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Japan's Inpex to test undersea CO2 storage near Tokyo in green steel push
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Japan's Inpex to test undersea CO2 storage near Tokyo in green steel push

Japanese energy company Inpex plans to conduct trial drilling for a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project on the seafloor off the coast of Chiba prefecture near Tokyo. The initiative aims to evaluate the feasibility of storing carbon dioxide underwater as part of efforts to reduce emissions associated with green steel production. The project involves using a drilling rig near Kujukuri, Chiba, to assess the suitability of the seafloor for CO2 storage. While the technology could help manage emissions, challenges such as high costs remain. This effort aligns with broader environmental goals but faces practical hurdles.

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Japan's Inpex to test undersea CO2 storage near Tokyo in green steel push

Japanese energy company Inpex plans to conduct trial drilling for a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project on the seafloor off the coast of Chiba prefecture near Tokyo. The initiative aims to evaluate the feasibility of storing carbon dioxide underwater as part of efforts to reduce emissions associated with green steel production. The project involves using a drilling rig near Kujukuri, Chiba, to assess the suitability of the seafloor for CO2 storage. While the technology could help manage emissions, challenges such as high costs remain. This effort aligns with broader environmental goals but faces practical hurdles.

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