The ENEOS Group, as a leader in the energy and materials industry in Japan, aims to achieve a carbon-neutral society by 2050 by utilizing renewable energy, biomass, and carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS). In this article, we talked to Hayashi Makoto from the Basic Chemicals Planning Department and Sato Kota from the Basic Chemicals Sales Department, who are promoting the defossilization of plastic raw materials (green chemicals). We will dive into two solutions: biochemicals that use plants, used oil, and such as raw materials for chemicals, and recycled chemicals that come from raw materials derived from the conversion of waste plastic into oil.

The ENEOS Group, as a leading company in the energy and materials industries in Japan, is working alongside the government and other companies to achieve a carbon neutral society by 2050 using methods such as renewable energy, biomass, and CCS (CO₂ capture and storage technology). This time, we interviewed Hayashi Kenichiro of the Lubricants Sales Marketing Group, who is working to further reduce CO₂ emissions by promoting a circular economy through the conversion of materials. ENEOS is developing lubricant products using plant-derived base materials that contribute to reducing CO₂ emissions throughout the supply chain, including customer use. We will talk in detail about products with plant-derived base materials that still maintain the conventional performance of fuel efficiency and longer lubricant life.

The ENEOS Group, as a leader in the energy and materials industry, aims to achieve a carbon-neutral society by 2050 while utilizing renewable energy, biomass, and carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS). In this three-part series, we asked Fujiyama Yuichiro, CTO of ENEOS Holdings, what kind of technological development and strategies the Group is pursuing to achieve this goal. In the previous article (Part 2), we asked about the development of various innovative technologies being promoted by the ENEOS Group, such as Direct MCH🄬, synthetic fuels, bioethanol production technology, and Matlantis™. In this final article, we will delve into the ENEOS Group's development capabilities and ability to create innovation.

The ENEOS Group, as a leader in the energy and materials industry, aims to achieve a carbon-neutral society by 2050 while utilizing renewable energy, biomass, and carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS). In this three-part series, we asked Fujiyama Yuichiro, CTO of ENEOS Holdings, what kind of technological development and strategies the Group is pursuing to achieve this goal. In the previous article (Part 1), we asked about the three main parts of the ENEOS Group's technological development: renewable energy, biomass, and CCS. In addition, the technology using hydrogen to match energy supply and demand for the efficient use of renewable energy was described. In the Part 2, we will delve into the various innovative technologies being developed by the ENEOS Group.

The ENEOS Group, as a leader in the energy and materials industry, aims to achieve a carbon-neutral society by 2050 while utilizing renewable energy, biomass, and carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS). In this three-part series, we asked Fujiyama Yuichiro, CTO of ENEOS Holdings, what kind of technological development and strategies the Group is pursuing to achieve this goal. The Part 3 of this series will also delve into the development and innovation capabilities of the Group. This is an easy-to-understand introduction to the challenges that the Group is taking on toward the energy society of the future.