What is Idemitsu's plan for its second chemical recycling unit in Japan, and where might it be located?

Idemitsu Kosan Co. has decided to begin basic planning for a second chemical recycling unit in Japan, which could be located at either Chiba or Aichi prefecture; this follows the startup of its first unit in April at Chiba, capable of processing 20,000 metric tons/year of mixed waste plastics.

What feedstock does Idemitsu use in its chemical recycling units, and what is the primary output?

Both of Idemitsu’s chemical recycling units use mixed plastics waste as feedstock to produce pyrolysis oil (pyoil), which is then processed for use as a petrochemical feedstock—diverting waste that was previously largely sent to landfill.

Idemitsu Eyes Second Chemical Recycling Unit in Japan

Jul 7, 2026

Idemitsu Kosan has begun planning a second chemical recycling unit in Japan after starting its first facility in April, converting 20,000 metric tons of waste plastics annually into petrochemical feedstock.

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