By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : June 23, 2025 8:58 am
The collaboration will showcase innovative technologies that capture CO2 from the atmosphere and transfer it to underground storage
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company and the Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth (RITE) have signed an agreement regarding the transfer of part of the CO2 recovered using a direct-air-capture (DAC) device at the venue of the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 in Japan. The collaboration represents a pioneering initiative to advance the societal implementation of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) in Japan.
The collaboration will showcase innovative technologies that capture CO2 from the atmosphere and transfer it to underground storage while also utilizing it for methanol production. It will serve as a model case of CCUS in Japan, demonstrating cutting-edge environmental technologies that aim not only to achieve carbon neutrality but also to reduce CO2 emitted in the past, aligning with the "Beyond Zero" concept.
RITE has been supporting the development and adoption of CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) technology, which captures CO2 before it is emitted into the atmosphere and then stores it safely underground. CCS is essential for mitigating climate change and is regarded as a key technology for enabling "Beyond Zero," as it facilitates negative emissions. Through their work at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, RITE is demonstrating DAC technologies as part of the Moon Shot Research and Development Program promoted by Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO).
Through this collaboration, MGC and RITE aim to further advance CCUS technologies that bridge CO2 capture, storage, and utilization. Utilizing their combined expertise, the two parties will continue to strengthen their joint research efforts to accelerate initiatives that contribute to the early realization of a carbon-neutral society.