Kobe Works Direct Air Capture

Kawasaki Heavy Industries has completed one of Japan’s largest direct-air capture (DAC) pilot systems at its Kobe plant, capturing around 100–200 tonnes of CO₂ per year using a proprietary solid sorbent that regenerates at just ~60 °C — low enough to run on waste heat from the plant. This design significantly cuts energy demand compared to conventional DAC systems, and Kawasaki now aims to scale up to a commercial-level facility capable of removing 500,000 to 1 million tonnes annually by 2030.