MHI Group Sets forth to Reinforce CCUS Solutions with CO2 Liquefication

MHI Group, in collaboration with its subsidiaries MHI Engine & Turbocharger (MHIET) and MHI Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Corporation (MHI-AC&R), has initiated joint demonstration tests on a system designed to liquefy captured CO2 emissions from gas engine generator sets. This initiative aims to further the development of carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) solutions. The tests involve capturing CO2 from generator sets at the MHIET Sagamihara Plant in Japan, using MHI Group's ‘CO2MPACT’ system. The captured CO2 is then liquefied by MHI-AC&R's specific system. Due to its decreased volume and enhanced transportability, this liquefied CO2 could potentially boost the adoption of CCUS technologies.

The Group also highlighted that they are employing MHI's unique remote monitoring system to support the CO2 liquefaction demonstration tests, similar to the verification processes for CO2 capture that began in 2022. MHI's ultimate goal with these tests is to establish a comprehensive customer support system covering all aspects, from CO2 capture to its liquefaction.

Further emphasizing their commitment to decarbonization, MHI Group's broader objective is to be carbon-neutral by 2040. This ambition encompasses numerous strategic measures designed to decrease carbon emissions in energy sources.

In a recent announcement by the US Department of Energy (DOE), Mitsubishi Power Americas, an MHI Group company, was recognized as a sub-recipient in two prominent hydrogen hub initiatives, the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub (PNWH2) and the HyVelocity Hub in the Gulf Coast region. These hubs, part of a $7 billion program, are envisioned to be integral components of America's forthcoming clean energy landscape.

Mike Ducker, Senior Vice President of Hydrogen Infrastructure at Mitsubishi Power Americas, shared his views on this development, expressing that being chosen for negotiations with the DOE for these projects underscores the swift advancement and increasing support for the hydrogen economy. He further highlighted Mitsubishi Power's significant role in the development of hydrogen infrastructure projects, affirming the company's readiness to contribute to a cleaner and carbon-free future.

According to the article by Procurement Resource, MHI Group, along with its subsidiaries MHIET and MHI-AC&R, is testing a system to liquefy captured CO2 emissions from gas engine generators, promoting the adoption of Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) solutions. Taking place at MHIET's Sagamihara Plant, the CO2 capture uses MHI Group's ‘CO2MPACT’ system, with the liquefaction managed by MHI-AC&R. Liquid CO2's reduced volume improves transportability. MHI is also deploying a remote monitoring system for these tests. With a broader aim to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040, MHI Group is deeply involved in decarbonization initiatives. Mitsubishi Power Americas, part of MHI Group, was recently acknowledged by the US DOE, emphasizing its role in two major hydrogen hubs, highlighting America's clean energy transition.