Tokyo, Japan – December 8, 2022
Cosmo Oil Co., Ltd.
Denka Company LimitedIwatani Corporation
JFE Steel CorporationJNC Corporation
KH Neochem Co., Ltd.
Maruzen Petrochemical Co., Ltd.
UBE Elastomer Co. Ltd.
Ube Material Industries, Ltd.
Yokogawa Electric Corporation

Cosmo Oil / Denka / Iwatani / JFE Steel / JNC / KH Neochem /Maruzen Petrochemical / UBE Elastomer / Ube Material Industries / Yokogawa Electric
Signing of Memorandum of Understanding on Joint Study of Activities for the Realization of aCarbon Neutral Industrial Complex in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture
Cosmo Oil Co., Ltd., Denka Company Limited, Iwatani Corporation, JFE Steel Corporation, JNC
Corporation, KH Neochem Co., Ltd., Maruzen Petrochemical Co., Ltd., UBE Elastomer Co. Ltd., Ube
Material Industries, Ltd., and Yokogawa Electric Corporation hereby announce the signing of amemorandum of understanding (MoU) on a joint study into activities for the establishment of a carbon
neutral industrial complex in the Goi district of Ichihara City and the Soga District of Chiba City inJapan’s Chiba Prefecture (hereafter referred to as the “carbon neutral Goi and Soga complex”).

The carbon neutral Goi and Soga complex in 2050
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The Goi and Soga districts form part of the Keiyo Rinkai industrial complex in Chiba, a prefecture
adjacent to Tokyo that hosts Japan’s largest concentration of materials and energy companies. The
achievement of carbon neutrality at this industrial complex will enhance the overall competitiveness ofthe companies that maintain operations there and lead the way forward to a sustainable society.
From February 2021, Yokogawa has been undertaking a project* to examine the feasibility of achievingcarbon neutrality through inter-industry collaboration at the Goi industrial complex. The nine othercompanies, who have operations there, have joined Yokogawa in this undertaking, and Yokogawa has also
involved its subsidiaries Yokogawa Solution Service Corporation and KBC Advanced Technologies
Limited. Through this study, it has been established that inter-industry collaboration would be more
effective than companies working on their own in reducing CO2 emissions, and that the recovered CO2
can be effectively utilized by the companies located within this industrial complex.
On the basis of the MoU, Yokogawa and these nine companies that are active in the energy, petrochemical,chemical, steel, materials, and other industries will study the feasibility of the commercialization ofactivities by the year 2030 that will be required to make the Goi and Soga industrial complex carbon neutral
by 2050. These activities are as follows:(i)
Introduction of an inter-industry energy management system to minimize CO2 emissions(ii) The recovery and effective utilization of CO2 through inter-industry collaboration(iii) Reduction in CO2 emissions through inter-industry collaboration in the utilization of hydrogenand other gas by-products from existing processes
Through this cooperation between businesses aiming for sustainable operations and a provider of advanced
control systems and energy management systems for industrial processes, the participating companies aim
to collectively achieve carbon neutrality at the Goi and Soga industrial complex and thereby lessen theirenvironmental impact, while enhancing their own international competitiveness.
*Project details:
Project commissioned by New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)
Project name: Carbon recycling and next-generation thermal power generation technology development / Next-generation
thermal power generation technology promotion business / Feasibility study of carbon recycling business utilizing inter-industry
collaboration in industrial complexes, etc. / Inter-industry collaboration study project in the Goi district of Chiba Prefecture
Project period: FY2020 - FY2022

About Cosmo Oil Co., Ltd.
Based on our mission of a safe and stable supply of energy, which is indispensable to our daily life, theCosmo Energy Group to which Cosmo Oil belongs has grown by having petroleum and petrochemical as
it core business, and is now expanding renewable energy business from the perspective of long-termchanges in the business environment.
Setting out our group management vision as "Harmony and Symbiosis with the Global Environment,"
Cosmo Energy aims to be the most environmentally friendly oil/energy corporate group, and based on oursixth consolidated medium-term management plan, Oil & New, we utilize our strengths to develop our2

service station network for the next-generation mobility society, to promote eco-friendly electricity sales,
and to expand production of clean energy, mainly around wind power generation. Through these businesses,
including that represented by this venture, we aim to contribute in solving social issues and building asustainable society.
https://www.cosmo-oil.co.jp/eng/index.html
About Denka Company Limited
Denka is a chemical manufacturer headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo. The company specializes indeveloping business activities on a global scale across a wide range of fields, from inorganic and organic
chemicals, to electronic materials and pharmaceuticals. Founded in 1915, Denka has steadily continued todevelop and manufacture products that contribute to the development of society by fully utilizing its uniqueconcepts and technological capabilities. Upholding its corporate slogan, “Possibility of chemistry”, thecompany and its president, Toshio Imai, are committed to contributing to the sound development of society
while sincerely tackling the challenges that society is now confronting.
https://www.denka.co.jp/eng/
About Iwatani CorporationIwatani is an integrated energy provider with the top share in the LPG market in Japan and engages in awide range of businesses through four business segments: the core businesses of the Integrated Energy
Business, centered on LPG; the Industrial Gases & Machinery Business, which handles a wide range ofgas and machinery equipment for industrial applications; and the Materials Business and Agri-Bio &Foods Business, which are based on the foregoing.
Please visit our website for more information: https://www.iwatani.co.jp/eng/
About JFE Steel Corporation
JFE Steel Corporation, one of the world’s leading integrated steel producers, was established through theconsolidation of NKK Corporation and Kawasaki Steel Corporation in 2003. The company operates
several steelworks in Japan and numerous branch offices and affiliates throughout the world. JFE Steelleverages world-class technologies and know-how to produce a wide range of products based on its “OnlyOne, Number One” strategy of focusing on unique and best-in-class products.
Please visit our website for details. https://www.jfe-steel.co.jp/en/index.html
About JNC CorporationJNC Group, founded as Sogi Electric Company in 1906, has consistently contributed to developments ofsociety as a pioneer of chemical industry of Japan ever since JNC has started to deploy renewable energy
generation to the electrochemical field and domestic production of nitrogen fertilizers using thehydroelectric power thereby obtained.
The business domains of JNC Group are Performance materials, Energy and Environment, Consumer
oriented goods, Chemical products, and Life chemicals.
Please visit website for details. https://www.jnc-corp.co.jp/english/
About KH Neochem Co., Ltd.
KH Neochem provides premium chemical products in a variety of fields focused on our three core business3

areas of Basic Chemicals, Performance Materials and Electronic Materials. KH Neochem products are infact used in all forms of goods essential to the global environment and comfortable living. KH Neochem
aspires to continue contributing to a sustainable society by providing value through the business to achieve
an environmentally conscious world and a richer life for people based on the foundations of safety, security,and trust. Visit www.khneochem.co.jp/en/ to find out more.
About Maruzen Petrochemical Co., Ltd.
Maruzen Petrochemical is a chemical producer that develops, produces and sells petrochemical products.
We develop and commercialize products including ethylene, propylene and the other basic petrochemical
products that are the raw materials of plastics, synthetic fiber, synthetic rubber, coatings, etc., as well asfunctional raw materials with value added fractions. We are committed to promoting research and productdevelopment in order to contribute to industry and the lives of people by providing multi-function highfunction raw materials geared to the diversifying needs of society. Please visit our website
https://www.chemiway.co.jp/en/ to find out more.
About UBE Elastomer Co. Ltd.
Established on October 1, 2021, UBE Elastomer Co. Ltd. inherits the synthetic rubber business of UBE
Industries, Ltd. (now UBE Corporation) and carries out the research and development, manufacturing, andsales of synthetic rubber and its raw materials. The company has four manufacturing bases in Chiba,
Thailand, China, and Malaysia, and supplies products to customers around the world.
https://www.ube.co.jp/elastomer/
About Ube Material Industries, Ltd.
Ube Material Industries, Ltd., a member of the Mitsubishi UBE Cement Group, is a manufacturer of special
inorganic materials headquartered in Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Using high-quality limestone, whichis readily available in large quantities, as a raw material, we manufacture calcia-related products such as
quicklime (calcium oxide) and slaked lime (calcium hydroxide). Also, by using quicklime as a raw material,
we extract magnesium from seawater, and produce magnesia-related products such as magnesiumhydroxide and magnesia clinker (a refractory raw material). A detailed explanation of our company can befound at https://www.ubematerials.co.jp.
About Yokogawa
Yokogawa provides advanced solutions in the areas of measurement, control, and information tocustomers across a broad range of industries, including energy, chemicals, materials, pharmaceuticals,and food. Yokogawa addresses customer issues regarding the optimization of production, assets, and thesupply chain with the effective application of digital technologies, enabling the transition to autonomous
operations. Founded in Tokyo in 1915, Yokogawa continues to work toward a sustainable society throughits 17,000+ employees in a global network of 122 companies spanning 61 countries.
For more information, visit www.yokogawa.com
The names of corporations, organizations, products, services and logos herein are either registered trademarks ortrademarks of Yokogawa Electric Corporation or their respective holders.

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