Expansion of new supply destinations for next-generation biodiesel fuel and future production and supply of biofuel

Euglena Co., Ltd.

　Euglena Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President: Mitsuru Izumo) will Euglena Biodiesel Fuel" to Kawasaki Tsurumi Rinko Bus Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "Rinko Bus") today 4 We are pleased to announce the new addition on the 24th of March.

　At the end of October 2018, with the completion of Japan's first biojet diesel fuel production demonstration plant (hereinafter referred to as "biofuel production demonstration plant"), we aim to "make Japan an advanced biofuel country" "GREEN OIL" We have declared "JAPAN (Green Oil Japan)" and have set the goal of introducing biofuels into moving objects in land, sea and air in 2020.
　On March 31, 2020, we announced the completion of next-generation biodiesel fuel and the supply of fuel to Isuzu's Fujisawa Plant shuttle bus together with Isuzu Motors Ltd. (hereinafter "Isuzu"). And today, on April 24, Rinko Bus announced its support for the "GREEN OIL JAPAN" declaration and the introduction of next-generation biodiesel fuel to route buses. At this stage, fuel supply to a total of two companies has been completed, and future supply prospects have expanded to more than 20 companies, and the supply of next-generation biodiesel fuel is steadily progressing. Regarding bio-jet fuel production, the acquisition of new ASTM standards was completed at the end of January this year ^*, and preparations for manufacturing and supply and discussions with related parties are underway.
* January 2020 Our news release regarding the acquisition of the new international standard ASTM is https://euglena.jp/news/20200131-2/

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Isuzu shuttle bus　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Route bus of the harbor bus

　On the other hand, the impact of the new coronavirus infection has expanded, and the outlook for convergence remains uncertain, affecting the introduction schedule at prospective biofuel supply destinations and the operation schedule of biofuel production demonstration plants. .. There is no change in our policy of expanding the supply of next-generation biodiesel fuel and realizing paid flights in the future, but for the time being, we will prioritize consideration of the situation of the parties concerned and set a deadline for the manufacturing and supply schedule. We plan to respond flexibly without doing so.

　In addition, while implementing countermeasures against the new coronavirus infection, we will continue to work so as not to delay the ongoing Climate Change initiatives as much as possible.

●Regarding the declaration of “GREEN OIL JAPAN”
　With the completion of the biofuel manufacturing demonstration plant in October 2018, we declared "GREEN OIL JAPAN" aiming to "make Japan a biofuel advanced country". By introducing the biofuel produced at our biofuel production demonstration plant to land, sea, and air vehicles, and by expanding the number of supporters who produce and use biofuel throughout Japan by 2030, as an industry. Today, April 24, Rinko Bus was newly added to the "GREEN OIL JAPAN" declaration, and at present, our company, 1 city, 5 companies, and 1 organization support it. By achieving the goals, we will contribute to the SDGs "GOAL7: Affordable and clean energy" and "GOAL13: Take concrete measures against Climate Change."
　We support the declaration of "GREEN OIL JAPAN" and cooperate with companies and organizations (transportation-related, restaurant-related, local governments, etc.) that implement and spread the use of biofuel, supply of raw materials, and support for the spread of biofuel. We are looking for https://euglena.jp/greenoiljapan/

<About Euglena Co., Ltd.>
In 2005, we succeeded in establishing the world's first edible outdoor mass culture technology for the Euglena In addition to developing and selling functional foods and cosmetics that utilize the Euglena and Chlorella produced on Ishigaki Island, we are also conducting research toward the production of biofuels. Listed on TSE Mothers in December 2012. TSE First Section market change in December 2014. The management philosophy is "to make people and the earth healthy". https://euglena.jp

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