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Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd.

About Idemitsu Kosan

Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. is a major Japanese integrated energy and chemical company headquartered in Tokyo. The company operates refineries and petrochemical complexes, supplying olefins and aromatics as feedstocks to the plastics and synthetic materials value chain. Its chemicals portfolio spans polyolefins (such as polyethylene and polypropylene, including production via joint ventures like Prime Polymer), styrenics, solvents, and other basic and intermediate petrochemicals.

Beyond bulk chemicals, Idemitsu produces lubricants and specialty chemicals serving automotive, industrial, and electronics markets, and develops functional materials including advanced polymers and organic electronic materials. The company is active in R&D aimed at improving material performance and resource efficiency, and it is pursuing initiatives related to recycling, lower-carbon feedstocks, and process efficiency. Idemitsu has a global sales and manufacturing footprint across Asia and other regions, supplying customers in packaging, automotive, consumer goods, construction, and electronics.

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