Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. and CB&I, a subsidiary of McDermott, have signed a strategic agreement aimed at advancing the commercial-use liquefied hydrogen supply chain and promoting a zero-carbon-emission society. The signing ceremony took place on September 18, 2024, at the Gastech Exhibition & Conference in Houston.
Motohiko Nishimura, president of Energy Solutions & Marine Engineering Company at Kawasaki, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “By taking advantage of both companies’ strengths and specialised know-how, we aim to reduce the cost of hydrogen, enhance supply chain competitiveness, and accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon society.”
The partnership leverages Kawasaki’s and CB&I’s expertise to provide large-scale LH2 infrastructure, paving the way for commercial-scale international hydrogen supply chains. Both companies are committed to lowering infrastructure costs and enhancing the scalability of hydrogen as a clean energy source.
Mark Butts, senior vice president of CB&I, emphasised the partnership’s role in advancing liquid hydrogen storage, noting that CB&I’s technical expertise positions it at the forefront of the energy transition. Together, Kawasaki and CB&I will help meet global decarbonisation targets and facilitate a sustainable energy economy through their combined efforts.
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