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Japan's Mitsubishi to buy stake, offtake ammonia from ExxonMobil in Texas
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese trading house Mitsubishi said on Friday it has reached a preliminary agreement to buy a stake in and offtake low-carbon ammonia from ExxonMobil’s hydrogen facility in Texas.
Part of its decarbonisation drive, Japan is aiming to increase usage of hydrogen and its derivative, ammonia, for co-firing at power plants, usage in the steel and automobile industries and other areas.
Mitsubishi said that ExxonMobil’s facility was expected to produce up to 1 billion cubic feet (bcf) per day of hydrogen, which would have about 98% of CO2 removed, and more than 1 million tons of low-carbon ammonia per year.
The final decision was expected next year with startup of the facility in 2029, Mitsubishi said, without disclosing the size of the stake it was willing to buy or how much ammonia to offtake.
Mitsubishi planned to partner with Japanese oil refiner Idemitsu Kosan for joint equity and ammonia offtake which was expected to be used in Japan for power generation, process heating and other industrial activities, it added.
Earlier this year, Idemitsu Kosan, Mitsubishi Corp and Swiss firm Proman agreed to study a fuel ammonia production project in Louisiana.
Idemitsu aims to build an ammonia import terminal using the existing infrastructure at the Tokuyama plant in western Japan and supply more than 1 million tons of low-carbon ammonia by 2030 to industrial buyers, including in the chemicals and steel sectors.
Mitsubishi, in turn, is considering turning a part of its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) terminal in Namikata in western Japan into an ammonia terminal and supply low-carbon ammonia for various industrial applications.
“We are excited to be closely collaborating with ExxonMobil to develop low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia supply chains that will bridge the United States and Japan,” Masaru Saito, environmental energy group chief executive with Mitsubishi, said in the statement.
(Reporting by Katya Golubkova; Editing by Stephen Coates)
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Search for missing man at Benbrook Lake slowed by high winds, rough water, officials say
Texas Game Wardens are searching Benbrook Lake for a missing man in a possible drowning, but high winds and choppy water are slowing rescue efforts, an official said Saturday.
The call about the potential drowning came in around 1 p.m.
“It’s still very early, and I don’t have much shareable information yet,” said Maggie Berger, a spokesperson for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, just after 3 p.m.
Berger said updates would be released as soon as they become available.
State urges safety awareness
She said the possible fatality at Benbrook Lake is one of several that Texas Game Wardens are working on this weekend across the state.
As a result, she said the department is urging the public to review water and boating safety guidance.
In 2025, Texas recorded 178 reportable boating incidents that led to 50 deaths and 77 serious injuries.
Eighty‑four percent of those who died were not wearing a life jacket, and Texas Game Wardens made 223 Boating While Intoxicated arrests last year.
Basic precautions for boaters
Texas Game Wardens urge boaters to follow basic safety steps before heading out:
- Wear a life jacket – it must be U.S. Coast Guard–approved, and children under 13 must wear one while the boat is moving.
- Stay sober on the water – never operate a vessel under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Use the engine cut‑off switch – if your boat has one, the operator needs to wear the lanyard or keep the fob on their person.
- Travel at a safe speed and keep a lookout for other boats, swimmers, and hazards.
- Complete a boater education course – required for anyone born on or after Sept. 1, 1993.
- Check the weather and be ready for sudden changes.
- Share a float plan with someone you trust.
- Avoid overloading the boat – too much weight can make a vessel unstable.
Rules for paddlers statewide
State rules require anyone in a paddlecraft to have a life jacket that meets U.S. Coast Guard standards, and kids younger than 13 must keep theirs on at all times.
Paddlers also need to carry a whistle or another device that can make a loud sound, and they must display a white light visible from every direction when they’re on the water after dark, during low‑light hours or in poor visibility.
Anonymous tips encouraged
The department is also asking the public to quickly report any unsafe or illegal activity on the water, noting that tips can be submitted anonymously. Rewards of up to $1,000 are available for information that leads to convictions for violations of boating, fishing, or wildlife laws.
People can send a tip by texting TXOGT and their information to 847411, using the Texas OGT app on iOS or Android, or calling the anonymous hotline at 800‑792‑GAME (4263). Tipsters are encouraged to include any details, photos, or videos that could help investigators.
CBS News Texas will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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