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In a World First, Yokogawa’s Autonomous Control AI Is Officially Adopted for Use at an ENEOS Materials Chemical Plant

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
Engineering, Chemicals, Plastics, Technology, Manufacturing, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Learning, Maintenance, Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Yokogawa Electric, ENEOS, GHG, Multimedia, JSR, Plant, Day, Steam, Retirement, Workload, PID, AI, Chemical plant, CO2, Safety, Medical device, Oil, Dairy, Maintenance (technical), Instrumentation, Management

This is the first example in the world of reinforcement learning AI being formally adopted for direct control of a plant*2.

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  • This is the first example in the world of reinforcement learning AI being formally adopted for direct control of a plant*2.
  • By eliminating the production of off-spec products, the autonomous control AI reduced fuel, labor, and other costs, and made efficient use of raw materials.
  • While producing good quality products that met shipment standards, the autonomous control AI reduced steam consumption and CO2 emissions by 40%*4 in comparison to conventional manual control.
  • To promote plant autonomization, on February 27 Yokogawa launched the provision of an autonomous control AI service for edge controllers*5, also a world first*6.

Liquid Hydrogen-Powered Corolla to be Absent from Round 1 of the Super Taikyu Series at Suzuka Development to Continue for Fuji 24 Hours Race

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Monday, March 20, 2023
Hankook Tire, Southport 24 Hour Race, ENEOS, ORC, Corolla, Carbon, Hydrogen, Automotive industry

Toyota has been racing the #32 ORC ROOKIE GR Corolla H2 Concept (hydrogen-powered Corolla) on gaseous hydrogen fuel for the past two years.

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  • Toyota has been racing the #32 ORC ROOKIE GR Corolla H2 Concept (hydrogen-powered Corolla) on gaseous hydrogen fuel for the past two years.
  • Due to a problem encountered during a test run, the liquid hydrogen-powered Corolla will be absent from the first round at Suzuka on March 18 and 19.
  • Development will be continued for the Fuji 24 Hours Race to be held May 26 to 28.
  • Toyota will continue taking on the challenge of increasing options for producing, transporting, and using hydrogen and carbon-neutral fuel this year.

Persefoni Named to Fast Company's Annual List of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2023

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Friday, March 3, 2023
Elevance Health, Virgin Airlines, CMAP, OpenAI, MrBeast, Citigroup, NASA, ITunes, Editorial, ENEOS, Early stage innovation company, Macdonald, Organization, Jewellery, Cryptocurrency

TEMPE, Ariz., March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Persefoni has been named to Fast Company's prestigious annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2023.

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  • Persefoni joins the ranks of OpenAI, Disney, Tiffany & Co., and more
    TEMPE, Ariz., March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Persefoni has been named to Fast Company's prestigious annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2023.
  • In addition to the World's 50 Most Innovative Companies, 540 organizations are recognized across 54 sectors and regions.
  • "It's an honor for Persefoni to be included among so many companies doing truly revolutionary things," said CEO and co-founder Kentaro Kawamori.
  • Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies issue (March/April 2023) is available online here , as well as in-app form via iTunes, and on newsstands beginning March 14.

Mitsubishi Corporation and ENEOS launch a Joint Venture for Last One Mile Delivery Business based at Gas Stations

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
Growth, JV, SS, ENEOS, MC, EC, DX, Retail, Food industry

Furthermore, the fact that SS tend to be already optimized to accommodate smooth inbound and outbound traffic makes them ideal logistics hubs.

Key Points: 
  • Furthermore, the fact that SS tend to be already optimized to accommodate smooth inbound and outbound traffic makes them ideal logistics hubs.
  • Using ENEOS's existing SS network should also help to minimize any additional costs associated with setting up the delivery points.
  • In the delivery industry, the growth of online shopping has increased home deliveries, which has led to greater demand for more efficient last-mile services.
  • During that time, MC aims to enhance its cross-industry DX functions and parlay real-world DX projects into greater business value.

Japan’s Number One Lubricant Company Joins GRC’s ElectroSafe Fluid Partner Program for Data Center Immersion Cooling

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Hardware, Building Systems, Chemicals, Plastics, Construction & Property, Data Management, Green Technology, Sustainability, Manufacturing, Technology, Blockchain, 5G, Environment, Artificial Intelligence, Other Technology, Telecommunications, HVAC, Ecosystem, ESG, ENEOS, Lubricant, GRC, Safety, Trust, Green Revolution, Immersion, Hydraulic machinery

GRC® ( Green Revolution Cooling ®), the global leader in immersion cooling for data centers, and ENEOS , Japan's largest lubricant company, today announced that ENEOS is joining GRC's ElectroSafe® Fluid Partner Program .

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  • GRC® ( Green Revolution Cooling ®), the global leader in immersion cooling for data centers, and ENEOS , Japan's largest lubricant company, today announced that ENEOS is joining GRC's ElectroSafe® Fluid Partner Program .
  • "ENEOS is excited to be part of GRC's important initiative to strengthen fluid performance and efficiency for data center liquid immersion cooling," said Toru Konishi, Company President of ENEOS Lubricants Company.
  • "GRC's validation of our immersion cooling fluids will allow data center users to operate systems more safely and confidently while increasing efficiency.
  • In addition to enhancing data center performance, all fluids included in the program will contribute to achieving our customers’ various ESG goals.

ENEOS UNVEILS AMBITIOUS 2022 SEMA SHOW ACTIVATION

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Dai, Titan, Frontier, Pit, SEMA, CNC, 3D, World Rally Championship, Electrification, STI, Integra, Efficiency, Rubber industry in Malaysia, Subaru, RWD, Acura, Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, DIY, Porsche, ENEOS, Maintenance, CJD, GT3, Subaru Impreza, Nissan, Multimedia, Pikes Peak, Datsun, Nissan Titan, 521, Central Hall, VAD, BorgWarner, Bilstein, Motor vehicle, Vibrant consonant, Eibach

CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ENEOS, Japan's largest oil company and supplier to the majority of Asian vehicle manufacturers, has a major presence at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, including a booth (# 23819) in Central Hall.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ENEOS, Japan's largest oil company and supplier to the majority of Asian vehicle manufacturers, has a major presence at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, including a booth (# 23819) in Central Hall.
  • Display vehicles showcase many ENEOS products, including its Racing Series motor oils, EV Fluid Line, transmission fluids, and more.
  • Built by Faruk Kugay at DevSpeed Motorsports, ENEOS will display his 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 with Subaru Impreza STI EJ25 engine conversion.
  • Other vehicles presented by ENEOS at SEMA 2022 include the Evasive Motorsports Tesla Model 3 Pikes Peak race car, which was used as a testbed for the new ENEOS EV Fluid Line, designed to help increase efficiency and durability of electric vehicles.

Toyota: Six Private Companies Establish "Research Association of Biomass Innovation for Next Generation Automobile Fuels"

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Hydrogen, Association, ENEOS, Carbon, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Food, Photosynthesis, IPCC, Afghanistan Public Policy Research Organization, Petroleum Conservation Research Association, Research, Daihatsu, Climate change, Subaru, Electricity, Toyota Tsusho, Solution, Eneos, Efficiency, Car, CO2, Method, Plant, Biomass, Oxygen, Subaru Corporation, Renewable energy, Gasoline, Suzuki

It is crucial to provide diverse energy options to meet the needs of many different regions and customers in order to achieve carbon neutrality.

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  • It is crucial to provide diverse energy options to meet the needs of many different regions and customers in order to achieve carbon neutrality.
  • The Research Association will study how to use the high concentration of oxygen generated as a byproduct during hydrogen production as well as the CO2 generated during bioethanol fuel production.
  • It will also study model formulas that can make predictions of both raw material cultivation production volumes and fuel production volumes.
  • It will aim to improve the accuracy of crop yield productions through soil composition surveys and other methods.

RelaDyne Acquires Orange Line Oil Company, Inc.

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
Acquisition, CEO, Duramax, ENEOS, Phillips, GLOBE, Lubricant, Castrol, Industry, Santa Ana–Orange Line, Trust, Business development, DEF, Motorcraft, CA, Lubrication, Phillips 66, Orange Line, Gasoline, Retail, Perfume, Peak

Founded in 1970 in Pomona, CA as a wholesale distributor of lubrication products, Orange Line Oil Company has emerged to be one of the largest bulk motor oil distributors in California.

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  • Founded in 1970 in Pomona, CA as a wholesale distributor of lubrication products, Orange Line Oil Company has emerged to be one of the largest bulk motor oil distributors in California.
  • "The acquisition of Orange Line Oil Company is a tremendous opportunity for RelaDyne's West Region," stated Larry Stoddard, President and CEO of RelaDyne.
  • Today, Orange Line Oil Company has emerged to be one of the largest bulk motor oil distributors in California.
  • Orange Line Oil Company carries an extensive line of lubrication and chemical products, including Castrol, Motorcraft, Peak, Phillips 66, Total, and ENEOS.

Joint Feasibility Study on the Commercialization of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Carbon, ICAO, Adoption, Marketing, Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation, Mitsubishi Corporation, CO2, MC, International Civil Aviation Organization, Growth, Aviation biofuel, Eneos, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (Turkey), ENEOS, SAF, Gasoline, CORSIA

TOKYO, Apr 19, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - ENEOS Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation have agreed to undertake a joint feasibility study aimed at commercializing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and other next-generation fuels in Japan.

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  • TOKYO, Apr 19, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - ENEOS Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation have agreed to undertake a joint feasibility study aimed at commercializing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and other next-generation fuels in Japan.
  • This study aims to build a supply chain for SAF, which requires cross-industrial collaboration, by leveraging both companies' respective strengths.
  • These include ENEOS' manufacturing technologies and distribution networks, together with MC's global expertise in raw material sourcing and marketing capabilities.
  • *An environmental measure in the aviation industry: In 2016, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) adopted at its annual meeting the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) aiming to achieve international aviation growth without increasing CO2 emissions from 2021.

MHI Completes Development of Second-Generation "EX ROVR" Explosion-Proof Plant Inspection Robot

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Monday, April 11, 2022
Adoption, Company, ATEX, Power plant engineering, Certification, Plant, International Electrotechnical Commission, Health, Carbon, Quality of life, Safety, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Solution, News, MHI, Abnormality, Freedom, Efficiency, ENEOS, EX, Acquisition, Eneos, IEC, Electrical wiring, Oil, EU

The new robot will be launched into the market this month under the commercial name "ASCENT".

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  • The new robot will be launched into the market this month under the commercial name "ASCENT".
  • The collected inspection data will also be effectively used to develop an app capable of early detection of signs of abnormality, to further increase the robot's product value.
  • The adoption of a 6-DOF(6) explosion-proof manipulator with light-equipped camera enables close-up and front-facing photography, from diverse positions, of complexly arranged plant instrumentation.
  • In the event of an incident occurring in the plant, remote monitoring enables swift identification of on-site conditions, thereby contributing to higher plant inspection efficiency and safe, swift resolution of the incident in question.