The Japanese government, through its Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, unveiled an ambitious initiative related to hydrogen-fueled aviation, as plans include promoting the development of a hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft. This public-private partnership aims to complete the project after 2035.
Japan’s most recent effort to advance the aerospace industry, the Mitsubishi SpaceJet, fell short of its goals due to development problems exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to cancel the program. However, the Japanese ministry argues that the lessons learned from SpaceJet underscore the importance of international collaboration and risk sharing between government and the private sector in future aviation programs.
For his part, Kazuchika Iwata, Minister of State for Economy, Trade and Industry, expressed Japan’s determination to take a leading role in the adoption of carbon-neutral technologies, including those based on hydrogen. hydrogen .
Hydrogen aviation in Japan
While Airbus has indicated its intention to introduce hydrogen-powered aircraft by 2035, starting with tests on an adapted A380 by 2026, Boeing takes a more cautious stance, projecting the feasibility of hydrogen flight by 2050.
Additionally, Japan has updated its hydrogen strategy, originally launched in 2017, proposing to increase its annual hydrogen production to 12 million tons by 2040, with intermediate targets of 3 million tons by 2030, up from the previously planned 2 million tons. By mid-century, the goal is to reach 20 million tons, with the global hydrogen market expected to generate annual revenues of $2.5 billion.
Funding for the ambitious hydrogen aviation project will be split roughly equally between government funds and private sector contributions. In addition, the plan seeks to position Japanese companies at the center of the development and supply of electrolyzers needed for the production of hydrogen from water. production of hydrogen from water, targeting a capacity of 15 GW by 2030, a significant leap from the current 1 GW. targeting a capacity of 15 GW by 2030, a significant leap from the current 1 GW.
Japan’s initiative to lead in hydrogen aviation not only demonstrates a commitment to technological innovation and environmental sustainability, but also reflects a strategic vision toward creating a robust hydrogen economy. As the country aims to increase its hydrogen production capacity and advance in the development of related infrastructure, the door is open to new opportunities for international collaboration.
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Source: hidrogeno-verde.es
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