Chiyoda’s significant strengths are catalyst and process development expertise and experience. We excel in managing technology development and process design, with commercialization in mind from the early stages of development. We consider the data that should be collected and its development to scale-up in the shortest possible time through back-casting. Catalysts are essential for chemical product manufacturing and the resource and energy sectors because they reduce harmful substances and transform them into beneficial ones through chemical reactions. Our expertise in combining process development and catalyst development enables us to propose unique solutions for a wide range of social challenges.

In the ammonia field, our strengths are advanced ammonia cracking technology and our in-depth understanding of ammonia in general, accumulated through our experience of commercialized equipment for ammonia synthesis plants. Ammonia as a fuel is attracting attention in the movement towards decarbonization and new methods of ammonia production are in demand towards utilization. We are currently developing Japanese-originated technology in collaboration with Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. and JERA Co., Inc, focusing on new catalysts for ammonia production aiming to reduce costs through lower temperatures and pressures compared to the conventional Haber-Bosch method.

One challenge is the requirement for large-scale, high-cost equipment to obtain more accurate data on the demonstration stage. We would like to demonstrate our technologies in a wider scale and harvest public opinion for consideration in business plans, aiming for early social implementation. We believe that these actions will help us secure development funds.

Talking about our ammonia business, if a problem arises when integrating with a thermal power plant of JERA Co., Inc., the impact would be significant as electricity is a critical social infrastructure.
Low concentration CO₂ separation and removal technologies face many challenges before social implementation. For example, although we need large areas for equipment installation, cost reductions can be realized as the area required reduces.

We need to connect our equipment to existing facilities for ammonia cracking technology. Such equipment should be small for easy and safe installation. We must keep thermal power plants operational while we install new technologies because they support critical infrastructure. We proceed with development carefully and gradually to reduce risks and apply ‘Safety in Design’ by simulating toxic ammonia concentrations diffusion in the event of an accident.

We conduct joint research in collaboration with seven institutions to develop technology to produce ethylene from CO₂ and are always searching for more partners for early implementation. It is important to inform the general public of our technology and its application and we wish to display it to society through media collaboration.

NEDO and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) have requested Chiyoda to shorten the CO₂ separation and recovery technology development schedule, which we accept as expectations for the project are high.

The requirement for zero-emission power sources is increasing year by year and the demand for CO₂ separation, recovery and storage technologies is rising in line with the decarbonization momentum.

On the technical side, it is important to share the goal and work towards achieving it together. On the business side, it is necessary to build relationships for effective communication. We need to discuss participant company share of investments and allocate risks and responsibilities. Respect, honesty and transparency are key.

On projects such as this, it is essential to establish and share common goals with partners.

I agree. It is crucial for partners to progress their work through a common goal, especially during commercialization to ensure that each participant makes a profit.

Achieving milestones one by one based on shared goals by utilizing each company’s strength and maintaining balance among partners is essential. One of the reasons why Chiyoda is a partner is our outstanding human resources who excel in problem-solving and who have an integrative aptitude with the capability to complete projects. We are proud to be a member of this project.

I feel a heavy responsibility as a member of this project because ammonia cracking technology is crucial for Japan, a country with limited fossil resources. I would like to strive to overcome each challenge steadily and work on our goals until we achieve them.

Even if we produce ethylene from CO₂, that technology alone cannot achieve a decarbonized society. A combination with other technologies is required for social implementation and wide diffusion. Ethylene plays a foundational role in many chemical products. I wish to popularize the use of the decarbonized technology for its effective application in a diverse range of chemical products.

Recovering CO₂ as a useful carbon resource and reutilizing it to produce diverse carbon compounds is a promising strategy. This approach addresses climate change issues and contributes to securing a stable supply of new resources. I wish to contribute to a decarbonized society through the early implementation of the technology for efficient separation and recovery of CO₂.

Chiyoda is a global frontrunner in the field of the technology to produce paraxylene from CO₂. I wish to maintain the number one position and successfully commercialize the technology as soon as possible. I hope that clothing made from CO₂ will be available in stores by the early 2030s.
Aligning technology development with global decarbonization trends, I will continue striving to establish technologies for social implementation and commercialization, aiming for Chiyoda to become the leader in the decarbonization field.