Idemitsu Green Energy Pellets
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As decarbonization accelerates, Idemitsu Green Energy Pellets were developed as an alternative to coal. We are promoting their widespread use in order to achieve both a stable supply of energy and the protection of the global environment.
Blaclkpelet, "Idemitsu Green Energy pelet" a heat-treated biomass containing wood, etc., and is an alternative material to coal that can be used in existing coal boilers without the need for renovation. Although they emit CO₂ when burned, they are considered "carbon neutral" because the plants they are made from absorb CO₂ during their growth.
Environment surrounding coal
Coal has excellent combustion efficiency, and has been highly valued for its stable supply and economical aspects. Coal still supports our lives as a fuel for thermal power generation, but as the movement toward decarbonization accelerates, it is becoming difficult to continue relying on coal. While our mission is to provide a stable supply of energy, it is also our mission to protect the future global environment. Idemitsu Green Energy Pellets are positioned as a "realistic solution" that can fulfill the two missions in a well-balanced manner during the energy transition period.
Reasons and strengths for Idemitsu to take on the challenge
Idemitsu Kosan has the only private research institute specializing in coal, and has continued research aimed at realizing a coal business that is in harmony with the environment. What kind of materials and how should Idemitsu Green Energy Pellets be processed to maintain optimal combustion efficiency? Because Idemitsu knows everything about coal, we can come up with the optimal solution.
We have been operating coal mines mainly in Australia for about 40 years, delivering coal to customers through our own logistics network. We believe that utilizing the logistics network we have built up to date to provide Idemitsu Green Energy Pellets, which can be used by customers who purchase coal without having to modify their boilers, will lead to a low-carbon society throughout the entire supply chain, and we will continue to take on the challenge of making improvements and increasing production.
We have been operating coal mines mainly in Australia for about 40 years, delivering coal to customers through our own logistics network. We believe that utilizing the logistics network we have built up to date to provide Idemitsu Green Energy Pellets, which can be used by customers who purchase coal without having to modify their boilers, will lead to a low-carbon society throughout the entire supply chain, and we will continue to take on the challenge of making improvements and increasing production.
the next deployment
Idemitsu Green Energy Pellets are seen as the first step to break away from dependence on fossil fuels. The more Idemitsu Green Energy Pellets are used, the more CO₂ emissions will be reduced. The first commercial manufacturing plant (in Vietnam) has been completed, and the countdown to commercial production has begun. Starting with an annual production capacity of 120,000 tons at the Vietnam plant, we aim to supply 3 million tons per year by 2030 by expanding our production and procurement bases to various regions and raw materials in the Pacific Rim. In addition, we have established a study group with 25 domestic companies to exchange information and make recommendations to the government in order to expand the use of Idemitsu Green Energy Pellets, and are also promoting efforts that transcend industry boundaries.
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