declaration.
  • The hydrogen engine generator set as well as hydrogen supply facility will be installed within its Sagamihara Plant, and construction work for the supply facility has begun first.
  • The facility depressurizes the high-pressure hydrogen gas brought in by hydrogen trailers and supplies the hydrogen gas to the generator set.
  • The technical evaluation of the hydrogen engine generator set is planned to start in FY2024.

MHIAE Earns "2023 Company of the Year" Award to be Identified as the Best in Class in the European Commercial Heat Pumps Industry

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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The award is presented annually by Frost & Sullivan, a U.S.-based international growth strategy consulting and research firm, in recognition of globally outstanding technologies and services.

Key Points: 
  • The award is presented annually by Frost & Sullivan, a U.S.-based international growth strategy consulting and research firm, in recognition of globally outstanding technologies and services.
  • This is the first time for MHIAE to receive this award.
  • The "Company of the Year" award is given to companies demonstrating exemplary excellence in such aspects of visionary innovation, market-leading performance, and unmatched customer care.
  • In Europe's transition to sustainable heating, heat pumps have become desirable to many businesses as an environmentally friendly, low-carbon alternative to natural gas-based heating.

Alba Chairman visits Mitsubishi Heavy Industries facilities in Japan

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023
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MANAMA, Bahrain, July 4, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), announced that a high level delegation from Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C.

Key Points: 
  • MANAMA, Bahrain, July 4, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), announced that a high level delegation from Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C.
  • (Alba) completed a successful visit to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' headquarters in Japan, where they met with senior executives from the Energy Systems domain at the company's Tokyo and Takasago facilities.
  • 's Chairman of the Board Shaikh Daij bin Salman bin Daij Al Khalifa during his recent field-tour to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' Takasago Machinery Works and Hydrogen Park, in Hyogo Prefecture - Japan.
  • MHI's Takasago Machinery Works is a one-of-a-kind-facility for the manufacturing of Mitsubishi Power's cutting-edge gas turbines.

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and NYK Line Obtain Approval in Principle (AiP) from Japan's Classification Society ClassNK for Ammonia and LCO2 Carrier

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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Ammonia is attracting worldwide interest as a next-generation clean energy that does not emit CO2 during combustion.

Key Points: 
  • Ammonia is attracting worldwide interest as a next-generation clean energy that does not emit CO2 during combustion.
  • Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and NYK Line have been working on the technological development of ammonia or LCO2 dedicated carriers, and both companies have already been collaborating on the technical development of large LCO2 carriers.
  • With this acquisition of AiP, the two companies will utilize their accumulated knowledge of ammonia and LCO2 to aim for the safe and economical transportation of ammonia and LCO2 on the same carrier.
  • NYK Line will contribute to realizing a carbon-neutral society by promoting the establishment of the CCUS value chain and the ammonia value chain.

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding to Launch Technical Studies on Ammonia Fuel Supply System for Marine Engines under Development by WinGD

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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TOKYO, June 5, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has agreed to undertake technical studies on an ammonia fuel supply system for large, low-speed two-stroke marine engines under development by Winterthur Gas & Diesel AG (WinGD), a Swiss designer of large marine engines.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, June 5, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has agreed to undertake technical studies on an ammonia fuel supply system for large, low-speed two-stroke marine engines under development by Winterthur Gas & Diesel AG (WinGD), a Swiss designer of large marine engines.
  • The signing ceremony of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) was held at WinGD Headquarters in Switzerland on June 2.
  • WinGD is currently developing ammonia-fueled large, low-speed two-stroke marine engines dubbed type "X-DF-A."
  • Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will now work with WinGD in studying the technologies for developing and commercializing the ammonia fuel supply system for the X-DF-A engines.