To practical use of "carbon recycling" that captures and utilizes CO2

To commercialize "carbon recycling" that captures and utilizes CO2 To cooperate with each country October 14, 7:11

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An international conference on the theme of technology called "carbon recycling" that recovers carbon dioxide and uses it for fuels and chemicals will be held, and governments and companies in each country will collaborate to promote technological development toward practical use. Matched with.

As carbon recycling is attracting attention as a new means of promoting decarbonization, the international conference held online on the night of the 13th was attended by energy ministers from 22 countries and regions, as well as corporate personnel and researchers. Did.

In this, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kajiyama said, "We will work together with each country on the innovation of carbon recycling to realize a virtuous cycle of environment and growth."

Carbon recycling technology is being used for fuels and chemicals, but high production costs have become an issue for its widespread use.

For this reason, the attendees commented that "government financial support is important" and "each country should cooperate in research and development to reduce costs", and it was put into practical use. It was agreed that the governments and companies of each country would work together to promote technological development.

At the conference, a memorandum of understanding on carbon recycling research and development was also exchanged between Japan and the United States.

The memorandum includes introducing companies from both countries that are advancing cutting-edge development and dispatching experts to each other. Japan leads the world in this field in cooperation with the United States and other countries. I want to do it.