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PRESS RELEASE

15 November 2021
Award of a Grant for a ‘Feasibility Study on the Construction of a Hydrogen Supply Chain
using SPERA HydrogenTM’ as part of METI’s ‘Feasibility Studies for the Overseas Deployment ofHigh-quality Energy Infrastructure’

Chiyoda Corporation (Chiyoda) is pleased to announce that the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry(METI) has selected Chiyoda and Mitsubishi Corporation (Mitsubishi) to conduct a ‘Feasibility Study onthe Construction of a Hydrogen Supply Chain using SPERA Hydrogen’, jointly proposed by Chiyoda andMitsubishi, as part of their ‘Feasibility Studies for the Overseas Deployment of High-quality Energy
Infrastructure’.
The research project aims to scale-up the hydrogen supply chain and reduce prices through increasedhydrogen demand in Singapore, Japan etc. Chiyoda and Mitsubishi will primarily evaluate the economic
efficiencies of transporting hydrogen from supply to demand countries and verify hydrogen related
technologies and legal systems. We will also construct an initial hydrogen supply chain model with partners
in hydrogen supply and demand countries to identify issues and perform detailed verifications.
SPERA Hydrogen technology enables efficient hydrogen storage and transportation using MCH*1 as ahydrogen carrier and Chiyoda’s proprietary dehydrogenation catalysts. MCH is a chemically stable liquid
at ambient temperature and pressure, is easy to manage and maximizes the advantages of using existing
petrochemical infrastructure and international regulations and standards.
The project will facilitate the early construction of a competitive commercial-scale hydrogen supply chainutilizing SPERA hydrogen, thus contributing to realizing the world’s carbon-neutral ambitions.

*1 methylcyclohexane
A liquid produced from toluene and hydrogen that can be handled in a liquid state at ambient temperatureand pressure. It is widely used as a pharmaceutical agent, solvent for agrichemical production, anadmixture for jet-fuel and as a solvent in correction liquid etc.

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1. About Chiyoda
I.

Headquarters: 4-6-2, Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yohohama, JapanII.

Main Business: Integrated engineering including consulting, planning, engineering, procurement,
construction, commissioning and maintenance of facilities related to gas, electricity, petroleum,petrochemical, chemical, pharmaceutical, antipollution, environment, preservation and other services.
Mineral resource exploration and investment, including oil and gas.

III. Representative: Mr. Masaji Santo, President & COO
2. About Mitsubishi Corporation
I.

Headquarters: 3-1 Marunouchi 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan

II.

Main Business: Globally integrated enterprise comprised of ten (10) Business Groups: Natural Gas,
Industrial Materials, Petroleum & Chemicals Solutions, Mineral Resources, Industrial Infrastructure,
Automotive & Mobility, Food Industry, Consumer Industry, Power Solutions and Urban Development

III. Representative: Mr. Takehiko Kakiuchi, President & CEO

For further information, please contact:
Chiyoda Corporation
IR, PR & CSR Section
Email: irpr@chiyodacorp.com
URL: https://www.chiyodacorp.com/en/contact/index.php

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