Anti-Japanese sentiment in Korea

Capital Power Orders Two Mitsubishi Power JAC Gas Turbines to Help Achieve Net Carbon Neutral Goal

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Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Alternative energy, Energy, Companies, Mitsubishi companies, Economy of Japan, Industries, Anti-Japanese sentiment in Korea, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Mitsubishi Motors, Mitsubishi, Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc., Capital Power

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201223005287/en/
    Capital Power has ordered Mitsubishi Power M501JAC gas turbines to repower Genesee Units 1 and 2 from coal to natural gas.
  • Capital Power is following a strategy toward a low-carbon future with a target to be net carbon neutral before 2050, said Brian Vaasjo, President and CEO of Capital Power.
  • Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. (Mitsubishi Power) headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida, employs more than 2,000 power generation, energy storage, and digital solutions experts and professionals.
  • Mitsubishi Power is a part of Mitsubishi Power, Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI).

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Participating in "Planning and Design Center for Greener Ships": Organization for Planning State-of-the-Art Ships

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Friday, December 11, 2020
Companies, Mitsubishi companies, Economy of Japan, Industries, Anti-Japanese sentiment in Korea, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, Mitsubishi, Shipbuilding

TOKYO, Dec 11, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has become a member of "Planning and Design Center for Greener Ships," a core organization established to plan and propose state-of-the-art ships on a continuing basis through integration of the accumulated expertise of Japan's shipbuilding industry.

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  • TOKYO, Dec 11, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has become a member of "Planning and Design Center for Greener Ships," a core organization established to plan and propose state-of-the-art ships on a continuing basis through integration of the accumulated expertise of Japan's shipbuilding industry.
  • A total of nine domestic shipbuilders, including Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, together with Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK), have already joined or announced intent to join the Center.
  • On December 10, a presentation was held in Yokohama to announce the establishment of Planning and Design Center for Greener Ships.
  • By pursuing commercialization of next-generation greener ships, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will play a leading role in activities that contribute to the growth of the domestic marine industry.

Mitsubishi Electric Again Named to CDP’s Climate and Water “A Lists”

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Other Manufacturing, Environment, Technology, Construction & Property, Engineering, Manufacturing, Building Systems, Hardware, Consumer electronics, Resource economics, Economy of Japan, Companies, Mitsubishi companies, Anti-Japanese sentiment in Korea, Keiretsu, Mitsubishi, Zaibatsu, Low-carbon economy

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that the international nonprofit CDP has once again given Mitsubishi Electric its highest A List rankings for climate-change and water activities.

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  • Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that the international nonprofit CDP has once again given Mitsubishi Electric its highest A List rankings for climate-change and water activities.
  • The top ratings recognize the environmental focus of Mitsubishi Electrics commercial activities and goals as well as the companys timely and appropriate information disclosure.
  • Mitsubishi Electric has been named to the A List four different years in the climate change category and five consecutive years in the water category.
  • Mitsubishi Electrics environmental initiatives reflect the companys Environmental Vision 2021 policy, which emphasizes creating a low-carbon, recycling-based society and respecting biodiversity.

Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. Reimagines Elevator System Connectivity

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Electronic design automation, Engineering, Architecture, Manufacturing, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Building Systems, Companies, Mitsubishi companies, Transport, Industries, Cypress, California, Mitsubishi Electric United States, Anti-Japanese sentiment in Korea, Mitsubishi Electric, Escalator, Mitsubishi Motors, Mitsubishi, Elevator

The Elevator and Escalator Division of Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. , headquartered in Cypress, California, is pleased to introduce ReadyConnect, a network communication protocol gateway that allows for connectivity between multiple building systems.

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  • The Elevator and Escalator Division of Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. , headquartered in Cypress, California, is pleased to introduce ReadyConnect, a network communication protocol gateway that allows for connectivity between multiple building systems.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201208005367/en/
    ReadyConnect is a network communication device that allows Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Trac and Diamond HS elevator systems to communicate and connect with other building systems, acting as an interpreter.
  • The second system is most often used with building management systems for floor lockout, and elevator status monitoring, etc.
  • Were excited to unveil this new building integration solution envisioned by the engineers at Mitsubishi Electric, said Erik Zommers, senior vice president and general manager, Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc., Elevator and Escalator Division.

Alabama Power Chooses Mitsubishi Power JAC Gas Turbine Power Island Combined with Black & Veatch EPC Experience for Plant Barry

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Thursday, December 3, 2020
Alternative energy, Energy, Environment, Oil, Gas, Companies, Economy of Japan, Engines, Anti-Japanese sentiment in Korea, Mitsubishi companies, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Gas turbine, Mitsubishi, Steam turbine, Combined cycle power plant, Westinghouse Combustion Turbine Systems Division, Larsen & Toubro

The 720 MW combined cycle unit comprises a JAC gas turbine , a steam turbine and a heat recovery steam generator.

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  • The 720 MW combined cycle unit comprises a JAC gas turbine , a steam turbine and a heat recovery steam generator.
  • (Credit: Mitsubishi Power)
    With record-setting efficiency greater than 64 percent, the Mitsubishi Power JAC gas turbine power island provides industry-leading performance and flexibility to help Alabama Power meet the demands of its customers for clean and reliable energy.
  • Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. (Mitsubishi Power) headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida, employs more than 2,000 power generation, energy storage, and digital solutions experts and professionals.
  • Mitsubishi Power is a part of Mitsubishi Power, Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI).

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Invests in Monolith Materials

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Monday, November 30, 2020
Companies, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Mitsubishi companies, Anti-Japanese sentiment in Korea, Gaseous signaling molecules, Emerging technologies, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan, Hydrogen production, Pyrolysis, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

TOKYO, Nov 30, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has completed a capital investment in Monolith Materials, Inc. (Monolith), a U.S. company with innovative technology enabling the production of hydrogen and carbon black from methane, which is abundant in natural gas, by the process of methane pyrolysis.

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  • TOKYO, Nov 30, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has completed a capital investment in Monolith Materials, Inc. (Monolith), a U.S. company with innovative technology enabling the production of hydrogen and carbon black from methane, which is abundant in natural gas, by the process of methane pyrolysis.
  • The investment has been executed through Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc., MHI's base of regional operations in the U.S. Monolith Materials is the first U.S. manufacturer to produce a clean, industry-transforming hydrogen known as "turquoise hydrogen"(1) on a commercial scale.
  • "By solving the century-old problem of scaling methane pyrolysis to a commercial level, Monolith Materials has emerged as a leader in the manufacturing of emissions-free hydrogen," said Yoshihiro Shiraiwa, president and CEO of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. "While we're evaluating a number of clean-energy development options, Monolith offers great promise.
  • "Successfully scaling Monolith's technology to serve a global marketplace will benefit from the kind of investment that we have from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries," said Rob Hanson, co-founder and CEO of Monolith Materials.

Mitsubishi Power Concludes Licensing Agreement with Aubert & Duval, Leading Manufacturer of Additive Manufacturing Metal Powders

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Friday, November 27, 2020
Companies, Economy of Japan, Industries, Mitsubishi companies, Anti-Japanese sentiment in Korea, Industrial processes, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, 3D printing, Mitsubishi, Hitachi, Forging

- New business to emerge applying proprietary high-temperature, high-strength material technologies accumulated through experience in thermal power systems

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  • - New business to emerge applying proprietary high-temperature, high-strength material technologies accumulated through experience in thermal power systems
    YOKOHAMA, Japan, Nov 27, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Power, Ltd., a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has concluded an agreement with Aubert & Duval, a leading European manufacturer of special alloys and metal powders, on technology licensing related to the specific composition and manufacturing of metal powders used as materials for metal additive manufacturing (AM)(1).
  • In September this year, Mitsubishi Power created the AM-Zone within its Hitachi Works in Ibaraki Prefecture to serve as a development and manufacturing base for the AM business.
  • Mitsubishi Power possesses proprietary material technologies in metal AM and can optimally prepare raw materials for each application required.
  • (1) Additive manufacturing (AM): Next-generation manufacturing technology that enables the creation of shapes difficult to achieve with existing cutting, forging, casting and sheet metal pressing.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engineering to Establish "Decarbonation Business Department"

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Friday, November 20, 2020
Companies, Mitsubishi companies, Economy of Japan, Industries, Anti-Japanese sentiment in Korea, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, MHI, Mitsubishi Motors, Mitsubishi, Mitsubishi Power Systems Europe

- In energy transition field, chemical reaction technologies are being applied to manufacture of clean fuels (ammonia, hydrogen)

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  • - In energy transition field, chemical reaction technologies are being applied to manufacture of clean fuels (ammonia, hydrogen)
    TOKYO, Nov 20, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - On December 1, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engineering, Ltd. (MHIENG), a Group company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) based in Yokohama, will establish a new "Decarbonation Business Department."
  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group (TSE: 7011; US: MHVYF) is one of the world's leading industrial firms.
  • We deliver innovative and integrated solutions across a wide range of industries, covering land, sea, sky and even space.
  • MHI Group employs 80,000 people across 400 locations, operating in three business domains: "Power Systems," "Industry & Infrastructure," "Aircraft, Defense & Space."

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Participating in "ROBOSHIP Joint Value Creation Project: PoC in Tokyo 2020" Exploring the Future of Marine Vessels

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Economy of Japan, Companies, Anti-Japanese sentiment in Korea, Mitsubishi companies, Keiretsu, Mitsubishi, Zaibatsu, Economic history of Japan, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

A proof of concept (PoC) test using two actual surface vessels was jointly conducted on November 11, 2020.

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  • A proof of concept (PoC) test using two actual surface vessels was jointly conducted on November 11, 2020.
  • Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, with assistance from related sections within MHI Group, has provided maritime-related engineering services, support for marine vessel remote control/autonomous navigation, and system integration for the vessel propulsion units.
  • While sharing concepts for activities in a full-fledged effort to find solutions to the social challenges facing the marine transport and maritime industry, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will pursue cooperation through the joint value creation project.
  • In cooperation with e5 Lab, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding aims to be a solution provider working to resolve issues in the maritime industry.

New MHIAEL Nagasaki Plant for Aero Engine Components Completed at Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Engines, Companies, Mitsubishi companies, Machines, Anti-Japanese sentiment in Korea, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Pratt & Whitney PW1000G, Airbus A320neo family, Combustor, Airbus, Mitsubishi Motors, Nagasaki

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Aero Engines, Ltd. (MHIAEL), which handles the aero engine business of MHI Group, began operations at the facility in November 2020 as its Nagasaki Plant, and is gradually expanding production.

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  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Aero Engines, Ltd. (MHIAEL), which handles the aero engine business of MHI Group, began operations at the facility in November 2020 as its Nagasaki Plant, and is gradually expanding production.
  • Senior Fellow Kunio Shiiba, Head of Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works, represented MHI Group.
  • The plant has fully integrated production lines for combustor components, from receiving of raw materials to machining and assembly.
  • The Nagasaki Plant is manufacturing combustors for the PW1100G-JM engine that powers the Airbus A320neo, including replacement demand for overhauls.