Research and Development / CVC

In cooperation with Innovation Strategy Department, business divisions, business division research laboratories, and Technology & Engineering Center, we are engaged in research and development on medium- to long-term themes that will lead to the development of next-generation materials and to contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and Resources circulation in order to achieve harmony with the global environment and society.

We are involved in the development, design, construction, operation, quality and maintenance of manufacturing processes at Refineries/Complexes in Japan and overseas. In addition to contributing to the stable supply of petroleum and chemical products, we aim to realize a carbon-neutral, recycling-oriented society by utilizing the technologies we have cultivated through these businesses.

Since our opening in 1968, we have been engaged in advanced research and development of lubricants and lubrication technology together with our customers. Four product development groups and three basic research groups are engaged in the development of a wide range of products, including automotive lubricants, industrial lubricants, and greases. We are also focusing on developing products that are carbon neutral and contribute to improving the working environment.

We are engaged in research and development and application development of engineering plastics, which are positioned as Functional materials, Advanced materials & Performance Chemicals such as adhesive base materials and liquid rubber, and functional coating materials. Based on the technologies we have accumulated over many years, such as catalysts, synthesis, material design, compounds, and practical evaluation, we provide solutions to diverse needs and create new value.

As a pioneer in OLED light-emitting materials, we develop OLED materials with the world's highest level of performance, and work to develop optimal device configurations that bring out the best performance from the materials. By proposing total solution technologies that meet customer needs, we will contribute to the development of OLED display market.

We conduct research and development of high-performance asphalt based on six core technologies: polymer alloy, surface active technology, chemical analysis, physical property analysis, pavement damage simulation, and adhesive technology. We support the safety and security of social infrastructure with reliable technology and proposal capabilities.

With a focus on solid electrolytes in all-solid-state lithium batteries, we aim to contribute to an electrified society through the development and commercialization of new materials for next-generation batteries. At Battery Material Development Center / Technology & Engineering Development Center, we are developing solid electrolytes that have superior properties, such as thermal stability, compared to flammable electrolytes, which have been an issue with conventional liquid lithium batteries.

We are the only comprehensive research institute specializing in coal in Japan that strives to realize environmentally friendly coal operations and address various technical issues faced by our customers. We are actively promoting the development of technologies that contribute to the realization of a decarbonized society, such as reducing CO₂_​ emissions through biomass co-firing and using CO₂_​ as a chemical raw material.

Idemitsu CVC makes strategic investments to strengthen existing, and create next-generation businesses in the areas of "Low Carbon Energy" and "Advanced Materials".
Idemitsu has accelerated the energy and material transition through investments and collaborations with VCs and startups around the world.
Idemitsu CVC was established in 2024, and aims to realize a carbon-neutral and circular society with a stable supply of energy and materials.