The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI, 経済産業省) is Japan’s central government ministry for industrial policy, trade, and energy. Through entities such as the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy and the Japan Patent Office, METI shapes conditions for manufacturing, chemicals, and advanced materials, from innovation policy to market regulation.
For the chemical sector, METI develops and implements policies on industrial competitiveness, energy security and pricing, supply-chain resilience, digitalization, and decarbonization (including hydrogen, electrification, and CCUS). It administers programs that support R&D and scale-up of new processes and materials, guides industrial standards and product safety frameworks, and coordinates export controls and international cooperation. METI’s actions influence access to feedstocks and power, investment incentives, and the transition to low‑carbon production across petrochemicals, specialty chemicals, and downstream applications.
Also known as Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and 経済産業省.
chemXplore tracks 3 projects involving METI, of which 3 are active.
METI's role on them: Investor / Financier.
2 new construction and 1 expansion.
Licensors are recorded on 2 of these 3 projects For subscribers
Targeting: Lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide (1)
Investment raised to ¥43.0 billion and commercial start pushed to Dec 2028; 3,000 t/yr LiFSI plant; delay and higher material/construction costs cited.
Kanagawa Prefecture and Kawasaki city provide financial support for new Kawasaki facilities targeting at least 2 GW each by 2028, raising total capacity above 3 GW.
Deal covers commercial manufacturing of multiple biopharmaceuticals using new Yokohama site; revenue expected at several tens of billions of yen; GMP services targeted for 2027.
Chugai is acknowledged by METI and TSE for its health management initiatives, emphasizing employee well-being as key to its growth strategy and sustainable healthcare goals.
The MoU ensures LNG supply to Japan during emergencies, highlighting Qatar's role in energy security and stable supply.
The Kuji plant achieved high ethanol yields for 14 days, processing complex syngas and varied waste, showcasing the adaptability and reliability of the fermentation technology.
New facilities at Kawasaki Works will boost production of electrolysis components, supporting clean hydrogen and chlor-alkali markets, backed by Japan's GX Supply Chain Development Program.
New plant in Japan to boost virus filter production, meeting rising demand in biopharmaceuticals and enhancing supply chain resilience. Completion expected by January 2030.
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