Who is Toyota partner with hydrogen?
Toyota's hydrogen strategy centers on partnerships with major energy and gas companies to build a robust hydrogen supply chain and fueling network, notably with Air Liquide and Iwatani in Japan, plus work with ENEOS and Toyota Tsusho to expand hydrogen infrastructure worldwide.
Overview of Toyota's hydrogen partnerships
In Japan, Toyota forms alliances to ensure production, storage, delivery, and retail fueling of hydrogen for its fuel-cell vehicles like the Mirai. The core domestic collaboration highlights are with Air Liquide and Iwatani, which are among the largest hydrogen producers and distributors in Japan.
- Air Liquide
- Iwatani Corporation
- ENEOS (Nippon Oil & Energy) and Toyota Tsusho
These partnerships aim to secure a stable hydrogen supply, lower costs, and accelerate the rollout of hydrogen refueling stations across Japan to support customer use of hydrogen vehicles.
Global ecosystem and coalitions
Beyond Japan, Toyota participates in industry coalitions and collaborations to push forward hydrogen adoption, technology development, and standards across markets.
- Hydrogen Council (global CEO-level coalition of energy, mobility, and industrial companies, with Toyota as a member)
- Joint efforts with energy providers and infrastructure developers to expand hydrogen refueling networks in Europe, North America, and other regions
These international collaborations help align policy, standards, and technology to scale the hydrogen economy and support broader deployment of fuel-cell vehicles worldwide.
What this means for consumers
The partnerships aim to create a more reliable and affordable hydrogen supply and refueling experience, expanding the network of hydrogen stations and reducing barriers to owning hydrogen-powered vehicles like Toyota's Mirai.
Summary
Toyota's hydrogen strategy is built on a core Japanese partnership with Air Liquide and Iwatani to develop a hydrogen supply chain, complemented by collaborations with ENEOS and Toyota Tsusho to widen infrastructure. Internationally, Toyota engages in the Hydrogen Council and multiple energy-infrastructure partnerships to accelerate the global adoption of hydrogen and fuel-cell technology. These efforts collectively strive to make hydrogen-powered mobility more practical, cost-effective, and scalable for consumers around the world.
