LNG and Clean Ammonia Initiatives in Abu Dhabi
Mitsui is pushing forward the energy transition worldwide with its global partners. The following section presents our LNG initiatives in Abu Dhabi, which span more than 50 years, and our new clean ammonia project. Clean ammonia refers to blue ammonia, where natural gas is used as a feedstock and CO2 emissions in its production process are reduced through carbon capture and storage (CCS), and green ammonia, where hydrogen produced from renewable energy is used as a feedstock.
History of Initiatives in Abu Dhabi
Ruwais LNG
I have been seconded to ADNOC Gas as the Marketing Manager for Ruwais LNG. With a diverse team from the UAE, Europe, the US, and India, I have been leading marketing of Ruwais LNG and achieving key milestones by deploying my trading expertise, industry network, and frontline marketing skills that I have cultivated during my career at Mitsui. For over 50 years since the 1970s, Mitsui has been building solid relationships and conducting interpersonal exchanges with ADNOC, which is an important supplier in the context of Japan’s energy policy. Mitsui’s investment in this project amid brisk competition among international energy majors is one crystallized outcome of this relationship. Looking ahead to the next 50 years, I will continue this contribution to building and leveraging Mitsui’s presence in the Middle East region and the global energy industry.
Daisuke Mori
Marketing Manager,
ADNOC Gas Operations and Marketing LLC (seconded from Mitsui)
Project Overview
| Location | Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
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| Partners | Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC): 60% Mitsui’s subsidiary (wholly owned): 10% bp’s subsidiary: 10% Shell’s subsidiary: 10% TotalEnergies’ subsidiary: 10% |
| Production Volume | 9.6 Mt/year (4.8 Mt × 2 trains) |
| Schedule | Production to start from 2028 Project period: 20 years from production start |
Project Structure
- Formation of a robust international consortium with a leading national energy company and global energy majors to run the project.
Made final investment decision in short period of time
Stable Supply and Earnings
- Expansion of LNG portfolio and regional diversification of the LNG business
- A competitive project that is expected to contribute stable earnings over the long term
- Further upgrade trading functions through LNG offtake
Decarbonization
- Adoption of electric motors
- Use of clean power
Clean Ammonia Project
We formed a cross-divisional team that includes members from the Chemicals segment and colleagues assigned overseas, and for the past three years we have been in discussions with ADNOC to launch a clean ammonia project. The UAE has set a national hydrogen strategy and aims to make Abu Dhabi a major hub for hydrogen production. By further developing our long-term relationship with ADNOC and expanding our collaborative efforts in the hydrogen business, we will strive to contribute to the realization of a decarbonized society.
Koji Amano
General Manager, Hydrogen Market
Development Department,
Hydrogen Solutions Business Division,
Energy Solutions Business Unit
Project Overview
| Location | Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
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| Partners | TA’ZIZ (ADNOC Group) Fertiglobe Mitsui’s subsidiary (wholly owned) GS Energy |
| Production Volume | 1.0 Mt/year |
| Schedule | Start of commercial production of ammoniain in 2027 Start of clean ammonia supply in 2030 |
Combination of cross-industry expertise
- Track record in E&P and LNG projects
- Partnership with ADNOC cultivated through our existing project over many years
- Track record of stable energy supply to Japan and the rest of Asia
- Track record in trading, and the largest importer to Japan
- Track record in ammonia production project
- Expertise in handling ammonia, including operation of dedicated vessels and distribution using storage tank facilities