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Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Hydrogen Ventures

On January 16, 2026, OKUMA TECH, headquartered in Fukushima, and Shimane Denko, based in Shimane, have established a strategic partnership agreement aimed at popularizing hydrogen-related businesses across Japan. With the growing emphasis on hydrogen energy as a solution for a decarbonized society, this partnership will leverage the expertise in hydrogen technology developed in the Fukushima Hamadori region and the operational capabilities of Shimane and the broader Chugoku area.

Background and Objectives

The implementation of hydrogen energy is gaining national attention as Japan strives for a carbon-neutral society. However, it requires careful planning that goes beyond technical development to include region-specific considerations for installation, operation, and maintenance.

OKUMA TECH has been focusing on the social implementation of hydrogen-related technologies and devices from their base in Okuma, Fukushima, accumulating practical insights through various demonstrations and evaluations. As they expand their partnerships with local businesses, this agreement marks a crucial foundational step toward scaling their hydrogen initiatives nationally and eventually globally.

Shimane Denko, meanwhile, has been a cornerstone of the Shimane community since its establishment in 1956, providing electric, facility, and maintenance services across the Chugoku region. In recent years, they have shifted their focus toward enhancing capabilities in renewable energy and other emerging energy sectors, which aligns perfectly with the goals of their new partner.

Both companies share the conviction that merging the hydrogen business knowledge cultivated in Fukushima with Shimane Denko's established infrastructure know-how will enable them to create a robust hydrogen usage model rooted in local attributes.

Partnership Details

Under this agreement, the roles are defined as follows:

• - OKUMA TECH: Responsible for technology and business planning related to hydrogen devices, as well as the design of social implementation models.
• - Shimane Denko: Charge of proposing the introduction of hydrogen solutions across the Chugoku region, along with establishing the equipment, operational, and maintenance systems.

By capturing the synergy between technology development and on-ground expertise, the partnership aims to construct a realistic hydrogen utilization model from installation to operational management.

Future Endeavors

The partnership will focus on deepening collaboration in Fukushima and Shimane while examining processes from device introduction to installation, operation, and maintenance on a regional basis.

Insights gained throughout this collaboration will be consolidated to develop diverse hydrogen use cases tailored to specific applications and regional traits, leading to a gradual rollout of implementation schemes targeting the Chugoku area.

Company Profiles

OKUMA TECH

• - Founded: April 1, 2021
• - Core Business: Development and sales of hydrogen production equipment and hydrogen fuel cells, next-generation hydrogen storage technology, drone research using hydrogen fuel cells, and consulting in decarbonization and renewable energy.
• - Location: 116-5, Shimonokami-Ono, Okuma-machi, Futaba-gun, Fukushima
• - CEO: Kenichi Lee
• - Website: okumatech.com

Shimane Denko

• - Founded: April 1956
• - Core Business: Electric, communications, and plumbing facilities, maintenance operations, and franchise business expansion across a network of 35 companies nationwide.
• - Location: 63, Higashihoncho 5-chome, Matsue-shi, Shimane
• - CEO: Koichi Notsu
• - Website: sdgr.co.jp

Vision for Hydrogen's Future

OKUMA TECH is committed to creating a sustainable energy society based on the philosophy of