On 16 February 2026, Yanmar Power Solutions Co., Ltd., a group company of Yanmar Holdings, said it is advancing the development of engines compatible with next-generation fuels aimed at supporting a decarbonized society.
To prepare for higher output of marine and land-use engines in the future, the company has acquired land at the Phoenix industrial site in Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture. At the newly secured location, it plans to build a factory to conduct test operations of hydrogen engines for marine applications. The company said the initiative will reorganize and strengthen its production system, including existing factories, with operations scheduled to start around March 2029.
In parallel, the company said work across the marine industry is progressing to develop and commercialize decarbonization-related technologies toward carbon neutrality by 2050. Leveraging its engine development and manufacturing expertise, Yanmar Power Solutions Co., Ltd. plans to continue promoting powertrains compatible with hydrogen, methanol and ammonia, while establishing the corresponding production systems.
The facility’s provisional name is Amagasaki Coastal Factory. The planned construction site is 28-2 Funade, Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture, plus seven adjacent lots (B-1 Block). The site area is 33,898.3 m² (approximately 3.4 ha). Planned total floor area is approximately 8,000 m² (as of March 2029). The main purpose is test operation of marine hydrogen engines and related activities.
