Asahi Kasei news

Doubling PIMEL™ capacity by 2030, driven by semiconductor demand, supports growth in electronics and generative AI sectors, with a ¥16 billion investment in Fuji City.

A new biogas purification system using zeolites achieves 99.5% yield and 97% purity, targeting commercialization by 2027.

The electrolyzer will aid Finland's decarbonization, with full operation by 2026. It supports scalable hydrogen production for sustainable mobility and cold-climate applications.

A new initiative recycles rare metals from electrolyzers, enhancing circularity and reducing reliance on virgin materials in the chlor-alkali industry.

The acquisition will be executed through a voluntary tender offer, with major shareholders committed. It aligns with Asahi Kasei’s strategy to expand in healthcare, focusing on R&D and unmet medical needs.

Circularise will use the funds to advance its blockchain-based digital product passports and mass balance bookkeeping software, supporting the shift to a circular economy in industrial supply chains.

The project converts wind energy to hydrogen, enhancing green hydrogen production. It uses scalable alkaline-water electrolysis and is supported by local agencies and the Hydrogen Competence Center.

The new center offers training on virus removal filters, membrane adsorbers, microfilters, and automated equipment, with support for process development and filtration optimization in four languages.