Low carbon Petroleum
Idemitsu Kosan is working to provide a stable supply of diverse, environmentally friendly, low-carbon energy in order to realize the energy transition.
SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel)
The international air transport industry is considering specific measures to achieve the goal set by ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) of "restricting CO₂ emissions from 2021 onwards to the level of CO₂ emissions in 2019" as a measure against climate change. As one of the measures, there are strong hopes for the introduction and use of SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel).
We are working to secure raw materials and transportation routes with the aim of establishing a domestic supply system of 500,000 KL per year by 2030.
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As of April 11, 2024
Synthetic fuel
synthetic fuel is a liquid fuel produced by synthesizing CO2-free hydrogen and CO2. Although it emits CO2 when used as fuel, it is a next-generation energy source that is thought to cause almost no increase in CO2 in the atmosphere because it uses CO2 itself as a raw material. We are considering procuring synthetic fuel overseas, and aim to establish a production and supply system for synthetic fuel in Japan by 2030.
We are working to build a supply system for e-methanol, a type of synthetic fuel. Not only can e-methanol be used as a marine fuel, but it can also be used as a raw material to produce jet fuel, gasoline, and chemical raw materials, contributing to the decarbonization of many sectors.
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As of November 18, 2024
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bio mixed fuel
Refueling of marine fuel containing Fatty Acid Methyl Ester
We are conducting various demonstrations toward the implementation of bio-blended fuel that mixes Fatty Acid Methyl Ester * derived from used cooking Petroleum with fuel oil. Bio-blended fuel containing Fatty Acid Methyl Ester can be expected to reduce CO2 emissions compared to fossil fuel-derived fuels.
Bio-blended fuel containing Fatty Acid Methyl Ester has the problem of being difficult to handle in cold regions. For this reason, we are conducting demonstration tests for ships using bio-blended fuel containing Fatty Acid Methyl Ester in cooperation with engine manufacturers.
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Fatty Acid Methyl Ester: Fatty Acid Methyl Ester. It is produced by a chemical reaction from vegetable oil (PME: Palm Methyl Ester) and waste cooking oil (UCOME: Used Cooking Oil Methyl Ester).
idemitsu carbon offset fuel
Carbon credits are issued as rights for the reduction in CO₂ and other emissions created by companies protecting forests, planting trees, and installing energy-saving equipment. During the transition period to decarbonization, we will use various methods such as carbon credits to help customers reduce CO₂ emissions that are difficult to reduce.
As part of this effort, we began selling "Idemitsu Carbon Offset Fuel" in July 2023, which is Petroleum with voluntary carbon credits (credits issued by the private sector, NGOs, etc.). In addition, from December 2023, Idemitsu Carbon will be awarded J-credits (nationally certified credits) that can be used for the calculation, reporting, and publication system of greenhouse gas emissions based on the Act on Promotion of Global Warming Countermeasures. We have started selling ''offset fuel J''. We support customers who use Petroleum in factories and other customer and improve their corporate value.