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  • Products
    Products

    CSBP is a safe and reliable producer of sodium cyanide and explosive grade ammonium nitrate for the mining industry, as well as a trusted manufacturer and supplier of fertiliser and agricultural services to Western Australian growers for over 100 years.

  • Work with us
    Work with us

    CSBP is recognised as Western Australia’s leading manufacturer and supplier of chemicals, fertilisers and related services to mining, agricultural and industrial sectors throughout the world.

    Our businesses are recognised as safe, reliable and innovative industry leaders with a strong commitment to customers. We offer an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and the uniqueness of individual talents, experiences and ideas.

  • Supplier Management
    Supplier Management

    CSBP relies on a secure, sustainable, and internationally competitive supply chain and strong, positive supplier relationships.

    CSBP chooses to work with suppliers that share its commitment to health, safety, the environment and continued economic growth.

  • Company
    Company

    CSBP is part of Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers’ (WesCEF) portfolio of leading, sustainable businesses.  WesCEF belongs to Wesfarmers, a diversified conglomerate listed on the ASX and one of the nation’s largest employers.

    CSBP consists of several chemical and fertilisers businesses, as well as a number of subsidiaries and joint ventures.  Each business in its own right is recognised as a safe, reliable and innovative industry leader with a strong commitment to customers.

  • Community
    Community

    CSBP has been an active participant in the communities in which we operate for over 100 years. We believe we have a responsibility to get behind the our communities and, more than that, we’re proud to do so.

    We provide support in a number of different ways including, community grants, partnerships, employee giving and disaster relief.

  • Sustainability
    Sustainability

    At CSBP we recognise that sustainability drives success.
    It is fundamental to maintaining our social license to operate, and ensuring we continue to grow a portfolio of leading, sustainable businesses.

    We believe sustainability is about understanding and managing the ways we impact the communities and environments in which we operate, to ensure that we continue to create value in the future.

Joint Feasibility Study for Creation of a Supply of Low Carbon Ammonia in Western Australia


Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (“Mitsui”, Head Office: Tokyo, President and Chief Executive Officer: Kenichi Hori)
and Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (“JOGMEC”, Head Office: Tokyo, Chairman &
CEO: Tetsuhiro Hosono) have agreed to conduct a joint feasibility study on Carbon Capture and
Storage (“CCS”) in Western Australia associated with Mitsui’s Perth Basin investments.

Mitsui has also agreed with Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers Limited (WesCEF) to jointly
study the commercial and technical viability of building a low carbon ammonia production plant
which will include Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) solutions to be provided by Mitsui in Western
Australia. WesCEF is a division of Wesfarmers Limited, one of Australia’s largest publicly-listed
companies, and operates chemicals, energy and fertiliser businesses that service a range of sectors
in both domestic and international markets.

Mitsui is developing the Waitsia gas field in the Mid West region of Western Australia as the
Operator, with a 50 per cent working interest through its wholly-owned subsidiary Mitsui E&P
Australia Pty Ltd (“MEPAU”).

MEPAU also holds a 100 per cent working interest in nearby depleted gas fields in Perth Basin.
MEPAU as a subsidiary of Mitsui & Co. has the credibility, capabilities and global network to develop
natural gas assets and produce low carbon ammonia for the benefit of markets in both Asia,
including Japan, and Australia.

Specifically, MEPAU will investigate the production and export of low carbon ammonia made from
hydrogen generated from Mid West natural gas, with potential for the associated CO2 to be stored in
depleted gas fields in Perth Basin. The joint study with JOGMEC and WesCEF will research the
potential for carbon storage in depleted gas fields and also consider alternate sites in Western
Australia.

MEPAU recognises WesCEF’s strong capability as an ammonia manufacturer and is proud to
announce WesCEF as a preferred partner to progress the low carbon ammonia business. MEPAU is
pleased to have executed a Memorandum of Understanding with WesCEF to leverage the respective
strengths and expertise of each business. Together MEPAU and WesCEF will collaborate with a view
to creating a supply chain of low carbon ammonia which has the potential to deliver significant
benefit to the Australian economy through investment and jobs growth.

Mitsui will utilize its extensive knowledge of the upstream natural gas industry and strong global
networks, as well as the knowledge gained through its investment in Storegga Geotechnologies
Limited (UK) to develop future CCS interests.

JOGMEC will further promote international cooperation in the fields of CCS, clean hydrogen and
ammonia, and contribute to the realization of a carbon-neutral society through the stable supply of
natural resources and energy, including the implementation of this joint study.