Fueling Cars with Sewage-Made Hydrogen in Fukuoka

Japanese city of Fukuoka has commercialized hydrogen fuel from sewage, to be used for FCVs; has potential for 60 FCVs in 12-hour operation.

Here’s an article posted in Hydrogen Central.

According to the article,

Fukuoka, Japan, is leading the way in using sewage to produce hydrogen for fuel cell vehicles.
This initiative marks a significant step in the commercialization of hydrogen fuel made from treating sewage.
The process involves converting human waste into hydrogen to fuel vehicles like the Toyota Mirai.

Several countries are actively pursuing projects to convert waste into hydrogen, showcasing innovative approaches to sustainable energy production. Here are some notable examples:

India: India is set to launch its first waste-to-hydrogen project in Pune, which aims to tackle inefficient waste management and reduce carbon emissions. This initiative, a collaboration between the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and The Green Billions Ltd (TGBL), is expected to convert organic waste into hydrogen. The plant is designed to process 350 tonnes of solid waste daily, and is expected to produce around 10 tonnes of hydrogen per day.
Egypt: H2-Industries has received preliminary approval to develop a groundbreaking waste-to-hydrogen plant at East Port-Said. This facility will process 4 million tons of organic waste and non-recyclable plastics annually, producing 300,000 tons of green hydrogen per year. This project represents the world’s first and largest hydrogen hub of its kind.
Poland: A project in Konin, Poland, is set to convert 40 tons of plastic waste daily into approximately 2.7 tons of high-purity hydrogen. This modular waste-to-hydrogen plant will utilize advanced technologies like pyrolysis and steam reforming, running on renewable power. The project is expected to contribute significantly to reducing CO2 emissions and is scheduled for completion by the end of 2023.
Oman: A significant investment of $1.4 billion is being directed towards a waste-to-hydrogen project in Oman. This initiative is spearheaded by H2-Industries, a US-based hydrogen generation and energy storage solutions company, in collaboration with the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn).
United Arab Emirates: The BEEAH Group has partnered with Chinook Sciences and Air Water to create a waste-to-hydrogen plant in Sharjah. This facility processes waste wood and plastic to produce hydrogen, which has already powered over 2,000 homes and offset significant CO2 emissions.

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