Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
First company in Japan to manufacture and market chemical products and plastics derived from chemical recycling based on the mass balance approach, utilizing pyrolysis oil from plastic waste. This initiative started in March 2024.
Company Overview
| Role | Product Off-taker |
|---|---|
| Status | Operational |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Technology | Proprietary |
| Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan |
| Region | East Asia |
| Feedstock Types | Plastics |
| Products & Output | ChemicalsPlastics |
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Plant Locations (1)
| City | Country | Commissioned | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka | Japan | — | Operational |
Links & Sources
| Website | Visit Website |
|---|---|
| Data Sources |
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