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.
The demonstration, undertaken with technical collaboration from Yanmar, a leading global innovator in a wide range of marine systems and industrial equipment, and supported financially by Japan’s Ministry of the Environment, marks a major milestone for Australia’s hydrogen industry. The two-week trial was completed in late November.
H2H Energy provided gaseous hydrogen refuelling at 700 bar using its proven technology and extensive experience refuelling fuel cell electric vehicles, including the Toyota Mirai. The company’s systems are already operating across Australia and internationally, bridging hydrogen production and real-world applications in light and heavy transport.
The marine demonstration will allow Yanmar engineers to validate fuel cell systems under real-world conditions, advancing plans for commercialisation of marine hydrogen infrastructure. Queensland is the first overseas destination for Yanmar’s fuel cell vessel, strengthening Australia’s role as a global leader in the transition to zero-emission transport.
H2H Energy is expanding its presence across Australia and New Zealand, with eight refuelling systems now in operation. This includes a unit supporting the Metro Tasmania hydrogen bus trial, refuelling two fuel cell electric buses operating on daily public transport routes. H2H is also currently manufacturing another fast-refuelling system for deployment on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland.
H2H Energy CEO Cranston Polson said: “This demonstration marks an exciting milestone for H2H as a leader in advanced refuelling technology. 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 activity will help establish the foundation for future marine hydrogen operations in Queensland, including potential applications for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and positions Australia as a leader in clean maritime innovation and hydrogen deployment.
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