Japan’s Yokogawa Electric has secured orders from Kawasaki Heavy Industries to supply integrated automation systems for a liquefied hydrogen carrier and two hydrogen-fuelled ships. The contracts cover both vessel-wide control systems and dedicated automation for marine hydrogen fuel installations, including cryogenic storage tanks and fuel supply equipment.
Industry coverage dated 22.09.2026 reports that Yokogawa has won contracts from Kawasaki Heavy Industries to deliver integrated automation systems for a large liquefied hydrogen carrier and two hydrogen-fuelled vessels. The scope includes automation of ship control systems and specialized solutions for marine hydrogen fuel systems, such as cryogenic liquefied hydrogen tanks and fuel supply equipment that are central to using hydrogen as a maritime fuel. These projects form part of a broader effort by Kawasaki and partners to establish a commercial hydrogen shipping value chain linking production hubs with demand centers across Asia and beyond.
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