Demonstration of SAF Feedstock Production Using Second-Generation Bioethanol
First written in FY2024. 3 of 5 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2026-H1. Latest entry: FY2026.
4 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In April this year, we established a joint venture, RSウッドリファイナリー株式会社, with Sumitomo Forestry Co.,Ltd. and began initiatives to strengthen the procurement structure for wood chips as feedstock and commercialize second-generation bioethanol.」
We established the joint venture RSウッドリファイナリー with Sumitomo Forestry Co.,Ltd. and began initiatives to strengthen wood chip procurement and commercialize second-generation bioethanol. - 2026-05-14AdvancedRevision of earnings forecasts
「In April this year, we established a joint venture with Sumitomo Forestry Co.,Ltd. (Chiyoda, Tokyo), RS Wood Refinery Co., Ltd., and began initiatives to strengthen procurement of wood chips as raw materials and commercialize second-generation bioethanol.」
The initiative progressed from discussions toward the commercialization of second-generation bioethanol to the establishment of a joint venture with Sumitomo Forestry Co.,Ltd. and the commencement of related initiatives. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「We also entered into a memorandum of basic agreement with Sumitomo Forestry Co.,Ltd. covering a business and capital alliance in the bioethanol business, and are holding discussions with the company toward establishing a joint venture and commencing operations.」
Toward commercializing second-generation bioethanol, we reached a basic agreement with Sumitomo Forestry Co.,Ltd. on a business and capital alliance and proceeded to discussions regarding the establishment of a joint venture and commencement of operations. - FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, we are continuing to develop technology for producing bioethanol from woody biomass.」
We continued to develop production technology for second-generation bioethanol as a potential SAF feedstock. - FY2024First statedAnnual report
「In addition, 大興製紙株式会社 (Fuji, Shizuoka Prefecture) began reviewing its business portfolio and entered into a partnership with Biomaterial in Tokyo, a biotech venture (Onojo, Fukuoka Prefecture) that became its subsidiary in April 2024, to launch a demonstration project for producing second-generation bioethanol, a feedstock for SAF (sustainable aviation fuel), for which demand is increasing in the international aviation sector.」
大興製紙 began reviewing its business portfolio and launched a demonstration project for producing second-generation bioethanol as a SAF feedstock through its partnership with and acquisition of Biomaterial in Tokyo as a subsidiary.