Japan to start CO2 storage exploratory drilling in 2025

Government to offer subsidies to spur private investment

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Carbon storage projects are being planned at five locations in Japan. (Photo by Koki Izumi) 

DAISHI CHIBA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japanese companies will start exploratory drilling next year for storing carbon dioxide underground with the help of government subsidies, Nikkei has learned.

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