Formation of a carbon neutral port (CNP) through hydrogen fuel

There are increasing expectations for the use of the clean energy source hydrogen for the realization of a decarbonized society. Hanshin Port is also promoting the formation of a carbon neutral port (CNP) through measures such as the introduction of more sophisticated port functions and the development of the environment for receiving hydrogen.

As one part of this, it was decided that the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism would perform an on-site demonstration of the introduction of hydrogen energy to port cargo handling machinery and a group of companies led by HPC will implement the conversion of an RTG diesel engine power generator at the Kobe Port to a hydrogen engine power generator. In addition, we are also working on achieving zero emissions for the port operations through measures such as shifting to hydrogen fuel and electrification on cargo handling machinery.