Mitsubishi to Partner with ExxonMobil on Low-Carbon Hydrogen and Ammonia Project in Texas
Key Ideas
  • Mitsubishi has signed a preliminary agreement with ExxonMobil to purchase a stake in a hydrogen and ammonia project in Texas, signaling the beginning of negotiations for the joint venture.
  • The facility, expected to start operations in 2029, aims to produce low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia to support Japan's decarbonization efforts and provide heavy industry with sustainable fuel sources.
  • The project plans to have a daily hydrogen production capacity of 1 billion cubic feet with carbon capture technology to prevent 98% of associated carbon dioxide emissions, along with 1 million tons of low-carbon ammonia production annually.
  • Japanese companies Mitsubishi and Idemitsu Kosan are collaborating with ExxonMobil on the project, exploring the conversion of a liquefied petroleum gas terminal in Western Japan into an ammonia facility, showcasing advancements in carbon capture for hydrogen and ammonia production.
Japanese conglomerate Mitsubishi has entered a preliminary agreement with ExxonMobil to acquire a stake in its hydrogen and ammonia project in Baytown, Texas. While the exact stake size and off-take agreements details are expected to be finalized in 2025, the partnership aims to further low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia production globally. The facility, set to commence operations in 2029, will contribute to Japan's decarbonization efforts and provide crucial volumes for heavy industries like steel. With a daily hydrogen production capacity of 1 billion cubic feet and carbon capture technology to mitigate emissions, the project aims to prevent 98% of carbon dioxide associated with production from escaping into the atmosphere. Additionally, the plant plans to produce 1 million tons of low-carbon ammonia annually. Mitsubishi and ExxonMobil are joined by Japanese refining company Idemitsu Kosan in this joint venture, which also involves exploring the conversion of a liquefied petroleum gas terminal in Western Japan into an ammonia facility. This collaboration highlights advancements in carbon capture technology for hydrogen and ammonia production, showcasing efforts towards a sustainable and low-emission future.
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