Hon Hai Technology Group, better known as Foxconn, is extending its reach beyond electronics into climate technology through a new partnership with Pace CCS, a specialist in carbon capture and storage design. The companies said they have begun operations at a laboratory in Taipei focused on developing a chemical injection unit intended to protect CCS networks from corrosion, a technical challenge that has slowed wider deployment of the technology.
Carbon capture and storage is widely viewed as a necessary tool for achieving net-zero emissions, particularly for heavy industry. But corrosive reactions inside carbon dioxide transport and storage systems can degrade pipelines, clog disposal wells and drive up operating costs. These reactions can generate acids, water and solids that damage infrastructure over time, making reliability a central concern for large-scale projects.
The Taipei lab will test a chemical scavenger already used in other precision industries to determine whether it can prevent those reactions under real-world CCS conditions. Pace CCS Managing Director Matthew Healey said the approach could simplify operations for developers. “This is the solution the CCS industry has been waiting for,” he said, adding that it could turn a major technical obstacle into a manageable operating cost.
For Foxconn, the project aligns with a broader push into energy transition technologies. “Foxconn is proud to bring our supply chain expertise to the energy transition,” said Ron R. T. Horng, the company’s chief environment officer. “This collaboration shows how cross-industry partnerships can drive meaningful progress against climate change.”
The announcement comes as Taiwan accelerates its own CCS ambitions. State-owned Taipower has launched pilot carbon capture projects at power plants, while policymakers are developing regulatory frameworks to support future storage sites. With limited geological storage options on land, Taiwan is also studying offshore and regional CCS cooperation, focusing on the building blocks of the technology while looking to keep costs to a minimum.
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