Sumitomo Corporation

Japansumitomocorp.com

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projects tracked
2
active
2
plants
2
partner companies
7

Sumitomo Corporation is a Japanese general trading and investment company (sogo shosha) headquartered in Tokyo and part of the Sumitomo Group. Operating through a global network, it develops, invests in, and operates businesses across metals and mining, energy, chemicals, infrastructure, transportation and construction systems, real estate, media and digital, and consumer-related fields.

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In the chemical value chain, Sumitomo Corporation handles the global sourcing, marketing, and distribution of basic and specialty chemicals, petrochemicals, and performance materials, including plastic resins. The company supports producers and downstream manufacturers with supply chain management, logistics, and risk management, and participates in manufacturing and processing through joint ventures and affiliates where relevant. Its portfolio also includes initiatives linked to energy transition and resource efficiency that intersect with chemical industry demand, such as materials for mobility, recycling-related businesses, and low‑carbon energy projects.

Projects Sumitomo is involved in

chemXplore tracks 2 projects involving Sumitomo, of which 2 are active.

  1. none Announced / Concept
  2. 1 project FEED / Pre-FID
  3. none FID / Sanctioned
  4. 1 project Under Construction
  5. none Commissioning & Start-up

Active projects

Closest to start-up first.

What moved recently

  • 1 October 2026 Sumitomo Namie 62 MW Battery Storage Project · Under Construction · Japan
  • 24 August 2026 Sumitomo-led Mizushima Ship-Based Advanced CCS Project · FEED / Pre-FID · Japan

Sumitomo in chemical industry news

1 October 2026
Sumitomo Corporation starts construction of 62 MW / 291 MWh battery storage in Namie, Fukushima

Project has MUFG-led project financing, was selected under Japan’s Long-Term Decarbonization Power Source Auction (launched 2024) and targets commercial operations in 2029 to support renewables.

24 August 2026
Sumitomo-led consortium wins JOGMEC design contract for ship-based CCS at Mizushima

Design and feasibility work for CO2 capture, liquefaction, temporary storage and maritime shipping at Mizushima to support a 3.43 Mtpa liquefied CO2 hub.

1 July 2026
Sumitomo Corporation to transfer 70% of S.C. Cement to Sumitomo Osaka Cement

70% stake in trading and ready‑mix cement unit to be transferred Oct 1, 2026; move pairs manufacturer technology with nationwide distribution and keeps limited financial impact.

4 June 2026
Sumitomo Corporation takes 49% stake in Graphyte-led US JV for CDR credits

49% stake in US JV to commercialise 'Carbon Casting' BiCRS, scale the Loblolly project to 50,000 tCO2/yr, and sell long-duration CDR credits across North America and Japan.

27 May 2026
Sumitomo Corporation and Gresham House to develop 694 MW UK BESS portfolio

JV will fund five utility-scale BESS projects with phased buildout (first three starting this fiscal year), expanding capacity and improving grid resilience.

11 May 2026
Sumitomo Corporation: Noirmoutier 500 MW Offshore Wind Farm in France Begins Commercial Operation

Construction complete; commercial operation started. 12 km offshore; ~25‑yr life. Annual output ≈ supply for 800k users. Power sold under long‑term fixed‑price PPA; financed via syndicated loan.

1 April 2026
Halliburton acquires Sekal AS to expand drilling automation services

Acquirer combines automation platforms to expand drilling autonomy with real‑time subsurface, hydraulics and rig controls; deployed in 1,300+ wells and may cut well delivery times up to 25%

31 March 2026
Sumisho Venture Partners launches ¥10 billion fund

Shifting to a fund structure to enable medium/long‑term, larger lead investments, deepen portfolio engagement and co‑creation, and pursue strategic and financial returns in digital, AI and deep tech

Where its projects are

active all projects

  • Japan 2 active projects, 2 in all

Partners on its projects

The 6 sharing the most projects, of 7.