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Idemitsu Launches the Largest Black Pellet Production Plant

Idemitsu Kosan Co., headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, has proudly announced the commencement of commercial operations at its Black Pellet (BP) production plant located in the Gia Lai Province, Vietnam, as of October 8. This facility marks Vietnam's first-ever BP production plant and stands as the largest of its kind globally, boasting an impressive annual production capacity of 120,000 tons. The purpose of this facility is to provide a sustainable alternative fuel to domestic Japanese clients who rely on coal, aiding them in their efforts toward decarbonization.


Photo: Idemitsu Green Energy Vietnam Co., Ltd.

Black Pellets are derived from biomass sources such as timber, which undergoes a heating treatment to become an energy resource. While the combustion of BP does release CO₂, the plants used for creating this biomass absorb CO₂ during their growth, making the overall process regarded as