AGC, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Begin Study to Commercialize Circular Carbon Methanol

Revolutionary Move AGC, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Begin Study to Commercialize Circular Carbon Methanol

2023-09-01 Source: Press release Mitsubishi Gas Chemical 2 min Reading Time

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AGC and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical have launched a study for the production and sale of the world’s first circular carbon methanol made from CO2 which has been generated from glass production.

This study targets commercialization by around 2030 at AGC’s Kashima Plant. (Source: ©adam121 - stock.adobe.com) — This study targets commercialization by around 2030 at AGC’s Kashima Plant.
(Source: ©adam121 - stock.adobe.com)

Tokyo/Japan – AGC and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company have agreed to begin the study regarding the production and sale of methanol made from CO2 generated from AGC’s architectural glass production, by applying the methanol production technology developed by MGC. This study targets commercialization by around 2030 at AGC’s Kashima Plant, and when achieved, it will be the world’s first case of producing and selling “Circular Carbon Methanol (CCM)” that effectively utilizes the CO2 generated from glass production.

Methanol also has a wide range of applications as an essential chemical, and in recent years, its use for conversion to ethylene and propylene has been expanding. As such, it is expected that its utilization will widen the possibility towards carbon neutrality.

The goal of this study is to use CCU technology to convert the CO2 generated at Japan’s largest architectural glass manufacturing facility into methanol, which will then be produced and sold. While chemical products that use captured CO2 as a raw material can reduce environmental burden, the higher cost associated with CO2 capture and conversion compared to conventional manufacturing methods is an issue. To address this, MGC will promote the social value of its “CCM,” which offers low environmental burden, and cultivate customers through its existing sales network. In addition to this study, AGC is also considering replacing methane gas used as a raw material in its own chemical business with CCM, with a view to commercializing chemical products based on carbon recycling.

AGC’s Architectural Glass and Chemicals businesses will work together to realize the production and sale of methanol utilizing the CO2 generated from glass production, thereby contributing to the attainment of a sustainable society, while aiming for continued growth and evolution.

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