Wedoany.com Report-Jul. 13, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), based in Tokyo, has been contracted by Hokkaido Electric Power Co., Inc. (HEPCO) to conduct the basic design (Front End Engineering Design, FEED) for a CO2 capture plant at the Tomato-Atsuma Power Station in Hokkaido, Japan. The facility, set to capture 5,200 tons of CO2 daily from boiler flue gases, will utilize MHI’s proprietary CO2 capture technology. Upon completion, it is expected to be Japan’s largest CO2 capture plant.

Hokkaido Electric Power’s Tomato-Atsuma Power Station

HEPCO, in collaboration with Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. and Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd., has partnered with the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) for a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in the Tomakomai area. This initiative, part of JOGMEC’s “Engineering Design for Japanese Advanced CCS Projects,” aims to store 1.5 to 2 million tons of CO2 annually in deep saline formations by 2030. The Tomakomai area has been designated as Japan’s first “specified area” for CO2 storage under the CCS Business Act, with exploratory drilling under consideration.

MHI will evaluate the main equipment and specifications during the FEED phase to prepare for future equipment installation. The project supports MHI Group’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2040 under its “MISSION NET ZERO” initiative. This includes developing a carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) value chain to decarbonize energy supply systems.

The Tomato-Atsuma project aligns with global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through advanced CO2 capture and storage solutions. MHI’s expertise in CCUS technology positions it as a key contributor to sustainable energy initiatives, fostering environmental protection and supporting Japan’s transition to cleaner energy systems.