Mitsubishi Power achieves landmark hydrogen fuel conversion

Under the terms of the full turnkey contract, announced in 2022, Mitsubishi Power undertook the design, engineering, supply, and installation of the solutions, equipment, and control systems to rehabilitate and upgrade a 100 tph main boiler, converting it from heavy fuel oil and natural gas to a 100% hydrogen fuel. The project also contributed to the utilisation of 14 000 tpy of hydrogen-rich gases available in the production units, reducing natural gas consumption by approximately 24 000 t and contributing to a reduction of carbon emissions by approximately 65 000 tpy.

This project marks a step forward in Egypt's energy transition journey towards decarbonising its energy sector and fulfilling its sustainable development goals. It also highlights the Japanese company’s commitment to advancing carbon neutral power generation solutions and jointly reflects hydrogen's potential as a clean energy source in Egypt's industrial sector.

Mitsubishi Power's expertise in providing hydrogen technology solutions, coupled with ANRPC's operational leadership, contributed to the project's success, reinforcing its importance as a model for integrating hydrogen into Egypt's energy system and a replicable model that can catalyse further hydrogen adoption across Egypt and the MENA region.

Sayed Al-Rawi, Chairman and Managing Director of ANRPC, said: "We are proud to be part of Egypt's journey towards a clean energy future and to contribute to achieving Egypt Vision 2030 with this milestone to using hydrogen as a fuel. This project represents an unprecedented achievement for ANRPC, Egypt, and the entire region. By integrating hydrogen into refining processes, we are contributing to reduce Egypt's carbon footprint and set a new standard for the country's industrial sector. We are proud of our partnership with Mitsubishi Power on this project, which is an example of how international partnerships and advanced technology can bring about fundamental change towards a sustainable energy future. Together, we can help meet current energy needs and participate in shaping a sustainable energy future in Egypt and the region."

Javier Cavada, President and CEO, Europe, Middle East, and Africa at Mitsubishi Power, added: "The success of this first-of-a-kind hydrogen conversion project marks a milestone in Egypt's transition to clean energy and reflects Mitsubishi Power's global leadership in developing advanced, low-carbon power generation technologies. We are honoured to partner with ANRPC and support Egypt's vision for a clean energy transition, providing our expertise to transition existing infrastructure to low-carbon commercially viable systems. This project will lay down the foundation to a commercial path for decarbonising Egypt's industrial facilities with minimal downtime, in addition to demonstrating the tangible and positive impact of hydrogen in reducing emissions and developing sustainable energy solutions. Mitsubishi Power is committed to supporting Egypt's journey towards a cleaner and more sustainable energy future, and we look forward to strengthening our collaboration with ANRPC and other stakeholders to drive the transition to hydrogen across the region."

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