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Biorefinery fermentation technology for biofuels and green chemicals

Bio Fuels-Green chemicals

Converts non-food biomass into carbon-neutral fuels and green chemicals.

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Green Earth Institute Co., Ltd.

Company Established Year

Since 2011

Who is this solution for

Govt, Business

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To sell

Project Status

In commerce

Looking to expand internationally

Yes

Doing business in

worldwide

Awards and certifications

ASTM Bio-Jet Fuel Approval

2020

First Japan-made bio-jet fuel to meet ASTM standards.

Sojitz & Sony Investment

2021

Strategic backing for green chemicals technology.

NEDO Bio-Manufacturing Grant

2025

Funding to scale advanced biorefineries.

Product description

GEI’s core solution is an advanced biorefinery fermentation platform that converts non-food biomass—such as wood, agricultural residue, and plant matter—into carbon-neutral fuels and green chemicals. Using a proprietary process based on microbes like C. glutamicum, this technology offers high yields and cost-effectiveness versus conventional fermentation, avoiding competition with food supply chains. Applications include bio-jet fuel, bioethanol, and biodegradable resin precursors, enabling industrial clients to replace fossil-derived inputs with sustainable alternatives. GEI has pilot and commercial partnerships, including an MoU with JAL, Airbus, Nippon Paper, and Sumitomo for wood-based SAF; a joint JV for woody-biomass ethanol; and NEDO-supported pilot facilities. This platform empowers manufacturers and governments to adopt green chemistry at scale, contributing to climate goals and resource circularity.

Key characteristics and environmental benefits

  • Advanced biorefinery fermentation platform
  • Conversion of non-food biomass into carbon-neutral fuels and green chemicals
  • Proprietary process based on microbes like C. glutamicum
  • High yields and cost-effectiveness versus conventional fermentation
  • Applications in bio-jet fuel, bioethanol, and biodegradable resin precursors
  • Industrial clients can replace fossil-derived inputs with sustainable alternatives
  • Pilot and commercial partnerships with key industry players
  • Empowers manufacturers and governments to adopt green chemistry at scale
  • Contributes to climate goals and resource circularity

About the Company

Green Earth Institute (GEI) is a Japanese cleantech company founded in 2011 with the mission to develop and commercialize carbon-neutral biofuels and green chemicals using non-food biomass such as plant leaves, stems, and agricultural residues. With proprietary biotechnology originating from RITE, GEI's fermentation process utilizes microbes like Corynebacterium glutamicum to efficiently convert biomass into biofuels and chemicals at lower cost and environmental impact than traditional methods. Headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo, with a research center in Chiba, GEI collaborates with partners like Sojitz and regulatory bodies such as NEDO to scale bio-manufacturing, including bio-jet fuel, ethanol, and green polymers. Their work supports circular economy goals, reduces reliance on fossil fuels, and offers B2B and government clients sustainable industrial solutions aligned with decarbonization objectives.

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