During the COP28 UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai, Charoen Pokphand Group (C.P. Group), Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), and Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies (CJPT) announced progress in their pilot project to produce one of Thailand’s first bio-hydrogen supplies, with an initial volume of 2kg/day.
The partnership, which is backed by state-of-the-art equipment, uses biogas derived from poultry waste provided by C.P. Group’s farms to produce bio-hydrogen, marking an important milestone in their journey towards decarbonizing the transportation sector.
Toyota established Thailand’s first Biogas-Derived Hydrogen Production Equipment at its Asia headquarters in Bangkok. The team will now embark on a trial to test the viability and performance of bio-hydrogen as an alternative energy source for long-haul transportation. Together, the companies hope to eventually adopt bio-hydrogen for C.P. Group’s long-haul logistics, including the powering of delivery trucks for parts of its operations in Thailand.
Speaking at the Thailand Pavilion at COP28, C.P. Group Chairman Soopakij Chearavanont shared: “We are all in a race against climate change. COP28 presents a great opportunity for us all to come together, share ideas, and find innovative solutions. It is a privilege to unite with Toyota and Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies Corporation to find revolutionary renewable energy solutions and pioneering approaches.”
In addition to poultry waste to biogas, the partnership is exploring broader mobility solutions and has successfully completed a second test project into the role that drones can play in supporting agriculture in Thailand. Masahiko Maeda, CEO of Asia Region of Toyota Motor Corporation noted: “We are achieving good results for CO2 reduction and considering how we can contribute further to the happiness of the 67 million Thai citizens under the concept of ‘doing what can be done now’, together with partners who share the same view.”
C.P. Group Member of the Executive Committee, Kachorn Chiaravanont added: “C.P. Group and Toyota have shared a common interest since the start of our relationship 25 years ago to support decarbonisation. We are excited about investing in new technologies and are ambitious in our combined ambition to find new ways to support the energy transition, for Thailand.”