H2H Energy has completed Australia’s first hydrogen marine refuelling at Brisbane’s Rivergate Marina.
The refuelling supported a demonstration of Yanmar’s 12-metre cruiser, powered by renewable hydrogen and a maritime fuel cell system designed and built by Yanmar that incorporates fuel cell modules from Toyota’s Mirai sedan vehicle.
The demonstration was undertaken with technical collaboration from Yanmar and supported financially by Japan’s Ministry of the Environment and is the first overseas destination for Yanmar’s fuel cell vessel.
H2H Energy provided gaseous hydrogen refuelling at 700 bar using its technology and experience refuelling fuel cell electric vehicles.
Our 700-bar system represents world-class capability, and applying it to the marine sector shows just how adaptable and future-ready our technology is.
Cranston Polson
The marine demonstration will allow Yanmar engineers to validate fuel cell systems under real-world conditions, advancing plans for the commercialisation of marine hydrogen infrastructure.
H2H Energy currently has eight refuelling systems in operation across Australia and New Zealand.
The company is currently manufacturing another fast-refuelling system for deployment on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland.
Future-ready technology
“This demonstration marks an exciting milestone for H2H as a leader in advanced refuelling technology,” said H2H Energy chief executive officer Cranston Polson.
“Our 700-bar system represents world-class capability, and applying it to the marine sector shows just how adaptable and future-ready our technology is.
“We’re proving that Australian innovation can set global benchmarks in the transition to zero-emission transport.”
The demonstration promotes future marine hydrogen operations in Queensland, including potential applications for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
