Kawasaki begins demonstration of centrifugal hydrogen compressor for liquefaction plants

Jack Burke Senior Editor, Compressor Tech2

June 29, 2026

The centrifugal compressor is designed for the refrigerant hydrogen compression stage within hydrogen liquefaction plants

Kawasaki Heavy Industries has begun demonstration testing of what it describes as the world’s first centrifugal hydrogen compressor designed specifically for hydrogen liquefaction plants, marking a milestone in the development of large-scale hydrogen infrastructure. The company said the KM Comp-H₂ has been operating on 100% pure hydrogen since January…

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