Asahi Kasei, Mitsui Chemicals, and Mitsubishi Chemical partner to target carbon-neutral ethylene by 2030
Last update on Sep 3, 2025
Asahi Kasei, Mitsui Chemicals, and Mitsubishi Chemical have established a limited liability partnership (LLP) to achieve carbon neutrality and optimize production capacity by 2030 for their two ethylene manufacturing facilities in western Japan.
Through this partnership, the three companies will also accelerate related studies.
Shifting to low-carbon feedstocks and fuels
As described in the two related announcements last year, the three companies have advanced discussions on specific measures to promote the carbon neutrality of ethylene manufacturing facilities.
These measures include shifting to biomass-based feedstocks and low-carbon fuels in place of petroleum resources, as well as establishing an optimized production framework that may involve future capacity reductions. The discussions encompassed implementation timelines, the roles of each participating company, and the most appropriate form of joint operating entity.
As a result, the three companies determined that they should establish an LLP and further accelerate studies in order to deepen their collaboration and proceed to the phase of execution. Through the LLP, the three companies aim to implement measures for carbon neutrality and achieve a highly competitive ethylene production framework targeting 2030.