In Japan, the city of Yokohama Port and Harbor Bureau from January 1, 2026 will launch an incentive program, the first of its kind in Japan, for methanol-fueled vessels and biofuel-using vessels that will waive 100% of entrance fees, similar to LNG vessels. The goals are to promote the International Container Strategic Port Policy and […]
In Japan, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., “K” LINE, MOL, NYK Line, JMU and NSY have concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a standard design framework to efficiently develop and carry out the initial design of liquefied CO2 (LCO2) carriers and next generation alternative fuel ships utilizing decarbonization technologies (such […]
In Japan, Kanematsu Corporation has begun supplying FAME-blended biofuel for international ocean-going vessels together with Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. and Kanematsu Yuso Co., Ltd., a Kanematsu group company. The three companies aim to decarbonize the shipping industry through the Initiative, with the FAME-blended biofuel expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 20% compared to […]
In Nebraska, TotalEnergies, TES, Osaka Gas, Toho Gas, and ITOCHU have signed a Joint Development and Operating Agreement, granting the Japanese companies a combined 33.3% stake in the Live Oak project — a large-scale facility to produce electric natural gas (e-NG) also known as e-methane, initiated by TotalEnergies and TES and currently under development in […]
In Japan, Osaka Gas Trading and Export has entered into an agreement for the procurement of biomethane produced in the U.S. by Archaea Energy, a bp company. Under this agreement, OGTX will purchase approximately 26,000 Nm³ of biomethane derived from landfill gas, produced at Archaea Energy’s wholly owned facilities operating in the United States. The […]
In Japan, Mazda Motor Corporation recently unveiled two vision models, the MAZDA VISION X-COUPE and the MAZDA VISION X-COMPACT (‘X’ pronounced as ‘cross’ ), both embodying the Company’s theme for this year’s exhibition: “The Joy of Driving Fuels a Sustainable Tomorrow” for 2035. The MAZDA VISION X-COUPE is a crossover coupe that embodies the further […]
In Japan, Chiyoda Corporation has been awarded the Front End Engineering Design (FEED) contract for installing SAF production facilities in Taiyo Oil Co., Ltd. Okinawa Operations. Taiyo Oil is aiming to supply 200,000 KL of SAF and Renewable Diesel (RD) annually using Ethanol to Jet Technology on the premises of Taiyo Oil’s Okinawa Operations, contributing […]
In Japan, 100% biobased super absorbent polymers startup EF Polymer K.K. has raised $17.8 million in a Series B financing. EF Polymer has reached global sales of 500 tons and has repurposed over 5,000 tons of agricultural waste. The company is currently running demonstration projects in drought-prone areas including France, Spain, Italy, and Portugal. Applications […]
In Japan, Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. has invested in MORISORA Bio Refinery LLC to advance sustainable aviation fuel produced from domestically sourced woody biomass bioethanol. MORISORA Bio Refinery is a joint venture established in July 2025 by three companies: Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Corporation, and Green Earth Institute Inc. As part of the […]
In Japan, AirKamuy Inc. has unveiled a biodegradable, cardboard-based drone at the DSEI 2025 trade show. The AirKamuy 150 is a fixed-wing drone constructed from cardboard and biobased adhesives. Costing under $3,000 each, and with a flight time of 1-2.5 hours, potential applications include reconnaissance, logistics, training, and threat simulation. It can also be assembled […]
