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us at our ﬁngertips, but what lies
beneath the surface of the earth
and oceans is often unknown. Oneof the companies offering subsurface modeling is Japan’s JGI Inc.
Marine data acquisition“Our geophysicalexploration technology
packages provide a
digital twin of unknown
subsurface structure.”u u ue,President, JGI Inc.
We are all used to having detailed maps of the land around

Structural exploration in urban
areas using Vibroseis

Seamless data acquisition
Founded in 1983, the company
specializes in 3D visualization
technology packages for a wide
range of applications, including oiland gas exploration, disaster prevention, submarine hydrothermaldeposits exploration, geothermal
resource development, civil engineering, and CCS-CCUS (CarbonCapture, Utilization and Storage).
As company president Susumu
Abe says: “We have a variety ofexploration technology pack-ages that provide vertical andhorizontal subsurface resolutionsdepending on the target, enabling
seamless data acquisition fromland to sea, especially in shallow
water areas.” JGI is also developing exploration techniques related
to CCS, a key technology in mitigating global warming. Mr. Abe
explains that JGI’s focus is ondelineating subsurface structures
for CCUS, monitoring changes in
CO2 plume behavior, and subsurface risk management required
for CCS-CCUS projects.
JGI is currently working withmultiscale 3D exploration technologies to address engineeringand seabed risk assessment in seabed geotechnical investigation foreoffshore wind farms and CCS site
evaluation. In addition, JGI is pursuing the construction of an advanced
monitoring system, using complex
ﬁ er opti en ing nive
signal processing with AI.

3D visualization of subsurface
Mr. Abe reveals exciting
plans to leverage the company’stechnology to expand into themedical and space developmentﬁelds, adding further e amples
to JGI’s company motto of “Visualization of All Targets.”
https://jgi-inc.com

Revolutionizing Agriculture with Microorganism Technology
Adoption of Kyowa Kako’s cutting-edge technologies will naturally result in a decreased reliance on chemical fertilizers.
international recognition for its effectiveness in converting organic waste
into nutrient-rich fertilizer.

“Combining ourexperience and expertisewith our passionate
young employees is astrong driving force.”
Toshiharu Yoshimura,President, Kyowa Kako Co., Ltd.
Kyowa Kako, founded in 1959, has
emerged as a pioneer in revolutionizing agricultural practices through innovative microorganism technology.
“Our core value is to focus on thesoil and the related microorganism aswell as the environment around it,”says President Toshiharu Yoshimura,emphasizing the company’s commitment to sustainable agriculture. Kyowa Kako’s hyperthermophilic aerobic
composting technology has garnered

Institute of Environmental Microbiology

Highlighting the company’s impact on global waste management,
Mr. Yoshimura recalls a meetingwith a French company seeking
insights into Japan’s advanced sewage sludge treatment methods.
“The U.S. and France recognizedthese issues and decided to change
their systems to incineration or tothe microorganism treatment ofthe sludge,” he explains, underlining
the global shift towards sustainablewaste management practices.
Kyowa Kako’s innovative approach extends beyond waste management to address Japan’s agricultural challenges. With the country’s
self-sustenance rate hovering at58%, the company is spearheading
efforts to promote organic fertilizer
usage. “Japanese Prime Minister
Fumio Kishida stated that the use offertilizers from sewage sludge treatment in agriculture was necessary,”
highlights Mr. Yoshimura.
Discussing international expansion, there is an emphasis on
partnerships as a cornerstone of
Kyowa Kako’s growth strategy.
The company’s collaborations with
Brazilian counterparts aim to leverage its composting technologies for local agricultural growth.

Hyperthermophilic aerobic
composting plant“Through our hyperthermophilic aerobic composting technology,
we are trying to create a local
treatment plant to implement thecircular economy of the sewage
sludge treatment into agriculture,” the president explains.

Lettuce cultivation

Reliance on unsustainable classical chemical fertilizers is becoming less viable, even in developed
countries heavily reliant on crops
from agricultural nations. Kyowa
Kako’s sustainable solution oftransforming organic waste into
fertilizer safely and sanitarily, accessible even in developing countries without high-tech machinery,addresses global challenges oforganic waste management. The
company’s initiatives align withsustainable development goals(SDGs), fostering collaboration
between public and private sectors for a better future.

www.kyowa-kako.co.jp