EnergyAsahi Kasei, Toray bet on green hydrogen production equipment
Japanese companies eye greater capacity for electrolyzers, components
An Asahi Kasei pilot plant for electrolyzers comes fully onstream this spring in Kawasaki, near Tokyo. (Photo by Shin Watanabe)
SHIN WATANABE, Nikkei staff writer
February 2, 2024 05:33 JST
TOKYO -- Japanese chemicals company Asahi Kasei is boosting capacity for "green hydrogen" production equipment while materials giant Toray Industries looks to increase output of a key component in such devices, as they seek to secure a foothold in the field early on.