The plant is located in Niimi City, Okayama prefecture, which is covered by about 85 % forests and underwoods. Large energy supply is needed for a local calcination furnace, thus providing a test case for renewable energies
MES press release, Sept. 27, 2010
Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding (MES) completes demonstration plant for woody biomass to fuel (solid, liquid, gas) in Okayama