Mitsubishi Corporation, Takasago Thermal Engineering Co., Ltd., Hokkaido Electric Power Co., Ltd., and Air Water Hokkaido Co., Ltd. have signed an agreement regarding joint studies (referred to as the “Studies”) toward green hydrogen supply in the Chitose area of Hokkaido, and we would like to notify you of this.
Hydrogen is an important energy source for achieving carbon neutrality, as it can be produced from various energy sources including electricity and emits no CO2 during combustion. The establishment of a hydrogen production and supply system in Japan is considered important from the perspective of energy policy, as stipulated in the revised “Basic Hydrogen Strategy” released by the Japanese government in June 2023. In addition, hydrogen is expected to be utilized not only as a fuel, but also as a raw material for chemicals such as ammonia and methanol, and is therefore anticipated in a wide range of industries.
The Chitose area, where the four companies aim to start business operations, has New Chitose Airport, which is the gateway to the skies of Hokkaido, and an industrial park with various companies. In addition, there is expected to be demand for green hydrogen as a decarbonization measure, as the location has been decided for the mass production of next-generation semiconductors. Furthermore, on February 7, 2022, Chitose City declared itself a “Zero Carbon City” and aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 by promoting the local production and consumption of green hydrogen.
On May 31, 2024, the “Infrastructure Development Investigation for Green Hydrogen Supply in Chitose City and Coordination with Other Bases in Hokkaido, which Envisages Cooperation with Related Municipalities” project related to the Studies was adopted as a subject of the “Subsidy Program for Promoting Introduction of Non-Fossil Energy-Based Energies” (hydrogen and other supply infrastructure development projects) by the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy. Based on the agreement, the four companies will proceed with verifying the optimal supply method, such as the examination of water hydrogen production and storage site candidate locations, and transportation methods, by considering the needs of demanders for the local consumption of green hydrogen.
With the cooperation of Hokkaido, Chitose City, and demand-side companies, a hydrogen base will be established by 2030 by cooperating with related municipalities, and the green hydrogen supply chain will be realized by promoting coordination with other locations as well as in the Chitose area.
【Company Overview】
| Mitsubishi Corporation (founded) 1954 (headquarters) 2-3-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (representative) President and Chief Executive Officer Katsuya Nakanishi (business operations) A variety of industries are targeted as business domains in an eight-group structure, i.e. Earth Environmental & Energy, Material Solution, Metal Resources, Social Infrastructure, Mobility, Food Industry, S.L.C. (Smart-Life Creation), and Power Solution. |
| Takasago Thermal Engineering Co., Ltd. (founded) 1923 (headquarters) 6-27-30 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo (representative) President Yoichi (business operations) Providing total services throughout the lifecycle of buildings, with a focus on designing and constructing air conditioning facilities. Under the group purpose “Pioneering the Future of Our Planet by Innovating Environment,” we are working to create technology and services that contribute to a decarbonized and sustainable society as “environmental creators” who create comfortable environments. |
| Hokkaido Electric Power Co., Ltd. (founded) 1951 (main office) 1-2 Odori Higashi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido (representative) President and Executive Officer Shin Saito (business operations) In addition to supplying electricity and gas, we offer a wide range of energy-related solution services. We are taking on the challenge of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 under our slogan “Challenging toward Carbon Neutral 2050,” by expanding the introduction of renewable energy, making use of the Tomakomai Power Plant, and also exploring possibilities for use of hydrogen and ammonia. |
| Air Water Hokkaido Co., Ltd. Established in 1978. Headquartered at 1-3, Kita 3-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido. Representative Director and CEO Tatsuya Kura-moto. Engaged in the business of industrial gases, healthcare, energy, and agriculture and food in Hokkaido. By utilizing their locally rooted business base, they arrange a variety of technologies, products, and services that the Air Water Group has to meet the needs of the region and promote the creation of new markets. They also contribute to solving regional issues. |
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| Mitsubishi Corporation | TEL: 03-3210-2171 Takasago Thermal Engineering Co., Ltd. |
| Corporate Communication Office | TEL: 03-6369-8215 Hokkaido Electric Power Co., Inc. |
| Public Relations Planning Group, Public Relations Department | TEL: 011-251-4076 Air Water Inc. |
| Public and Investor Relations Promotion Office | TEL: 06-6252-3966 Mitsubishi Corporation Materiality |
Based on their corporate philosophy of the 'Three Principles,' Mitsubishi Corporation has been working to contribute to the sustainable development of society and create value through their business activities. With the aim of continuing to create MC Shared Value, which is the creation of shared value, and as a guideline for their efforts towards sustainable growth, they will strengthen their initiatives towards important social issues that they will address, including 'Materiality,' which aims to achieve a carbon-neutral society and a prosperous life for all through their business activities. This matter involves efforts that contribute to 'Solving Regional Issues and Coexisting with Communities' and 'Contribution to Decarbonization'. These are two of the six Materiality attributes that are associated with Mitsubishi Corporation's goal of achieving 'Sustainable Development Goals'.
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