Mitsubishi Corporation and ExxonMobil Partner to Produce Low-Carbon Hydrogen and Ammonia in Texas
Key Ideas
  • Mitsubishi Corporation and ExxonMobil have signed an agreement for a project in Baytown, Texas, to produce virtually carbon-free hydrogen and low-carbon ammonia, with a focus on Japan's industrial applications.
  • The facility, subject to government policies and regulatory permits, aims to be the world's largest of its kind, capable of producing up to 1 billion cubic feet daily of low-carbon hydrogen and over 1 million tons of low-carbon ammonia annually.
  • ExxonMobil and Mitsubishi Corporation plan to lead the initiative globally, aiming to provide customers with low-carbon intensity energy to support a lower emission future.
  • Mitsubishi Corporation also plans to convert part of its LPG terminal into an ammonia terminal to supply low-carbon ammonia to industrial sectors in Japan, with a projected handling capacity of 1 million tons per year by 2030.
Mitsubishi Corporation and Exxon Mobil Corporation have entered into a Project Framework Agreement for a joint initiative in Baytown, Texas, to produce virtually carbon-free hydrogen and low-carbon ammonia. This partnership focuses on addressing the growing demand for low-carbon energy sources, particularly in Japan's industrial sector. The agreement includes discussions on Mitsubishi Corporation's offtake of low-carbon ammonia and potential equity participation in the project. The facility, set to be the largest of its kind globally upon completion, is expected to start operations in 2029, pending final investment decisions in 2025. It aims to produce up to 1 billion cubic feet daily of low-carbon hydrogen and over 1 million tons of low-carbon ammonia annually, contributing significantly to reducing carbon emissions. The project's success is contingent on favorable government policies and regulatory approvals. Mitsubishi Corporation plans to repurpose part of its LPG terminal as an ammonia terminal to facilitate the supply of low-carbon ammonia to various industries in Japan, with a vision to handle around 1 million tons per year by 2030. Collaborations with Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd. for equity and ammonia offtake, as well as the establishment of a 'Council for utilizing Namikata Terminal as a Hub for introducing Fuel Ammonia,' further highlight Mitsubishi Corporation's commitment to advancing environmental sustainability. Through this partnership, ExxonMobil and Mitsubishi Corporation aim to play a pivotal role in accelerating the transition of hard-to-abate sectors towards cleaner energy sources, promoting global environmental sustainability.
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