In Japan, the Japan Times reported that Hive Hydrogen South Africa is seeking to attract some of Japan’s biggest companies to invest in a $5.9 billion green ammonia project. Senior officials from units of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Itochu, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Mitsui OSK Lines will visit the site of the proposed plant in […]
In Japan, Resonac Corporation, Neste and Marubeni Corporation have entered into a cooperative agreement to enable the production of renewable olefins and derivatives. The cooperation involves Neste RE™, a Neste-produced renewable raw material, being used to manufacture products at leading Japanese chemical company Resonac’s Oita Complex in Japan. Marubeni, a major Japanese general trading and […]
In Japan, a study by Osaka Metropolitan University found that persimmon tannin helps the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae grow 8.9 times better in ethanol, attributing this to the antioxidative properties of the tannin which reduce stress but do not protect cell membranes. The researchers explored persimmon tannin because it is known for its antioxidative properties. “In […]
In Japan, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and NGK Insulators Ltd. will collaborate to develop membrane dehydration systems for Bioethanol and e-Methanol production. Bioethanol, an alternative to gasoline and a key component in Sustainable Aviation Fuel and e-Methanol, a promising next-generation marine fuel, stand to benefit from this technology. MHI will utilize its expertise in […]
In Japan, Subaru Corporation (Subaru), Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), and Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) have each committed to developing new engines tailored to electrification and the pursuit of carbon neutrality. With these engines, each of the three companies will aim to optimize integration with motors, batteries, and other electric drive units. While transforming vehicle packaging […]
In Japan, erex Co., Ltd. has signed an MOU with Lào Cai Province, Vietnam, regarding the development consideration of newly-built biomass power generation projects and cooperative relationship in the Tang Loong Industrial Area in Bao Thang District. An exchange ceremony regarding this MOU was held between the Company and Lào Cai Province at the Vietnam […]
In Japan, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and NGK INSULATOR (NGK) said they will jointly develop two membrane dehydration systems to realize of low cost and to optimize efficiency of manufacturing processes for bioethanol and e-methanol to meet expected demand growth for clean fuels and raw materials. In this project, MHI and NGK will begin developing […]
In Japan, INPEX Corp. and JERA Co. Inc. agreed to carry out a preliminary joint study concerning the feasibility of separating and capturing CO2 emitted by JERA in Japan and transporting it to Australia for storage. Under the agreement, the companies will jointly examine project feasibility across the entire value chain, from the separation and […]
In Japan, Mitsui & Co., Ltd. announced an undisclosed investment in the $1.5 billion Maritime Investment Fund III (MIF III) organized by Navigare Capital Partners A/S. This maneuver marks Mitsui’s continued expansion into maritime investment, leveraging the expertise of its wholly owned subsidiary, Mitsui & Co. Alternative Investments Limited. Mitsui is poised to revolutionize maritime […]
In Japan, Sojitz and Ginkgo Bioworks have entered into a binding definitive agreement. Together, Sojitz and Ginkgo aim to build connections with key Japanese businesses and encourage the use of synthetic biology to develop sustainable production processes. Sojitz Corporation and Ginkgo will collaborate in a joint business development effort to offer Ginkgo’s R&D services to […]
