Green Hydrogen Initiative in Hokkaido's Chitose Area: Towards Carbon Neutrality
Key Ideas
  • Mitsubishi Corp., Takasago Thermal Engineering, Hokkaido Electric Power, and Air Water Hokkaido are collaborating to supply green hydrogen in Chitose, Hokkaido.
  • Hydrogen production is seen as crucial for achieving carbon neutrality due to its lack of CO2 emissions when burned.
  • Chitose's strategic location, including the presence of New Chitose Airport and industrial zones, makes it an ideal area for green hydrogen utilization.
  • The joint initiative aims to establish a hydrogen cluster by 2030, supporting Chitose City's goal of becoming a Zero Carbon City by 2050.
Mitsubishi Corp. (MC) and three other companies have entered into a joint development agreement to supply green hydrogen in Hokkaido's Chitose area. The project aims to leverage hydrogen as a clean energy source to contribute to carbon neutrality. The Japanese government's updated Basic Hydrogen Strategy emphasizes the importance of developing a domestic hydrogen supply chain as part of the country's energy policy. Industries are increasingly looking towards hydrogen not only as a fuel but also as a raw material for various chemicals. Chitose, known for its aviation and industrial presence, has been selected as an ideal location for the green hydrogen initiative. The collaboration plans to establish a hydrogen cluster by 2030, with the support of local authorities and customers. Chitose City's 'Zero Carbon City Chitose' agenda aligns with the initiative by aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050. The feasibility study for green hydrogen supply in Chitose City was approved for a subsidy to support cluster development. The project envisions optimizing hydrogen supply, storage, and transportation methods to enable local production and consumption. By collaborating with other projects in Hokkaido, the team aims to create a green hydrogen supply chain in the broader Chitose area, emphasizing sustainability and decarbonization.
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