Seven Major Companies Join Forces for Engineering Design of Japan’s Advanced CCS Project!

Seven industry leaders — ITOCHU Corporation, Nippon Steel Corporation, Taiheiyo Cement Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, INPEX Corporation, Taisei Corporation, and ITOCHU Oil Exploration Co., Ltd. — have been selected by the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) to conduct Engineering Design Work for Japanese Advanced CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) Projects. This initiative marks a critical step in Japan’s effort to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and a 46% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by FY2030.

CCS is considered essential for decarbonizing hard-to-abate industries, and the Japanese government has prioritized the development of CCS technologies. To accelerate the implementation of these projects, JOGMEC issued a public call for advanced CCS initiatives, selecting this consortium as one of the first eligible for government support.

The project involves capturing CO2 at Nippon Steel’s Kyushu Works Oita Area and Taiheiyo Cement Group’s Kawasaki Plant and transporting it by ship to underground storage sites. A feasibility study in FY2023 addressed CO2 separation, capture, transport, storage, and economic viability.

The next phase, known as Front End Engineering Design (FEED), will focus on detailed planning for CO2 separation, shipping, and storage, with a goal of operational readiness by FY2030. The seven companies will collaborate closely to ensure the technical and economic feasibility of the project.

By advancing this CCS project, the companies aim to contribute to the early social implementation of carbon capture technologies in Japan, driving toward a sustainable, low-carbon future.

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