Rengo and Sumitomo Forestry Establish Joint Venture, Launch Bioethanol Business ~Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from Construction Waste~
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Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd. and Rengo Co., Ltd. have established a joint venture, RS Wood Refinery Co., Ltd., to produce bioethanol from construction waste. This bioethanol will serve as a raw material for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), aiming for 20,000 kL of annual commercial production by 2028. The initiative addresses the global shortage of SAF and promotes decarbonization in the aviation sector by utilizing wood resources that do not compete with food supplies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the name of the joint venture established by Rengo and Sumitomo Forestry in 2024?
- A: The joint venture established by Rengo and Sumitomo Forestry is named RS Wood Refinery Co., Ltd.
- Q: Which companies formed RS Wood Refinery Co., Ltd. to produce bioethanol from construction waste?
- A: Rengo Co., Ltd. and Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd. formed RS Wood Refinery Co., Ltd. for this purpose.
- Q: What is the annual production target for bioethanol set by RS Wood Refinery by 2028?
- A: RS Wood Refinery aims for 20,000 kL of annual commercial bioethanol production by 2028.
- Q: How does Rengo contribute to the Sustainable Aviation Fuel initiative launched in 2024?
- A: Rengo contributes by co-founding RS Wood Refinery to produce bioethanol from construction waste for SAF.
- Q: What raw material does Sumitomo Forestry use for bioethanol production in its 2024 joint venture?
- A: Sumitomo Forestry uses construction waste wood as raw material for bioethanol production in the joint venture.