ExxonMobil and Marubeni Sign Deal for Low-Carbon Hydrogen and Ammonia Supply Chain to Japan
Key Ideas
  • ExxonMobil and Marubeni announced a deal for Marubeni to buy 250,000 metric tons of ammonia yearly from ExxonMobil's Texas project.
  • The Texas project in Baytown will produce 1 billion cubic feet a day of low-carbon hydrogen and over 1 million metric tons per year of low-carbon ammonia.
  • Marubeni plans to supply low-carbon ammonia to Kobe Power Plant for reducing CO2 emissions in various industries in Japan by 2030.
  • Mitsubishi and JERA are also in talks with ExxonMobil for potential investment and purchase commitments in low-carbon ammonia supply for industrial applications in Japan.
ExxonMobil Corp. and Marubeni Corp. have entered into a significant deal for a low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia supply chain to Japan. The agreement involves Marubeni purchasing 250,000 metric tons of ammonia annually from ExxonMobil's planned project in Baytown, Texas. This project aims to produce low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia, with a strong focus on decarbonization efforts. The facility plans to capture 98 percent of CO2 emissions from hydrogen production and aims to contribute to reducing emissions in various industries by supplying low-carbon ammonia. Marubeni intends to supply the low-carbon ammonia to Kobe Power Plant for co-firing purposes, as part of Japan's decarbonization goals for 2030. Additionally, Mitsubishi and JERA are in discussions with ExxonMobil for potential investments in the project to secure a supply of low-carbon ammonia for industrial applications in Japan. The collaborative efforts between these companies demonstrate a strategic approach towards contributing to global decarbonization efforts and supporting Japan's transition to cleaner energy sources.
ADVANCEH2

Our vision is to be the world's leading online platform for advancing the use of hydrogen as a critical piece needed to deliver net-zero initiatives and the promise of a clean H2 energy future.

© 2025 AdvanceH2, LLC. All rights reserved.