ジャパンハイドロ株式会社

Name

ジャパンハイドロ株式会社

Legal name

ジャパンハイドロ株式会社（JPNH₂YDRO CO.,LTD.）

Website

https://jpnh2ydro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Hydrogen Engine Systems

NAICS

Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611), Industrial Gas Manufacturing (32512)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510), Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydrogen (Industrial & Mobility) (IMAEACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydrogen & Derivative Fuels for Industry (H₂, Ammonia, Methanol) (EUABAJAC), Hydrogen Storage Terminals, Depots & Bulk Logistics (Siting, Loading/Unloading) (EUAFAEAI)

Keywords

• Hydrogen engine systems
• Maritime decarbonization
• Marine hydrogen propulsion
• Zero emission vessels
• Hydrogen fuel generators

Headquarters

HQ city

Fukuyama (Hiroshima Prefecture)

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hydrogen Engine Import and Sales: Import and sale of hydrogen dual-fuel and mono-fuel engines manufactured by BeHydro (ABC Engines × CMB.TECH joint venture, Belgium). Japan Hydro serves as sole agent and importer of BeHydro engines in Japan. Revenue derived from engine product sales to shipowners and port operators.
2. Hydrogen Mono-Fuel Generator Sales and Rental: Sale and rental of H2 MONO FUEL GENSET 50kVA units for land-based and event power generation. Domestic sales and rental program launched June 2022.
3. Hydrogen-Related Business Development: Development of hydrogen-related business including ship owning, technical management, and chartering. Operates owned vessels (Hydro BINGO passenger ship) deployed in commercial charter service and event运航.
4. Engineering and Technical Services: Performance testing at hydrogen engine R&D Center, technical verification support, certification acquisition assistance for Japanese maritime standards (JCI inspection approval).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ジャパンハイドロ株式会社 is the sole Japanese import agent and distributor of BEH2YDRO hydrogen internal combustion engines (dual-fuel and mono-fuel, 1–2.6 MW) for maritime, port, and industrial applications. The company also develops, owns, and operates hydrogen-powered vessels such as the Hydro BINGO passenger ferry, sells and rents hydrogen mono-fuel generators, and provides technical verification, certification, and chartering services from its Hydrogen Engine R&D Center located within the Tsuneishi Group shipyard in Fukuyama, Hiroshima.

Product overview

JPNH2YDRO is a joint venture between Tsuneishi Group (Japan) and CMB.TECH (Belgium) providing hydrogen engine solutions for maritime decarbonization. The company's product portfolio centers on hydrogen internal combustion engines (H2ICE), including the flagship Hydro BINGO passenger ferry (world's first hydrogen dual-fuel commercial vessel), BEH2YDRO dual-fuel and mono-fuel engines (1-2.6MW range) distributed in Japan, and H2 MONO FUEL GENSET 50kVA stationary generators. The company operates the Hydrogen Engine R&D Center (opened September 2024) for engine testing and ship refueling, and is developing hydrogen hybrid tugboats and zero-emission coastal vessels scheduled for 2025 delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hydro BINGO (ハイドロびんご) Hydrogen Dual-Fuel Passenger Ferry World's first hydrogen dual-fuel engine powered commercial passenger ship. Catamaran-type aluminum alloy vessel equipped with HyPenta D13-1000 dual-fuel engines (441kW × 2,300 min⁻¹ × 2 units) operating on hydrogen and diesel. Reduces CO2 emissions by up to 50% compared to conventional diesel engines. LOA: 19.4m, Gross Tonnage: 19 tons, Capacity: 82 (80 passengers + 2 crew). Deployed for charter services and event cruises.
• BEH2YDRO INFINEARTH Series Hydrogen Engines (Dual-Fuel and Mono-Fuel) Hydrogen internal combustion engines distributed in Japan through the partnership of Japan Hydro, BeHydro BV, Daihatsu Infinearth, and Mizuno Marine. Includes dual-fuel engines (85% hydrogen / 15% diesel, CO2 reduction up to 85%) and 100% hydrogen mono-fuel engines (zero CO2 emissions). Power range from 1 MW to 2.6 MW across 6-/8-/12-/16-cylinder configurations. Available in inline and V-type layouts. Targeted at maritime vessels, port equipment, and heavy machinery.
• H2 MONO FUEL GENSET 50kVA Hydrogen Generator 50kVA hydrogen mono-fuel powered generator for stationary and event power generation. Uses only hydrogen as fuel with zero CO2 emissions during combustion. No exhaust gas after-treatment required. Specifications: 50kVA power output, 50Hz frequency, 230V/400V voltage options, 3.8 kg/hr H2 consumption, 1,100 kg dry weight. Previously deployed at COP26 venue and at Super Taikyu Series 2022 (Toyota Motor Corporation event booths).
• Hydrogen Engine R&D Center — Engineering, Testing, and Certification Services Research facility offering hydrogen engine performance testing, technical verification, and Japanese maritime certification support services. Includes engine test benches capable of testing high-speed to medium-speed engines, large-capacity hydrogen filling equipment, and ship-specific mooring facilities. Operated as an open-type lab available to external research institutions and enterprises. Full completion of hydrogen station equipment scheduled for March 2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 emissions reduced by up to 50% with hydrogen dual-fuel engine vs conventional diesel
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BeHydro BVcoreTechnology or Integration · 6 June 2025BeHydro BV (joint venture of Belgian engine manufacturer ABC Engines and maritime group CMB.TECH) and Japan Hydro signed sales and business cooperation MOU on June 6, 2025, witnessed by Belgian Princess Astrid, to deploy BEH2YDRO hydrogen dual-fuel and mono-fuel engines in Japan's port and coastal shipping sectors. Japan Hydro serves as sole import agent for BEH2YDRO products in Japan, handling import, performance testing at its own R&D center, and delivery. Engines already commercialized in Europe will be adapted to Japanese maritime standards with technical support from Daihatsu Infinearth. A hydrogen fuel tagboat (dual-fuel V12 × 2) is under construction at Tsuneishi Shipyard with delivery expected July 2025, and a zero-emission vessel (mono-fuel inline-6 × 3) is planned.
• Daihatsu Infinearth MFG. Co., Ltd. (ダイハツインフィニアース株式会社)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 6 June 2025Daihatsu Infinearth (Osaka-based marine and land engine manufacturer, established 1966, formerly Daihatsu Diesel MFG. Co.) partners with Japan Hydro and BeHydro to provide technical verification and certification acquisition support for BEH2YDRO engines under Japanese maritime standards. The company brings engine development, manufacturing, and sales network expertise to the partnership.
• Mizuno Marine Co., Ltd. (株式会社ミズノマリン)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 6 June 2025Mizuno Marine (Osaka-based marine engine and propulsion equipment service company, established 1991) provides installation, maintenance, and after-sales service for hydrogen engines in Japan, supporting safe and stable hydrogen engine operations domestically. The partnership ensures Japan's domestic service capability for hydrogen-powered vessels.
• Japan Foundation (公益財団法人日本財団)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 September 2024Japan Foundation's Zero Emission Ship Project provides funding and institutional backing for the development of CO2-zero emission vessels. The hydrogen engine R&D center and hydrogen-powered tagboat and zero-emission vessel projects are being promoted under Japan Foundation's Zero Emission Ship Project subsidy program.
• Port Service Co., Ltd. (株式会社ポートサービス)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 April 2023Port Service (Yokohama-based cruise operator) chartered Hydro BINGO from Japan Hydro for limited-period commercial运航 at Yokohama Port (April–December 2023). Port Service operated the vessel on weekend/holiday scheduled cruises, providing passenger cruise services to the public under the 'Hydro BINGO Cruise' brand.
• Toyota Motor Corporation (トヨタ自動車株式会社)minorOthers · 3 June 2022Toyota Motor Corporation utilized H2 MONO FUEL GENSET 50kVA units supplied by Japan Hydro to power event booths at the Super Taikyu Series 2022 Round 2 racing event (June 3–5, 2022) at Fuji Speedway, demonstrating hydrogen generator deployment at large-scale automotive sporting events.
• CMB N.V. (Compagnie Maritime Belge)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2021CMB (Belgian diversified shipping and logistics group, founded 1895, Antwerp) and Japan Hydro have a strategic joint venture relationship. CMB is the parent group of CMB.TECH, which co-developed BEH2YDRO hydrogen engines with ABC Engines and transferred hydrogen engine technology to Japan Hydro. CMB and Tsuneishi Group jointly established Japan Hydro to commercialize hydrogen engines in the Japanese maritime market. CMB has 147 ocean-going vessels and offices in Tokyo, Singapore, Hong Kong, Hamburg, UK, and Netherlands.
• Tsuneishi Group (常石グループ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2021Tsuneishi Group (Hiroshima-based shipbuilding and maritime conglomerate) is the Japanese partner in the joint venture with CMB. Tsuneishi Facilities & Craft Co., Ltd. built Hydro BINGO and is constructing hydrogen tagboats. Tsuneishi provides shipbuilding capability, shipyard infrastructure (including hydrogen engine R&D center site), and access to Japanese maritime industry networks. Group companies include Tsuneishi Holdings, Tsuneishi Facilities & Craft, Tsuneishi C Values, and others.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Corvus Energy: Norwegian-Canadian maritime battery and hybrid energy storage specialist. Competes with JPNH2YDRO for the same vessel decarbonization budgets, advocating battery-electric and hybrid solutions instead of hydrogen combustion engines.
• Ballard Power Systems: Canadian fuel cell manufacturer with growing maritime hydrogen fuel cell deployments. Represents an alternative maritime decarbonization pathway to JPNH2YDRO's hydrogen internal combustion engine approach, targeting similar vessel operators with fuel cell modules.

Broad incumbents

• Caterpillar Marine: Major global manufacturer of marine diesel engines, exploring hydrogen and methanol pathways for maritime decarbonization. Competes for the same medium-duty marine engine customers as JPNH2YDRO but with a substantially larger installed base and service network.
• MAN Energy Solutions: German large-bore marine engine manufacturer with hydrogen and ammonia dual-fuel engine development programs. Targets the same high-power vessel segments as BEH2YDRO/JPNH2YDRO, but at significantly larger scale and global reach.
• Wärtsilä: Finnish major marine engine OEM with active hydrogen and ammonia dual-fuel engine programs. Competes in the same maritime decarbonization segment as JPNH2YDRO but serves a global customer base with a much broader engine and propulsion portfolio.
• Toyota Motor Corporation: Japanese automotive OEM with extensive hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and stationary power programs; existing JPNH2YDRO customer for H2 MONO FUEL GENSET units. Adjacent player in hydrogen mobility with overlapping technology but very different end markets (automotive vs. maritime).
• Yanmar Holdings: Japanese diesel and marine engine OEM with hydrogen engine initiatives. Same domestic Japanese market as JPNH2YDRO and similar maritime/industrial customer base, but diversified across a much broader product portfolio.

Direct peers

• BeHydro BV: Belgian hydrogen engine joint venture between ABC Engines and CMB.TECH; OEM manufacturer whose engines JPNH2YDRO distributes exclusively in Japan. Sells the same dual-fuel and 100% hydrogen mono-fuel engine portfolio (1–2.6 MW) directly in European and other markets, making it a direct competitive counterpart rather than purely a supplier.
• CMB.TECH: Belgian maritime group and parent of JPNH2YDRO; co-developer of BEH2YDRO hydrogen engines via joint venture with ABC Engines. Operates 147 ocean-going vessels including Hydrotug and Hydroville hydrogen-powered vessels, and directly competes with JPNH2YDRO in the European hydrogen marine market with the same engine technology stack.
• Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC Engines): Belgian medium-speed engine manufacturer and BeHydro JV partner; co-developed the dual-fuel and mono-fuel hydrogen engine technology underlying JPNH2YDRO's offering. Sells hydrogen and dual-fuel engines globally, competing for the same maritime decarbonization buyers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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