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Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) have announced their collaboration to implement the CO2NNEX digital platform for managing and transferring the environmental value of e-methane at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai, Japan. This initiative aims to showcase advanced technologies that support carbon neutrality and sustainable energy solutions during the global event.
The CO2NNEX platform, developed by Osaka Gas and MHI, is designed to digitally track and manage the environmental value of e-methane, a synthetic gas produced through a combination of renewable energy and captured carbon dioxide (CO2). This platform allows for the transparent transfer and verification of the environmental benefits associated with the use of e-methane, ensuring that the value of reducing CO2 emissions is accurately tracked and shared between stakeholders.
The platform is seen as a step forward in promoting carbon-neutral technologies in Japan and globally. By implementing CO2NNEX at Expo 2025, Osaka Gas and MHI aim to demonstrate how digital solutions can be integrated into the broader energy ecosystem to facilitate decarbonisation efforts.
Expo 2025, which will take place in Osaka, Kansai, is expected to serve as a global showcase for innovative technologies addressing the world’s most pressing challenges, including climate change and the transition to sustainable energy sources. Osaka Gas and MHI’s deployment of the CO2NNEX platform for e-methane is part of Japan’s broader push to demonstrate leadership in green energy and carbon management technologies.
The decision to introduce CO2NNEX at the expo aligns with the event’s theme of “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” which promotes solutions that can contribute to a more sustainable and resilient global future. By using this platform at the event, Osaka Gas and MHI hope to inspire other industries and governments to adopt similar approaches to managing and transferring the environmental value of carbon-neutral energy.
E-methane, a synthetic alternative to natural gas, plays a crucial role in decarbonisation strategies, particularly in sectors where electrification is difficult or impractical. By using CO2 captured from industrial processes or the atmosphere, and combining it with renewable hydrogen, e-methane can be produced with a net-zero carbon footprint. The CO2NNEX platform helps track the lifecycle of this e-methane, ensuring that its carbon-neutral credentials are maintained throughout production, distribution, and usage.