TotalEnergies, TES, Osaka Gas, Toho Gas and ITOCHU Partner Up to Develop the Live Oak Project for e-NG Production in Nebraska

Core Insights - TotalEnergies, TES, Osaka Gas, Toho Gas, and ITOCHU have formed a partnership to develop the Live Oak project for electric natural gas (e-NG) production in Nebraska, with Japanese companies holding a combined 33.3% stake in the project [1][14] - The project aims for a capacity of approximately 250 MW of electrolysis and 75 ktpa of methanation, with commercial operations expected to start by 2030 [2][3] Company Summaries - TotalEnergies: A global integrated energy company focused on producing and marketing various energy sources, including oil, natural gas, and renewables, with a commitment to sustainability [5][13] - TES: A green energy company developing large-scale projects to accelerate the energy transition, with ongoing e-NG projects in the US, Canada, and Europe [6] - Osaka Gas: Part of the Daigas Group, dedicated to achieving a carbon-neutral future by integrating e-methane into its gas grid by 2030 [7][8] - Toho Gas: Aims for a carbon-neutral supply chain by 2050, focusing on low-carbon energy sources like e-methane and biogas [9] - ITOCHU: Engaged in trading and investment, promoting e-NG as part of its commitment to sustainable development goals [10] Project Details - The Live Oak project will utilize Nebraska's biogenic CO2 resources and the increasing renewable power generation capacity in the US [3] - The project is aligned with Japan's goal of injecting 1% carbon-neutral gas into the gas grid by 2030, with Osaka Gas and Toho Gas as primary offtakers [2][4]