In Japan, ITOCHU ENEX CO., LTD. delivered bio-blended fuel procured from Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. to Nanotsu, a RORO vessel operated by Kinkai Yusen Co., Ltd. at the Port of Hakata on June 16, 2026. This initiative marks the first delivery of bio-blended fuel at the Port of Hakata for a regular domestic RORO vessel. The marine […]
In Japan, photocatalytic conversion of carbon dioxide to methane offers a promising route for carbon recycling, but its low efficiency and unclear mechanisms limit its practical use. Researchers at the Chiba University have now examined how light-driven and heat-driven processes work together in Ru–Ni–ZrO2 catalysts, achieving record methane production rates. This work clarifies the reaction […]
In Japan, on April 17, 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) proposed default greenhouse gas (GHG) emission values for three additional ethanol sources. Currently, METI has established GHG emission values for U.S. corn and Brazilian sugarcane ethanol. The three new additions are ethanol derived from Brazilian corn, Thai sugarcane, and Thai cassava. […]
In Japan, Sumitomo Corporation has agreed with Graphyte, Inc., to establish a joint venture company in the United States to develop a Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) business. Sumitomo Corporation will hold a 49% equity stake in the Joint Venture, while Graphyte will hold the remaining 51% stake. Graphyte operates a business that generates and sells […]
In Japan, NYK has commenced a one-year long-term trial involving the continuous use of 100% biofuel on an NYK-operated car carrier. The initiative is designed to evaluate the fuel’s effects on the vessel’s equipment and verify operational safety under real-world conditions. Through this effort, NYK seeks to accumulate technical expertise that will support the broader […]
In Japan, Mazda Motor Corporation and Nippon Express Co., Ltd have launched a demonstration trial using biodiesel fuel for finished vehicle transport trailers, starting in May 2026. This demonstration trial is conducted between Hofu’s Nishinoura district plant and Nakanoseki finished vehicle yard (approximately 12 km round trip) through the end of fiscal year 2026. It […]
In Japan, Japan Airlines Co., Ltd., Showa Sangyo Co., Ltd. Boso oil and fat Co., Ltd. Phytochem Products Inc. and Tohoku University have jointly announced the commencement of a demonstration project at Yamagata Airport. This project uses biodiesel produced from byproducts generated during the rice bran oil manufacturing process, to power one of JAL’s airport […]
In Japan, All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines (JAL) released the second edition of their joint report, “Toward Net Zero CO2 Emissions from Air Transport in 2050,” outlining the current state of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Japan and the actions needed to support aviation decarbonization. The report calls for a society-wide effort to […]
In Japan, Kamei Corporation has started supplying 100% HVO developed by Euglena Co., Ltd., which is the first ship to ship fueling of the kind in Japan. The ship-to-ship system is to supply HVOs directly from fuel-supply ships in the port to ships, thereby reducing the burden on land-based equipment and improving the flexibility of […]
In Japan, ChemAnalyst reports Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) is exploring opportunities to source biofuel, green ammonia, and green methanol from India to help decarbonize its shipping operations. CEO Jotaro Tamura said the company is evaluating several options, though no agreements have been finalized. The effort aligns with MOL’s “Blue Action 2035” strategy, […]
