Fiscal 2021 to Be a Stepping Stone Toward Growth for Major Chemical Industry Players
Major chemical companies are embarking on portfolio reforms this fiscal year as they look to recalibrate their operations. Any players…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Signs Point to Supply–Demand Ease for Polyolefins in Asia–Pacific
The Asia–Pacific market for polyolefins appears to be easing. This is despite the lack of any bearish market factors in…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
AIST and Tosoh Develop Efficient Method of Recycling Coal-Fired Power Plant Emissions
The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology’s (AIST) Interdisciplinary Research Center for Catalytic Chemistry has worked with Tosoh…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Survey: Japanese Chemical Companies Respond to Japanese Government’s New Target for Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The Japanese government has moved to a bolder target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, aiming now to achieve…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Itochu Brings Circular Economy Closer With First Large Power Storage Unit Based on Reused EV Batteries
Itochu Corp. (TYO:8001) has brought online its first large power storage unit consisting of reused batteries. Run in conjunction with…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Japan Targets 60% Non-Fossil Fuel Power Supply by 2030
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has drafted up a sixth edition of its Strategic Energy Plan, with…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Interview: Keidanren Chairman Masakazu Tokura Advocates a Social Perspective for Solving Global Challenges
The world is facing a wide range of challenges at present as COVID-19, international division, opposing ideologies and changes in…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Toshiba Develops Energy-Efficient, Low-Temperature, Non-Pressurized Concentration Technology
Toshiba Corp. (TYO:6502) has developed a technology to concentrate and extract substances contained in aqueous solutions under low temperature and…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
New Japan Chemical Develops 100% Plant-Derived Lubricant for Engines and More
New Japan Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4406) has developed a lubricant derived entirely from plants, and is positioning this for use…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsui Chemicals Turns to Microwave Technology for Chemical Recycling
Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) is readying a pilot plant to launch verification testing for the chemical recycling of automotive shredder…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
