Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings, has received approval for its “New Production Plan for Hydrogen-Fuelled Engines and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Systems” under Japan’s Ministry of the Environment and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s “Promotion of the construction of zero-emission ships etc.”

The proposal was approved 9 January 2025.

The project aims to establish an advanced production system for zero-emission ships powered by hydrogen and batteries.

By developing essential production facilities for hydrogen-fueled propulsion systems, the initiative seeks to reduce CO2 emissions through market adoption while boosting industrial competitiveness and economic growth.

Yanmar Power Technology is actively working toward the YANMAR GREEN CHALLENGE 2050, a Group-wide initiative to achieve a sustainable society.