Sumitomo Corporation (hereinafter referred to as 'Sumitomo Corporation') jointly works with IHI Corporation (hereinafter referred to as 'IHI') and Taiwan Power Company (hereinafter referred to as 'Taiwan Power'), a public power company in Taiwan, to develop a power plant in Dalin, Taiwan.
We have concluded a memorandum of understanding regarding the introduction of ammonia combustion technology at power plants (hereinafter referred to as the 'Memorandum of Understanding'). Based on this memorandum, we will conduct a demonstration test of ammonia combustion of 5% or more by the end of 2030, with the aim of contributing to decarbonization in Taiwan.
Taiwanese government aims for a decarbonized society
The Taiwanese government aims to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, and is considering the use of hydrogen and ammonia, which do not emit CO 2 when burned, in thermal power plants . The '2050 Net Zero Emissions Roadmap' released in 2022 lists energy transition as an important strategy to build a zero-carbon energy system, and Taiwan Power Co., Ltd. is aiming to achieve the government's goal by co-firing coal and ammonia. By promoting this, we aim to reduce the consumption of conventional fuels and contribute to Taiwan's decarbonization.
Aiming to contribute to decarbonization in Taiwan through ammonia co-firing
Based on this memorandum, Taiwan Electric Power Co., Ltd. will renovate the existing coal boiler at the Talin ultra-supercritical coal-fired power plant () owned and operated in Kaohsiung City in southern Taiwan, develop a fuel ammonia supply chain concept, and develop ammonia co-firing technology. We will evaluate the feasibility of After that, based on the study results, we will conduct equipment modifications and demonstration tests for ammonia co-firing.
In the demonstration experiment, we will consider applying IHI's combustion technology that uses ammonia as fuel, which does not emit CO 2 during combustion, to equipment at Tailin Thermal Power Plant, owned by Taiwan Electric Power Company. Sumitomo Corporation will leverage its experience in promoting global hydrogen and ammonia businesses to conduct research and study on supplying ammonia to the Obayashi Power Plant and building an ammonia supply chain within the region. Going forward, we plan to complete power generation tests using 5% or more ammonia co-firing by the end of 2030, and depending on future technological developments, we will aim to further reduce CO2 emissions by increasing the ammonia co-firing ratio, as well as using other existing coals. We will also consider expanding this to thermal power plants.
It was constructed in 2012 after Sumitomo Corporation, IHI and other companies jointly received an EPC contract.
Received order for two large 800 MW class ultra-supercritical coal-fired power plants for Taiwan
Next-generation energy business undertaken by the Sumitomo Corporation Group
The Sumitomo Corporation Group positions hydrogen and ammonia as important sources of energy for the future in a decarbonized society. Regarding ammonia, we are considering and promoting a variety of projects, including the development of a competitive clean ammonia supply network, the design and development of ammonia bunkering vessels, and the construction of a supply chain that includes the development of related infrastructure such as maritime transportation and storage. . Regarding hydrogen, we are developing hydrogen-related businesses such as locally produced and locally consumed hydrogen businesses that take advantage of the characteristics of the region and hydrogen, large-scale hydrogen value chain businesses that promote the mass production, transportation, storage, and use of hydrogen, and investments in new technologies. We are working on development from multiple angles. By promoting hydrogen and ammonia-related businesses, including this collaboration with IHI and Taiwan Electric Power, we aim to realize a sustainable energy cycle, build a decarbonized society, and mitigate climate change.
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