Tomakomai CCS Demonstration Project in Japan

Abstract

A large-scale CCS demonstration project is currently being undertaken by the Japanese government in the Tomakomai area, Hokkaido prefecture, Japan. The project is scheduled to run for the period JFY 2012 - 2020 to demonstrate the viability of CCS system from CO₂ capture through to injection and storage. 100,000 tonnes per year or more of CO₂ derived from an industrial source will be injected and stored in saline aquifers under the seabed in the offshore area of the Tomakomai Port. Commissioning of the ground facilities has continued, after completion of construction in October 2015. CO₂ injection will be stared in April 2016.