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Japanese companies Idemitsu Kosan and Morisora Biorefinery have signed a memorandum of understanding with the aim of establishing a supply chain for 100% domestically produced ATJ1-SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) derived from bioethanol made from domestic wood resources. Source: Timberbiz By integrating domestically produced second-generation bioethanol derived from woody biomass (referred to as “E2G”) with the ATJ technology currently undergoing verification and evaluation by Idemitsu Kosan, the two companies will jointly explore the feasibility of establishing a supply chain that covers the entire process from feedstock development to SAF use within Japan. Morisora BR aims to produce E2G from domestic timber for use as a feedstock for SAF and other applications. The two companies will integrate the domestically produced E2G planned by Morisora BR with the ATJ-SAF production that Idemitsu Kosan is exploring for verification purposes and will conduct a comprehensive study covering the entire process from feedstock development to SAF use. Specifically, the companies will proceed with planning the logistics connecting the E2G production facility and the ATJ-SAF production plant in Japan, while also exploring ways to disseminate information about domestically produced ATJ-SAF and examining the institutional frameworks and enabling environment necessary for its social implementation. Through this initiative, they will work to identify and resolve challenges related to establishing a supply chain for domestically produced ATJ-SAF. In the aviation industry, the societal implementation of SAF is seen as an effective means of achieving decarbonization. There are several types of feedstocks and production methods for SAF, and currently, SAF production using HEFA3 technology is leading the way globally. However, securing feedstocks is a challenge for the widespread adoption of SAF, and diversifying these feedstocks is also required from the perspective of energy security. ATJ is a technology that can contribute to the stable procurement and diversification of feedstocks by using alcohol produced from various biomass as a raw material for SAF, and Idemitsu Kosan is undertaking a pilot production project to verify its feasibility. If a supply chain for ATJ-SAF using domestically produced E2G derived from non‑edible resources represented by woody biomass as a feedstock is established, it will be possible to complete the entire process, from feedstock production to product manufacturing, domestically while avoiding competition with food crops. Going forward, the two companies aim to enhance the feasibility of establishing a 100% domestically produced ATJ-SAF supply chain and contribute to decarbonization and energy security in Japan’s aviation sector.

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The new H820 harvester and 820 feller buncher models are the simplest, most compact, and lightest weight carriers in the Tigercat-TCi lineup. Source: Timberbiz The 820 feller buncher is best suited to the 5400 felling saw and best applied to small diameter timber and first thinning applications. It is equipped with a lighter weight ER boom with less lift capacity compared to the 822E feller buncher. The H820 harvester is equipped with a simple, conventional 10 metre boom system, best suited to the TCi 544 harvesting head. The H820 is an good solution for cost effective harvesting in small diameter timber stands and thinning applications where powerful lifting capacity is not a primary concern. The long-reach boom results in reduced machine travel for improved fuel economy and track component life. The lighter weight, lower capacity boom sets for both machines require less counterweight. This reduces the overall weight of the machine for improved fuel economy and track life, contributing to lower overall cost of ownership. Both boom systems offer a tight tuck for excellent performance in thinning applications. The 820 series machines will be marketed under the TCi brand in Europe.

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