Tomakomai started capture from its pilot plant in March 18, 2016. This is on schedule with the original plan. Tomakomai will capture at least 100'000 tons of CO2 per year for 3 years. The CO2 will be stored in offshore geological units. These are the Moebetsu Formation (1'100m) and/or Takinoue Formation (2'400 m).
JCCS was commissioned to execute this CCS demonstration project for the first four years from April 2012 until March 2016 before actual CO2 injection. In this period, two major facilities will be newly designed and constructed by March 2016. These facilities are located near by a petroleum refinery plant. CO2 is captured from off-gas generated at a hydrogen production unit in the refinery plant. Two injection wells are to be drilled beside the injection facility. These wells will be inclined to injection points at the reservoir sub-seabed.
