Biomaterial in Tokyo and Taiko Paper commence second-generation bioethanol production project
Rengo Co., Ltd. announces that its consolidated subsidiary Taiko Paper Mfg., Ltd. (TPM) has partnered with Biomaterial in Tokyo Co., Ltd. to commence a demonstration project to produce second-generation bioethanol, which is the raw material for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This demonstration project will be implemented with funding and commission from a national research and development agency, New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO).
In parallel with the commencement of this demonstration project, TPM will review its business portfolio. In addition to introducing equipment for the demonstration project, TPM aims to improve quality and productivity and optimize material balance through upgrading the No. 5 paperboard machine and consolidating production on the No. 5 and No. 6 paperboard machines by shutting down the deteriorating No. 1 and No. 2 paperboard machines.
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