Mitsubishi Power's first hydrogen fuel boiler conversion in Egypt

Mitsubishi Power, a brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, has completed and handed over a landmark hydrogen fuel conversion project at the Alexandria National Refining and Petrochemicals Company (ANRPC) refinery in Egypt.

This marks the first industrial use of hydrogen as boiler fuel in Egypt and the wider MENA region.

The full turnkey project, awarded in 2022, involved the complete rehabilitation and upgrade of a 100-ton-per-hour boiler, converting it from heavy fuel oil and natural gas to run entirely on hydrogen.

Mitsubishi Power oversaw the design, engineering, equipment supply, and installation of the system, which now utilises 14,000 tons of hydrogen-rich gases annually.

The conversion is expected to cut natural gas consumption by 24,000 tons and reduce carbon emissions by approximately 65,000 tons per year.

Supporting Egypt's energy industries

The project supports Egypt’s decarbonisation efforts and underscores its position as a clean energy innovator. It also highlights the potential of hydrogen to drive industrial decarbonisation across the region.

Mitsubishi Power’s advanced hydrogen technology, combined with ANRPC’s operational capabilities, delivered a successful outcome, providing a replicable model for hydrogen integration in Egypt’s energy sector.

The collaboration aligns with Egypt’s strategy to lead the emerging hydrogen economy in the region.

Mitsubishi Power reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Egypt’s energy transition and promoting hydrogen and renewable technologies across MENA.

Sayed Al-Rawi, chairman and managing director of ANRPC, said, "We are proud to be part of Egypt's journey towards a clean energy future and to contribute to achieving Egypt Vision 2030 with this pioneering milestone to using hydrogen as a fuel. This project represents an unprecedented achievement for ANRPC, Egypt, and the entire region. By integrating hydrogen into refining processes, we are contributing to reduce Egypt's carbon footprint and set a new standard for the country's industrial sector. We are proud of our partnership with Mitsubishi Power on this project, which is a true example of how international partnerships and advanced technology can bring about fundamental change toward a sustainable energy future. We are thrilled about the positive environmental impact of this project in reducing emissions, and we look forward to continuing our role in supporting Egypt's transition to clean energy. Together, we can help meet current energy needs and participate in shaping a sustainable energy future in Egypt and the region."

Javier Cavada, president and CEO, Europe, Middle East and Africa at Mitsubishi Power, said, "The success of this first-of-a-kind hydrogen conversion project marks a milestone in Egypt's transition to clean energy and reflects Mitsubishi Power's global leadership in developing advanced, low-carbon power generation technologies. We are honored to partner with ANRPC and support Egypt's ambitious vision for a clean energy transition, providing our expertise to transition existing infrastructure to low-carbon commercially viable systems. This project will lay down the foundation to a commercial path for decarbonising Egypt's industrial facilities with minimal downtime, in addition to demonstrating the tangible and positive impact of hydrogen in reducing emissions and developing sustainable energy solutions. Mitsubishi Power is committed to supporting Egypt's journey towards a cleaner and more sustainable energy future, and we look forward to strengthening our collaboration with ANRPC and other stakeholders to drive the transition to hydrogen across the region."

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