On October 26, Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) agreed to collabo­rate with the government of Alberta on the study of carbon capture and storage (CCS), and hydrogen and ammonia production. It was reported by Argus Media on November 22 that both parties will discuss the legal aspects of CCS, and issues such as pricing mechanisms and standards to which CO₂ emissions should be measured internationally. They will also discuss hydrogen and ammonia production, specifically focusing on supply chain operations and shipment from Canada to Japan.