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Tokyo - August 19, 2024 Hamanaka Town JA Hamanaka Takanashi Milk Products Co., Ltd. Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. MOL Sunflower Ltd. 
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is currently being used as a low-carbon fuel alternative to conventional fuels such as coal and oil and can reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 25%-40% compared to conventional fuels in factories and vessels. In this study, the six organizations will evaluate the feasibility of using all or part of the biomethane produced in Hamanaka Town to fuel factories and vessels, leading to major progress toward the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. Biomethane is an effective energy source for the ultimate goal of decarbonization because it can be used current infrastructure for transport and consumption. The six organizations participating in the collaboration will bring their respective knowledge and experience to this study. 
Dairy farming in Hamanaka Town. Image by MOL. 
The LNG-fueled ferry Sunflower Kamui, operated by MOL Sunflower. Image by MOL. Profiles of Study Participants 
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. press release 
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