In Japan, Panasonic Holdings Corporation (Panasonic HD) has developed a molding material with full marine biodegradability by applying the technology the company has been developing to incorporate highly concentrated cellulose fiber derived from plants into resins. By adding plant-derived cellulose fiber at high concentrations to marine biodegradable resins, Panasonic HD has succeeded in developing a […]
In Japan, Idemitsu Kosan said it will launch a trial plantation of Pongamia in Queensland, Australia, to evaluate its suitability as a potential feedstock for SAF using HEFA technology. The trial plantation will be conducted in collaboration with US-based company Terviva and Australian firm Stanmore Resources Limited. As a part of this initiative, Idemitsu Kosan […]
In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that Japanese renewable power producer Renova announced that the 74.8-MW Tokushima-Tsuda biomass power plant has resumed regular operation. The facility uses wood pellets and palm kernel shells as fuel and stopped operating to install permanent improvements. Located at the Port of Tokushima-Komatsushima, Japan’s Tokushima prefecture, the biomass-fired energy park can […]
In Japan, the nameplate on MI LNG Company’s headquarters will soon read MILES Co., Ltd., signaling a shift in focus for the joint venture between Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Imabari Shipbuilding. Starting January 1, 2025, the rebranded firm will dive deeper into designing ships powered by alternative fuels like ammonia and methanol while taking on […]
In Japan, RENOVA has completed installment of permanent improvements at the 75-MW Tokushima-Tsuda Biomass Power Plant and resumed regular operation on December 22, which has demonstrated continuing stable operations. The plant was shut down in December to undergo the improvement works following earlier maintenance work in April and July that also required shutdowns. The impact […]
In Japan, hydrogels created using carbon dioxide (CO₂) offer a safer alternative to those formed with acidic agents. While most research has focused on pre-gelation conditions affecting hydrogel properties, this study by researchers from Tokyo University of Science explores the impact of CO₂ release after gelation. The team prepared alginate-based hydrogels and found that faster […]
In Japan, Mitsui & Co., Ltd and SEVEN-ELEVEN JAPAN CO., LTD. will introduce B100 on a trial basis for use in a delivery truck servicing 7-Eleven stores. The trial will start on December 26, 2024, at the Frozen Kobe Center, a combined distribution center in Hyogo Prefecture for 7-Eleven stores. The biodiesel that will be […]
In Japan, biosynthetic production, controlling engineered bacteria to efficiently produce chemicals is challenging due to mismatches between process models and actual outcomes. To address this issue, researchers from Japan developed a hybrid control system that combines a computer-based model controller with a feedback mechanism engineered directly into Escherichia coli bacteria. Simulation results show that this […]
In Japan, NYK and ENEOS Corporation signed an agreement for the sale and purchase of marine fuel integrated with carbon dioxide removal credits, generated through Direct Air Capture with Carbon Storage. Starting in 2028, ENEOS will procure these credits from 1PointFive’s STRATOS Direct Air Capture plant in Texas, scheduled to begin operations in 2025, and […]
In Japan, Tokyo-based Mitsui O.S.K. Lines announced that it has obtained third-party certification from ClassNK for its book and claim service for pure car carriers, marking the first certification of its kind in Japan’s maritime shipping industry. The service, designed to allocate greenhouse gas reduction credits to customers, will commence in January 2025. The book […]
