Tag: Japan

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and NGK Insulators to advance clean fuel production

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and NGK Insulators to advance clean fuel production

May 28, 2024 |

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 […]

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Subaru, Toyota and Mazda commit to new engines for EVs and various carbon-neutral fuels

Subaru, Toyota and Mazda commit to new engines for EVs and various carbon-neutral fuels

May 28, 2024 |

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 […]

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erex signs MOU with Vietnamese province for biomass power projects

erex signs MOU with Vietnamese province for biomass power projects

May 28, 2024 |

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 […]

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and NGK to develop membrane dehydration systems for bioethanol and e-methanol

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and NGK to develop membrane dehydration systems for bioethanol and e-methanol

May 26, 2024 |

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 […]

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INPEX and JEPA to joingly study feasibility of separating and capturing CO2

INPEX and JEPA to joingly study feasibility of separating and capturing CO2

May 22, 2024 |

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 […]

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Mitsui bunkers investment in Navigare’s $1.5 billion maritime fund for sustainable shipping expansion

Mitsui bunkers investment in Navigare’s $1.5 billion maritime fund for sustainable shipping expansion

May 22, 2024 |

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 […]

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Sojitz and Ginkgo Bioworks team up to develop Japanese market

Sojitz and Ginkgo Bioworks team up to develop Japanese market

May 20, 2024 |

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 […]

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“K” LINE conducts first trial use of B100 biofuel for carbon-free operations on car carrier

“K” LINE conducts first trial use of B100 biofuel for carbon-free operations on car carrier

May 19, 2024 |

In Japan, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (“K” LINE) announced that it has conducted its first trial use of marine B100 biofuel which was supplied by global energy management company World Fuel Services on car carrier “APOLLON HIGHWAY” operated by “K” LINE. The firm noted that the marine B100 biofuel was delivered to the vessel at the […]

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K Line successfully conducts B100 trial on car carrier

K Line successfully conducts B100 trial on car carrier

May 16, 2024 |

In Japan, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) has conducted its first trial use of marine B100 biofuel. The fuel was supplied by World Fuel Services on car carrier “APOLLON HIGHWAY” operated by “K” LINE and delivered to the vessel at the Belgium port of Zeebrugge on March 31, 2024. After leaving Europe Emission Control […]

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Japanese researchers find tannin from persimmons improves yeast growth

Japanese researchers find tannin from persimmons improves yeast growth

May 16, 2024 |

In Japan, an Osaka Metropolitan University research team has found that improves the growth of the yeast strain Saccharomyces cerevisiae in the presence of ethanol. The findings were published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. The researchers explored persimmon tannin because it is known for its antioxidative properties. “In this study, […]

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