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Asian Gateway Launches FS Toward JCM Implementation of Rice-Husk Biochar in Cambodia

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:49:37 GMT

Asian Gateway Launches FS Toward JCM Implementation of Rice-Husk Biochar in Cambodia

Selected for METI’s Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation Program; Grant Approval Received

— In collaboration with Nippon Koei, Kansai Sangyo and ALCEDO, exploring an integrated AWD, biochar and dMRV model —

In Battambang Province, the project will assess rice-husk biochar production and field application, together with JCM MRV. In coordination with a MAFF-selected AWD/dMRV FS, Asian Gateway will explore an integrated “AWD × Biochar × dMRV” model in the same paddy fields, aiming to improve agricultural productivity, reduce GHG emissions, enhance carbon storage, and generate carbon credits under applicable schemes and methodologies.

Asian Gateway Corporation (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Tomonori Kimura; “Asian Gateway”) announces that its proposed project, “Kingdom of Cambodia / Feasibility Study for the Production and Application of Rice-Husk Pyrolysis Biochar and Implementation of a JCM Biochar MRV Methodology,” was selected under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) FY2025 Supplementary Budget Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation Project Subsidy (Small-Scale Demonstration / Feasibility Study Program). The project was selected on June 30, 2026 and received grant approval on September 18, 2026.

The project is a feasibility study (FS) in Battambang Province, Kingdom of Cambodia, to assess the commercial implementation potential of an integrated value chain that converts rice husks generated by rice milling into biochar through pyrolysis, applies the biochar to farmland, implements MRV (measurement, reporting and verification), and prepares for potential JCM crediting. The FS will examine feedstock supply, pyrolysis technology, biochar quality, agronomic effects, MRV methodology applicability, alignment with international standards, regulatory requirements and business viability, thereby identifying the technical, economic and institutional requirements for the next demonstration and commercialization phase.

Four Implementation Themes

1. Applying and Digitizing a JCM Biochar Methodology in a Real Project

Building on a draft JCM biochar methodology being developed by Nippon Koei Co., Ltd. under a METI-commissioned study, the project will define the requirements for applying the methodology to a real project in Cambodia. It will examine feedstock control, production conditions, quantification of carbon storage, field-application management and MRV design, including safeguards to avoid double counting with greenhouse-gas reduction activities such as AWD.

Looking ahead to field application of the methodology and its evolution into digital MRV, the project will integrate it with GIPP (Green Intelligence & Provenance Platform), developed by Asian Gateway, to implement digital MRV that provides end-to-end management of the data required for measurement, evidence management, calculation and verification. GIPP will serve as the digital infrastructure for organizing and managing the data and evidence required for validation, verification and credit-issuance procedures under the JCM.

2. Evaluating Pyrolysis Technologies from Kansai Sangyo and ALCEDO in Cambodia

Rice husks have high ash and silica content, making feedstock-specific pyrolysis conditions, equipment design and quality control important for producing biochar of stable quality. The project will evaluate, in parallel, the technical suitability of technologies from Kansai Sangyo Co., Ltd. and ALCEDO Co., Ltd. for Cambodian rice husks.

For Kansai Sangyo, the study will assess its carbonization and pyrolysis technologies, including continuous rice-husk processing, operating stability, biochar quality and the feasibility of installing equipment alongside rice mills. For ALCEDO, the study will assess its superheated-steam pyrolysis technology, including rice-husk pyrolysis characteristics, equipment specifications and suitability for local operation.

The two technologies will be comparatively evaluated in terms of production capacity, energy efficiency, biochar quality, installation requirements, maintainability and economics. The project will explore a local implementation model that applies Japanese companies’ pyrolysis technologies suited to Cambodian rice mills. Rather than exporting stand-alone equipment, it aims to integrate the pyrolysis systems with GIPP’s digital MRV infrastructure and establish an overseas deployment model combining “Equipment × Biochar Quality × Traceability × MRV.”

3. Digital MRV from Feedstock to Field through GIPP

GIPP will link evidence including farmer IDs, field IDs, rice-husk and biochar feedstock/product lot IDs, pyrolysis equipment operating data, biochar quality data, transport and storage records, field-application records and carbon quantification data. Through tamper-resistant and auditable data management, the project will secure traceability from feedstock to farmland and, over time, seek to deploy a Japan-developed “Rice-Husk Biochar MRV Package” in other countries and regions.

RICE HUSK → PYROLYSIS → BIOCHAR → FIELD → EVIDENCE → MRV → CARBON VALUE

4. Coordination with the MAFF-Selected AWD/dMRV FS: Toward Integrated Implementation of “AWD × Biochar × dMRV”

In parallel with this project, Asian Gateway is conducting an AWD (Alternate Wetting and Drying) implementation and dMRV feasibility study in Battambang Province as a selected FS under the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) “Commissioned Project to Support Overseas Deployment of Decarbonization Technologies in the Agricultural Sector (FY2025 Supplementary Budget).” The FS examines AWD implementation and the feasibility of a dMRV system combining water-level sensors and satellite observation data.

The project team is considering, wherever feasible, using the same paddy fields for AWD implementation and the application of rice-husk biochar under this project, and evaluating an integrated agricultural model. By combining improved water management and methane (CH₄) emission reductions through AWD with soil improvement and carbon storage through biochar, the initiative aims to achieve both improved agricultural productivity and the creation of climate value.

For AWD dMRV, water-level sensors installed in paddy fields will be combined with satellite observation data. The sensors will continuously measure flooded and drained conditions at field level, while satellite data will be used to estimate and complement information on cropping, vegetation and inundation conditions over wider areas. These data will be integrated into GIPP to digitally document AWD implementation and build scalable dMRV infrastructure supporting the quantification and verification of GHG reductions.

WATER-LEVEL SENSOR + SATELLITE → GIPP → MRV → CLIMATE VALUE

* Integration of AWD and biochar in the same paddy fields is conditional on the FS confirming technical, agronomic and methodological compatibility, and on clearly defining the accounting boundaries, baselines and attribution of the two activities to avoid double counting.

Integrated Evaluation of GHG Reductions and Carbon Storage in the Same Paddy Fields

AWD targets “Emission Reduction” by reducing methane emissions from paddy fields, while biochar will be assessed for its potential to stably store biomass-derived carbon in soil and create future carbon-removal value. By clearly distinguishing the MRV boundaries, quantified impacts, baselines and attribution of the two activities and avoiding double counting, the project will separately evaluate the GHG-reduction value of AWD and the carbon-storage and potential carbon-removal value of biochar, with the aim of generating carbon credits under applicable schemes and methodologies.

The project will also evaluate the potential to increase yields, optimize agricultural input costs and improve farmer income by combining appropriate AWD water management with soil improvement through biochar application. Rather than treating carbon credits as an end in themselves, the guiding principle is to return a share of the resulting Climate Value to farmers by rewarding better agricultural practices.

Turning Battambang’s Rice Husks into a Local Resource

Battambang is one of Cambodia’s leading rice-producing provinces and generates large volumes of rice husks through milling. The project will assess how these rice husks can be upgraded into a higher-value local resource and transformed into a circular value chain: “Rice Husk → Biochar → Soil → Carbon Value.”

Over time, Asian Gateway aims to implement an agricultural model integrating AWD, biochar and dMRV in Battambang, establish a model capable of evaluating agricultural productivity, GHG reductions, carbon storage and farmer-income improvement in an integrated manner, and expand the approach to other major rice-producing areas in Cambodia and other Asian rice-producing countries.

Related Links

• Program website: https://r7h-gs-hojo-web-fspoc.jp/

• Selection results:

https://r7h-gs-hojo-web-fspoc.jp/assets/files/saitaku/saitakukekka_260630.pdf

About Asian Gateway Corporation

Asian Gateway Corporation is a GX integrator that develops and implements decarbonization projects primarily in Asia and South America by combining renewable energy, hydrogen, SAF, carbon credits, digital MRV and blended finance. The company advances decarbonization projects using the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM), international carbon markets and private capital.

Media & General Inquiries

Asian Gateway Corporation
Contacts: Okabe, Wakatsuki
E-mail: info@asiangateway.co.jp

カンボジアで籾殻バイオ炭のJCM実装化に向けたFSを開始

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:29:27 GMT

カンボジアで籾殻バイオ炭のJCM実装化に向けたFSを開始

経済産業省「グローバルサウス未来志向型共創等事業」に採択・交付決定

― 日本工営、関西産業、ALCEDOと連携し、AWD・バイオ炭・dMRVの統合モデルを検討 ―

バッタンバン州で、籾殻由来バイオ炭の製造・農地施用・JCM MRVを検証。並行する農林水産省採択のAWD/dMRV FSと連携し、同一圃場での「AWD × Biochar × dMRV」による農業生産性向上、GHG削減・炭素固定、適用可能な制度・方法論に基づくカーボンクレジット創出を目指します。

アジアゲートウェイ株式会社（本社：東京都千代田区、代表取締役社長：木村友則、以下「アジアゲートウェイ」）は、当社が提案した「カンボジア王国／籾殻熱分解バイオ炭の製造・施肥およびJCMバイオ炭MRV方法論実装化調査事業」が、経済産業省の「令和7年度補正グローバルサウス未来志向型共創等事業費補助金（小規模実証・FS事業）」に採択され、2026年9月18日に交付決定を受けたことをお知らせします。採択日は2026年6月30日です。

本事業は、カンボジア王国バッタンバン州を対象に、精米工程から発生する籾殻を熱分解によってバイオ炭へ転換し、農地への施用、MRV（測定・報告・検証）、JCMクレジット化を見据えた一連のバリューチェーンの商業実装可能性を検証するフィージビリティスタディ（FS）です。原料供給、熱分解技術、バイオ炭品質、施用効果、MRV方法論、国際標準との整合性、制度、事業性を横断的に検証し、次段階の実証・商業化に必要な技術・経済・制度要件を明確化します。

本事業の4つの実装テーマ

1. JCMバイオ炭方法論の実案件への適用・デジタル化

日本工営株式会社が経済産業省の委託調査で検討を進めるJCMバイオ炭方法論案を基礎として、カンボジアの実案件への適用要件を具体化します。籾殻由来バイオ炭に必要となる原料管理、製造条件、炭素固定量の算定、施用地管理等を検討するとともに、AWD等の温室効果ガス削減活動との二重計上を回避するMRV設計を進めます。

さらに、方法論の実案件への適用とデジタルMRVへの展開を見据え、アジアゲートウェイが開発するGIPP（Green Intelligence & Provenance Platform）と連動し、計測、証憑管理、算定、検証に必要なデータを一貫して管理するデジタルMRVの実装を目指します。GIPPは、JCMにおける妥当性確認・検証およびクレジット発行手続に必要なデータ・証憑を一貫して整備・管理するデジタル基盤として機能します。

2. 関西産業・ALCEDOの熱分解技術をカンボジアで検証

籾殻は灰分・シリカ含有量が高く、安定した品質のバイオ炭を製造するためには、原料特性に対応した熱分解条件、装置設計、品質管理が重要です。本事業では、関西産業株式会社と株式会社アルチェード（ALCEDO）の2社について、カンボジア産籾殻への技術適合性を並行して検証します。

関西産業については、同社の炭化・熱分解技術を対象に、籾殻の連続処理、製造安定性、バイオ炭品質、精米所への設備併設可能性等を検討します。ALCEDOについては、過熱水蒸気を活用した熱分解技術を対象に、籾殻の熱分解特性、装置仕様、現地運用への適合性等を検証します。

両社の技術について、製造能力、エネルギー効率、バイオ炭品質、設置条件、保守性、経済性等を比較評価し、カンボジアの精米所に適した、日本企業の熱分解技術を活用する現地実装モデルを検討します。単なる設備輸出ではなく、熱分解装置をGIPPのデジタルMRV基盤と連携させることで、「設備 × バイオ炭品質 × トレーサビリティ × MRV」を一体化した海外展開モデルの確立を目指します。

3. GIPPによる原料から農地までのデジタルMRV

GIPPを活用し、農家ID、農地ID、籾殻・バイオ炭の原料／製品ロットID、熱分解設備の運転データ、バイオ炭品質、輸送・保管、農地施用、炭素量算定等のEvidenceを紐付けます。改ざん耐性・監査可能性の高いデータ管理により、原料から農地までのトレーサビリティを確保し、将来的には「日本発・籾殻バイオ炭MRVパッケージ」として他国・他地域への展開を目指します。

RICE HUSK → PYROLYSIS → BIOCHAR → FIELD → EVIDENCE → MRV → CARBON VALUE

4. 農林水産省採択AWD/dMRV FSとの連携・統合検討：同一圃場で「AWD × Biochar × dMRV」

アジアゲートウェイは、本事業と並行して、農林水産省「農業分野の脱炭素技術の海外展開支援対策委託事業（令和7年度補正予算）」における実現可能性調査（FS）の採択事業として、同じバッタンバン州でAWD（Alternate Wetting and Drying：間断灌漑）の実装およびdMRVに関する調査を実施しています。本FSでは、AWDの実装と、水位センサー・衛星観測データを組み合わせたdMRVの構築可能性を検証します。

今後、AWDを実施する圃場と本事業で検討する籾殻由来バイオ炭の施用圃場を可能な限り同一圃場とし、両者を統合した農業モデルを検証する方向で検討しています。AWDによる水管理の高度化・水田由来メタン（CH₄）排出削減と、バイオ炭による土壌改良・炭素固定を組み合わせ、農業生産性向上と気候価値創出の両立を目指します。

AWDのdMRVでは、水田に設置する水位センサーと衛星観測データを組み合わせます。水位センサーにより圃場の湛水・落水状態を継続的に計測し、衛星データにより作付・植生・湛水状況等を広域的に推定・補完することで、AWDの実施状況をデジタル証憑化します。これらのデータをGIPPに統合し、GHG削減量の算定・検証を支えるスケーラブルなdMRV基盤の構築を目指します。

WATER-LEVEL SENSOR + SATELLITE → GIPP → MRV → CLIMATE VALUE

※ 同一圃場でのAWDとバイオ炭の統合は、FSにおいて技術的・農学的・方法論的な適合性を検証し、両活動の算定境界・ベースライン・帰属を明確化して二重計上を回避することを前提とします。

同一圃場で「GHG削減」と「炭素固定」を統合評価

AWDは、水田由来のメタン排出削減による「Emission Reduction」を目指し、バイオ炭は、バイオマス由来炭素を安定的に土壌へ貯留することで、炭素固定および将来的な炭素除去価値の創出可能性を検証します。両活動のMRV境界、算定対象、ベースライン、帰属を明確に区分し、二重計上を回避した上で、AWDによるGHG排出削減価値とバイオ炭による炭素固定・炭素除去価値の可能性をそれぞれ評価し、適用可能な制度・方法論に基づくカーボンクレジット創出を目指します。

さらに、AWDによる適切な水管理とバイオ炭施用による土壌環境改善を組み合わせ、単収向上、農業投入コストの最適化、農家所得向上の可能性を検証します。クレジットを目的化するのではなく、「より良い農業を実践した結果として生まれるClimate Valueを農家へ還元する」ことを基本思想とします。

バッタンバン州の籾殻を地域資源へ

バッタンバン州はカンボジア有数の米産地であり、精米工程から大量の籾殻が発生します。本事業では、籾殻を地域資源として高付加価値化し、「Rice Husk → Biochar → Soil → Carbon Value」という循環型バリューチェーンへの転換を検証します。

将来的には、AWD・バイオ炭・dMRVを統合した農業モデルをバッタンバン州で実装し、農業生産性、GHG削減、炭素固定、農家所得向上を一体で評価できるモデルを確立するとともに、カンボジア国内の主要米産地および他のアジア米生産国への横展開を目指します。

関連リンク

・特設ホームページ： https://r7h-gs-hojo-web-fspoc.jp/

・採択結果： https://r7h-gs-hojo-web-fspoc.jp/assets/files/saitaku/saitakukekka_260630.pdf

アジアゲートウェイ株式会社について

アジアゲートウェイ株式会社（Asian Gateway Corporation）は、再生可能エネルギー、水素、SAF、カーボンクレジット、デジタルMRV、ブレンドファイナンス等を組み合わせ、アジア・南米を中心に脱炭素事業の組成・実装を行うGXインテグレーターです。JCM（二国間クレジット制度）をはじめ、国際的な炭素市場と民間資金を活用した脱炭素事業を推進しています。

本件に関するお問い合わせ

アジアゲートウェイ株式会社
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E-mail：info@asiangateway.co.jp

Smart Solar and Asian Gateway Enter Business Partnership to Advance Decarbonized Infrastructure Development in Japan and Overseas

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:19:51 GMT

Smart Solar and Asian Gateway Enter Business Partnership to Advance Decarbonized Infrastructure Development in Japan and Overseas

— Integrating PV, BESS, and EMS/DERMS with GIPP to jointly develop decarbonized power infrastructure for grid-scale storage batteries, JCM partner countries, and AI data centers —

Smart Solar Co., Ltd. (headquarters: Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture; Representative Director: Hirofumi Tezuka; hereinafter "Smart Solar") and Asian Gateway Corporation (headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Tomonori Kimura; hereinafter "AG") have entered into a business partnership agreement to jointly pursue project development and deployment proposals in Japan and overseas markets. The partnership covers the solar power generation systems, battery energy storage systems (BESS), power conditioning systems (PCS), energy management systems (EMS), and distributed energy resource management systems (DERMS) developed and offered by Smart Solar, as well as future integration with green hydrogen and green ammonia-related systems. Through this partnership, the two companies will jointly advance project formation, deployment proposals, and business development support for next-generation decarbonized infrastructure both in Japan and abroad.

Background to the Partnership

As the adoption of renewable energy accelerates globally, there is a growing need for integrated energy systems that can stabilize power grids, balance electricity supply and demand through storage batteries, support corporate procurement of decarbonized electricity, meet rising power demand from data centers, and enable the production and use of green hydrogen and green ammonia.

In particular, AI data centers are expected to diversify beyond conventional large-scale, centralized hyperscale facilities toward locally distributed infrastructure tailored to individual countries, regions, companies, and applications. For these facilities, it will be essential to secure a stable, low-carbon power supply, provide battery-based backup, maximize the share of renewable energy, and visualize environmental value in a manner consistent with 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy (CFE).

In addition, the number of signed partner countries under the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) has expanded to 32 as of April 2026, following the addition of Oman that same month. Viewing these market and institutional shifts as a business opportunity, the two companies aim, through this partnership, to expand into Japan, the 32 JCM partner countries, and other growth markets.

Strengths and Roles of the Two Companies

This partnership combines Smart Solar's technology and product lineup with AG's capabilities in environmental value, financial value, and international business development, with the aim of positioning renewable energy facilities not merely as power-generating equipment but as decarbonized infrastructure assets that generate both environmental and business value.

The principal roles of the two companies are as follows.

Smart Solar (hardware, control, and implementation capability): Leveraging its design and implementation capabilities in PV, BESS, PCS, and EMS/DERMS, together with its energy management technology and integrated equipment/control know-how, Smart Solar will be responsible for the hardware and control technology underpinning decarbonized power infrastructure. With an emphasis on the quality and reliability demanded in the Japanese market, Smart Solar will provide highly implementable solutions in the areas of grid-scale storage batteries, industrial self-consumption solar power, microgrids, and distributed energy resources.

AG (environmental value, financial value, and international development): Leveraging its capabilities in JCM, carbon credits, EACs, 24/7 CFE, digital MRV, GIPP, fundraising support, and international project development, AG will be responsible for designing environmental value, financial value, and international expansion. AG's strength lies in platform-based business development that integrates coordination with local governments, financial institutions, and business partners.

Synergy between the two companies: By combining technology, environmental value, finance, and international market access, the two companies aim to position renewable energy facilities not merely as power supply equipment, but as decarbonized infrastructure assets that generate both environmental and business value.

Key Focus Areas for Joint Efforts

The two companies will jointly pursue project development, business scheme design, fundraising, environmental value design, and coordination with local partners in the following areas.

1. Grid-scale storage battery business in Japan With an eye toward the spot market, balancing market, and capacity market, the two companies will jointly pursue project formation for the development and operation of grid-scale storage batteries, combining Smart Solar's BESS and EMS/DERMS technology with AG's business development, fundraising, and environmental value design capabilities.

2. Deployment of PV, BESS, and EMS/DERMS across the 32 JCM partner countries In the 32 JCM partner countries (as of April 2026), including Cambodia, Vietnam, Mongolia, Indonesia, the Philippines, India, and Oman, the two companies will advance proposals for the deployment of renewable energy, storage batteries, and control systems, and will pursue certification and digital MRV compliance to support the creation of environmental value such as JCM credits.

3. Expansion into global markets beyond JCM Beyond JCM-eligible countries, the two companies aim to deploy their integrated solutions in countries and regions where demand is rising for renewable energy, storage batteries, microgrids, industrial power, data centers, and green hydrogen and ammonia.

4. Green hydrogen and ammonia Building on a foundation of low-carbon power supply from PV and BESS, the companies will, over the longer term, examine potential integration with related systems such as water electrolyzers and ammonia synthesis units, with a view toward project formation.

5. Local decarbonized power infrastructure for AI data centers For the local AI data center market, which is expected to become increasingly distributed by country, region, company, and application, the companies will advance proposals for decarbonized power infrastructure that combine PV, BESS, EMS/DERMS, GIPP, 24/7 CFE, and digital MRV.

Creating New Value through Integration with GIPP

GIPP (Green Intelligence & Provenance Platform) is an integrated platform under development by AG. Rather than simply a data integration tool, GIPP functions as "evidence-driven middleware" that converts raw operational data into auditable environmental and financial value and connects it to the market. By utilizing operational data from generation facilities, storage batteries, and EMS/DERMS, GIPP aims to translate this data into environmental and financial value in the form of carbon credits, EACs, 24/7 CFE, digital MRV, and fundraising support.

By integrating Smart Solar's EMS/DERMS with GIPP, the two companies aim to visualize power generation volumes, battery charge and discharge activity, demand data, and renewable energy utilization by time of day, and to build the corresponding data infrastructure. Through this, the companies aim to provide a business model that allows project owners and electricity consumers to quantitatively assess the benefits of adopting renewable energy facilities, convert environmental value into financial value, and thereby improve the investment return of their projects.

Future Development

Through this partnership, the two companies aim to expand a Japan-originated model for renewable energy, storage batteries, digital MRV, and environmental value creation into global markets, contributing to the realization of a sustainable society and to the energy transition in countries and regions around the world.

Comments from Each Company

Hirofumi Tezuka, Representative Director, Smart Solar Co., Ltd.

Smart Solar has worked to promote the adoption of energy systems that combine solar power generation, storage batteries, PCS, EMS, and DERMS to expand renewable energy adoption while maintaining a stable power supply. Through this partnership with Asian Gateway Corporation, which has strengths in JCM, environmental value, digital MRV, and international project development, we see a significant opportunity to expand our technology and product lineup beyond Japan into global markets, including the JCM partner countries. Going forward, we will propose renewable energy and storage battery infrastructure as solutions offering greater environmental value and commercial viability, contributing to global decarbonization.

Tomonori Kimura, Representative Director, Asian Gateway Corporation

AG has worked to build business models that maximize environmental and financial value by combining carbon credits, EACs, 24/7 CFE, digital MRV, and fundraising support, rather than treating decarbonization projects as mere equipment installations. Smart Solar's PV, BESS, PCS, and EMS/DERMS are key technologies underpinning large-scale renewable energy adoption, grid stabilization, AI data centers, and green hydrogen and green ammonia. Through this partnership, we will integrate Smart Solar's technology and product lineup with AG's GIPP platform, aiming to deploy a next-generation, Japan-originated decarbonized infrastructure model across global markets, including the 32 JCM partner countries.

Glossary of Terms

The main technical terms used in this release are defined below.

Term

Definition

Abbreviation for Photovoltaic. Refers to solar power generation, i.e., the method of converting sunlight into electricity using solar panels and related equipment.

BESS

Abbreviation for Battery Energy Storage System. Used to absorb output fluctuations from renewable energy, balance electricity supply and demand, and provide emergency power, among other functions.

PCS

Abbreviation for Power Conditioning System. A device that converts direct-current power from solar generation or batteries into alternating-current power for connection to the grid or demand-side facilities.

EMS (Energy Management System)

A system that monitors and controls generation equipment, storage batteries, and demand-side facilities to optimize energy use.

DERMS (Distributed Energy Resource Management System)

A system that integrates and controls distributed energy resources such as solar generation, storage batteries, EVs, and demand-side facilities.

JCM (Joint Crediting Mechanism)

A mechanism under which Japan and partner countries cooperate to quantitatively evaluate greenhouse gas emission reductions and removals, applying the results toward each country's emission reduction targets. As of April 2026, partner documents have been signed with 32 countries.

EAC (Energy Attribute Certificate)

A certificate representing the environmental value of electricity derived from renewable energy sources, used by companies for renewable energy procurement and Scope 2 emissions accounting, among other purposes.

24/7 CFE (24/7 Carbon-Free Energy)

A concept under which decarbonized electricity is matched to consumption on an hour-by-hour basis, rather than merely procuring an equivalent volume of renewable electricity on an annual basis.

Digital MRV (dMRV)

Abbreviation for Digital Measurement, Reporting and Verification. A framework for measuring, reporting, and verifying greenhouse gas emission reductions and environmental value using digital data.

GIPP

Abbreviation for Green Intelligence & Provenance Platform. An integrated platform under development by AG that aims to connect power generation, storage, and control data to environmental and financial value, including carbon credits, EACs, 24/7 CFE, digital MRV, and fundraising support.

Grid-scale storage battery

A large-capacity storage battery connected to the power grid, used for balancing electricity supply and demand, absorbing renewable energy output fluctuations, frequency regulation, and participation in electricity market trading, among other purposes.

Green hydrogen

Hydrogen produced by electrolyzing water using electricity derived from renewable energy sources.

Green ammonia

Ammonia produced using green hydrogen as a feedstock, expected to be used as a power generation fuel, marine fuel, and fertilizer feedstock, among other applications.

Company Overview

Smart Solar Co., Ltd.

Address: 3-9-1 Kazusa-Kamashiki, Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture

Representative: Hirofumi Tezuka, Representative Director

Business: Development and provision of solar power generation systems, storage battery systems, PCS, EMS, DERMS, and other renewable energy-related businesses

Asian Gateway Corporation

Address: Ichiryo Building 5F, 3-7-2 Kanda-Nishikicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Representative: Tomonori Kimura, Representative Director

Business: Decarbonization project development; JCM, carbon credit, EAC, 24/7 CFE, digital MRV, and GIPP-related business; fundraising support; international business development

Media Contact

Smart Solar Co., Ltd.

Contact: Watanabe

Email: info@smartsolar.co.jp

Asian Gateway Corporation

Contact: Okabe, Wakatsuki

Email: info@asiangateway.co.jp

PT Tritech-Asian Gateway Signs Waste Processing Agreement to Become Alternative Fuel

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:37:19 GMT

PT Tritech-Asian Gateway Signs Waste Processing Agreement to Become Alternative Fuel

Posted by: Indonesia Media // Berita Tanah Air // July 11, 2026

PT Tritech-Asian Gateway Signs Waste Processing Agreement to Become Alternative Fuel

Reported by: Liu Setiawan

Jakarta, July 10, 2026/Indonesia Media – PT Tritech CEO Donny Witono announced the signing of a Co-Development Agreement (CDA) with Japan’s Asian Gateway Corporation, represented by Tomonori Kimura as CEO. This CDA is the initial framework for cooperation between the parties to conduct due diligence on the project, exchange the necessary information, and prepare for potential long-term cooperation for waste processing into sustainable aviation fuel/SAF.

“This signing reflects PT Tritech’s commitment to building a credible international collaboration in project development. We welcome Asian Gateway as a strategic partner in the due diligence process and proposal preparation,” said PT Tritech CEO Donny Witono.

Meanwhile, Asian Gateway CEO Tomonori Kimura said, “We are pleased to formalize the initial cooperation with PT Tritech in Jakarta. Through this CDA, both parties can work in a structured and transparent manner to evaluate the feasibility of the project and prepare the required documentation.”

This CDA is the beginning of the foundation for building a wider and longer-term collaboration, in addition to SAF also includes Renewable Energy based on Solar Energy, Battery Energy Storage System, Carbon Credit and Tokenization based on Renewable Energy Projects. PT Tritech is an Indonesian company that focuses on developing opportunities for current technology projects, especially in the renewable energy sector, with selected strategic partners.

PT Tritech announced the signing of a Co-Development Agreement (CDA) with Japan’s Asian Gateway Corporation, AG itself is a company in the field of renewable energy / carbon finance. Their strategy is “Reduce, Generate, Circulate,” with a focus on project financing, MRV, credit issuance, and monetization through JTCF (Just Transition Carbon Facility) and cross-country JCM (Join Credit Mechanism) projects.

These two companies will later process waste from the Urban Final Waste Disposal Site or MSW / Municipal Solid Waste into RDF (Refuse Derived Fuel) and finally through the latest technology to produce SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel), which is a fuel for environmentally friendly aviation. SAF itself has been determined by the ICAO World Agency (International Civil Aviation Organization) and the Indonesian Government. Rio Permana, S.T., from the Aviation Safety Directorate of the Ministry of Transportation said that SAF, especially for air transport, has become a must for every aircraft that operates both nationally and internationally.

Rio Permana assessed that the initiative to start from these two companies will encourage the acceleration of Indonesia to achieve the Net Zero Carbon target soon. Under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) program, ICAO defines SAF as aviation fuel from renewable or waste feedstocks that meet strict sustainability criteria for decarbonizing aviation. (LS/IM)

PT Tritech-Asian Gateway Signs Waste Processing Agreement to Become Alternative Fuel

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:58:42 GMT

PT Tritech-Asian Gateway Signs Waste Processing Agreement to Become Alternative Fuel

PT Tritech announced the signing of a Co-Development Agreement (CDA) with Japan's Asian Gateway Corporation

JAKARTA - PT Tritech CEO Donny Witono announced the signing of a Co-Development Agreement (CDA) with Japan's Asian Gateway Corporation, represented by Tomonori Kimura as CEO. The signing was held in Jakarta on Monday, July 6, 2026.

his CDA is the initial framework for cooperation between the parties to conduct due diligence on the project, exchange the necessary information, and prepare for potential long-term cooperation for waste processing into sustainable aviation fuel/SAF.

"This signing reflects PT Tritech's commitment to building a credible international collaboration in project development. We welcome Asian Gateway as a strategic partner in the due diligence process and proposal preparation," said PT Tritech CEO Donny Witono.

Meanwhile, Asian Gateway CEO Tomonori Kimura said, "We are pleased to formalize the initial cooperation with PT Tritech in Jakarta. Through this CDA, both parties can work in a structured and transparent manner to evaluate the feasibility of the project and prepare the required documentation."

PT Tritech is an Indonesian company that focuses on developing opportunities for current technology projects, especially in the renewable energy sector, with selected strategic partners.

PT Tritech announced the signing of a Co-Development Agreement (CDA) with Japan's Asian Gateway Corporation,

AG itself is a company in the field of renewable energy / carbon finance. Their strategy is "Reduce, Generate, Circulate," with a focus on project financing, MRV, credit issuance, and monetization through JTCF (Just Transition Carbon Facility) and cross-country JCM (Join Credit Mechanism) projects.

SAF itself has been determined by the ICAO World Agency (International Civil Aviation Organization) and the Indonesian Government. Rio Permana, S.T., from the Aviation Safety Directorate of the Ministry of Transportation said that SAF, especially for air transport, has become a must for every aircraft that operates both nationally and internationally.

Rio Permana assessed that the initiative to start from these two companies will encourage the acceleration of Indonesia to achieve the Net Zero Carbon target soon.

Under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) program, ICAO defines SAF as aviation fuel from renewable or waste feedstocks that meet strict sustainability criteria for decarbonizing aviation.

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La Gloria Biomass Power Plant Project

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:37:37 GMT

AG's La Gloria Biomass Power Plant Construction Project , a selected project under the JCM Equipment Subsidy Program, has been featured on CEnergy's website (URL below).

Website: https://cenergyltd.com/proyecto-de-biomasa-la-gloria

Youtube: https://youtu.be/AK0o8_JM6SM?si=vISdb6HS4QYRjvZF

Project Overview

Power generation capacity: 3.4 MW
Total project cost (CAPEX): approximately USD 18 million
One of the first projects of its kind in South America
Primary fuel: agricultural residues such as rice husks
Power generation method: ORC (Organic Rankine Cycle) technology
A project supported by the Japanese government's JCM (Joint Crediting Mechanism)

Project Objectives

This project aims to generate renewable energy by utilizing agricultural waste (particularly rice husks)—which until now has been incinerated or discarded—as fuel. Through this, the project achieves:

Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
Effective use of agricultural waste
Contribution to the local electricity supply
Promotion of a circular economy

Technical Features

The La Gloria plant employs ORC (Organic Rankine Cycle) technology. This technology offers the following advantages:

Lower water consumption than conventional steam power generation
Well-suited to small- and medium-scale biomass power generation
Highly efficient thermal energy recovery
Easy to operate even in drought-prone regions

It is also expected to reduce air pollution caused by the open burning of agricultural residues.

Relationship with the JCM

The La Gloria project is one of Chile's flagship decarbonization projects supported by the Japanese government's JCM. In recognition of its contribution to CO₂ reduction, the project received subsidy support from the Japanese government.

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Sri Lanka’s Power Revolution: “Gift of the Sun” Born in Mahiyanganaya

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:52:32 GMT

Mahiyanganaya 10MW Solar Power Project

A 10MW solar power system is on the way to installe in Mahiyanganaya, Sri Lanka. The project was implemented with funding support through Japan’s Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) and aims to expand renewable energy use in Sri Lanka while reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It serves as a model case for promoting the transition to a sustainable energy system.

1. Environmental Benefits

By replacing fossil fuel–based power generation, the project reduces CO₂ emissions by approximately 6,000 tons per yea r. This contributes to lowering Sri Lanka’s dependence on fossil fuels in its energy mix and helps improve air quality. Part of the generated electricity is sold to the Ceylon Electricity Board, creating an additional source of revenue.

2. Social and Economic Benefits

The project created employment opportunities during the construction, operation, and maintenance phases. It has also improved energy access and reliability in the region by stabilizing electricity supply, helping to alleviate power shortages and support more stable electricity prices.

Challenges and Future Outlook

The project faced challenges such as regulatory and policy changes, complex permitting processes, and grid capacity constraints. These issues sometimes led to bureaucratic delays and uncertainty for investors

Despite these challenges, the project stands as a successful example of introducing renewable energy under the JCM framework. It has contributed to GHG emissions reduction, strengthened energy security, and supported local economic development. This success also aligns with Sri Lanka’s sustainable energy policy goal of achieving 70% renewable energy in its power mix by 2030.

Conclusion

The project’s success demonstrates the importance of international cooperation and public–private partnerships in achieving climate and development goals simultaneously. Expanding similar projects in other regions with high solar potential could further accelerate the shift toward a sustainable energy system.

The Forefront of Sustainability Disclosure

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 01:00:22 GMT

A Simple Roadmap to Sustainability Disclosure: Understanding the Roles of TCFD, ISSB, and SSBJ

"TCFD raised the issue, ISSB created the global standard, and SSBJ is adapting it for Japan." This single sentence provides the simplest overview of the current landscape of sustainability disclosure, a field that will shape the future of businesses. This article explains the complex relationship between these three organizations as one cohesive story.

You may have heard a lot about TCFD and ISSB recently and wondered what the difference is. These are key terms related to the new rules on how companies should report their environmental and social initiatives. Here, we'll break down the roles of each one simply.

The Beginning of the Story: TCFD

The TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures) was the starting point for all these discussions. The TCFD pioneered the idea that climate change is no longer just an environmental issue but a financial risk that could threaten a company's business. It proposed a framework with four core pillars (Governance, Strategy, Risk Management, and Metrics & Targets) for companies to report how they manage these risks to investors.

Creating a Global Standard: ISSB

As the TCFD’s ideas spread globally, a problem emerged: different reporting rules made it difficult for investors to compare companies. This is where the ISSB (International Sustainability Standards Board) came in. The ISSB’s goal is to create a single, unified benchmark—a "global baseline"—that companies worldwide can use. It builds upon the TCFD's framework, setting more detailed rules.

Japan's Response: SSBJ

With a unified global standard from the ISSB now in place, the next challenge is how to apply those rules in Japan. This is the role of the SSBJ (Sustainability Standards Board of Japan). The SSBJ is developing an official set of domestic rules that are aligned with ISSB standards while also being adjusted to fit Japanese laws and business practices.

Conclusion

To summarize this flow: TCFD raised the issue, ISSB created the global standard, and SSBJ is adapting it for Japan. What was once a voluntary disclosure of sustainability information has now become a mandatory part of business strategy.

A Paradigm Shift: How TCFD Changed Climate Reporting

Climate Change Becomes a "Business Issue"

When did climate change stop being just an "environmental problem" and become a "financial risk"? The historical turning point was the emergence of the TCFD. TCFD built the foundation for modern sustainability reporting, fundamentally changing corporate norms.

Why TCFD Was Groundbreaking

Before the TCFD, climate change was mainly discussed in the context of corporate social responsibility (CSR). The TCFD redefined it as a "financial risk that threatens the stability of the financial system." It made it clear that events like a typhoon destroying a factory (physical risk) or stricter environmental regulations increasing costs (transition risk) could directly impact a company's profits and assets. This shift in perspective made investors and management see climate change as their own concern.

TCFD's Lasting Legacy: The "Four Pillars"

The TCFD proposed its powerful "Four Pillars" as a universal framework for companies to organize and report on climate-related risks and opportunities.

Governance: How does leadership oversee this issue?
Strategy: How will climate change affect the company’s business?
Risk Management: How does the company identify and manage climate risks?
Metrics & Targets: What metrics (e.g., CO2 emissions) are used to manage the issue and set targets?

This simple yet powerful framework was fully adopted by the subsequent ISSB standards, marking it as the TCFD's greatest contribution.

"Mission Accomplished": The TCFD's Dissolution

In 2023, the TCFD fully handed over its role to the ISSB and was dissolved. This wasn't an end but a "progressive dissolution," signifying that its principles have been adopted as the global standard.

Creating a Single Global Benchmark: What the ISSB Aims to Achieve

Putting an End to the "Alphabet Soup"

The ISSB was established with a monumental mission: to unite the scattered landscape of sustainability reporting under one global benchmark. It aims to provide the "comparable and reliable information" that investors need.

The world of sustainability reporting was once an "alphabet soup" of various standards. Investors found it difficult to compare companies, and companies didn’t know which standard to use. To resolve this confusion, the ISSB (International Sustainability Standards Board) was created.

The ISSB's Mission: Building a Global Baseline

The ISSB's primary mission is to create a high-quality, comparable "global baseline" for sustainability reporting that can be used across capital markets worldwide. This is a similar role to what IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) has done for financial accounting.

Evolution from TCFD

The standards released by the ISSB (IFRS S1/S2) build upon the TCFD’s framework while strengthening requirements in several ways.

Fully Includes TCFD: The TCFD’s Four Pillars are completely integrated.
Disclosure of Scope 3 Emissions: It generally requires companies to disclose CO2 emissions across their entire supply chain.
Focus on Connectivity: It strongly emphasizes that companies must explain the connection between sustainability information and their financial statements (e.g., sales and profit).

Why It's So Important

By making ISSB standards the global norm, companies' sustainability efforts can be evaluated using the same yardstick. This is expected to attract more investment to companies with strong sustainability practices, steering the entire capital market toward a more sustainable future.

A Compass for Japanese Companies: The Role of the SSBJ

How Will Japan Address the Global Trend?

As a global standard (ISSB) emerges, Japanese companies aren't simply accepting it. The SSBJ plays a crucial and strategic role in balancing international alignment with domestic reality. As the compass guiding the future of Japanese disclosure, the SSBJ helps companies navigate this new landscape.

The Two Roles of the SSBJ

The SSBJ has two main responsibilities:

Developing Domestic Standards: It develops a Japanese version of the sustainability disclosure standards that align with the ISSB's global standards while considering Japan's specific laws and business practices.
International Advocacy: It actively participates in the ISSB's standard-setting process, acting as "Japan’s voice" to ensure the realities of Japanese industry are reflected.

Balancing "Alignment" and "Flexibility"

A key feature of the standards created by the SSBJ is their aim to be "functionally equivalent to ISSB standards." This prevents Japanese companies from being disadvantaged by global investors. At the same time, the SSBJ provides flexible options for certain items to accommodate Japanese business practices. This is a strategic approach to ensure companies can transition smoothly without falling behind the global trend.

The Path to Mandatory Disclosure

The standards developed by the SSBJ are expected to become mandatory, starting with large companies on the Prime Market for fiscal years ending in March 2027 and onward. For Japanese companies, sustainability disclosure is no longer an optional task but a fundamental part of their business strategy.

International Partnerships for Sustainable Business in Asia

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 02:37:23 GMT

A New Standard for Environmental Management in the Asian Market

In today's business world, environmental considerations are crucial for any company that wants to thrive in the Asian market. At Asia Gateway (AG), we're addressing this global trend by partnering with leading overseas companies that have advanced analytical technology. This collaboration allows us to offer new solutions that will take our clients' environmental strategies to the next level.

1. A Powerful Partnership Between Diverse Experts

We've formed a strategic partnership with a UK-based organization that specializes in climate-related data analysis. By combining their world-class technology for quantifying the business impact of climate change with our deep, long-standing knowledge of the Asian market, we can help our clients develop precise, data-driven strategies.

2. Supporting Management Strategies Aligned with International Standards

Through this collaboration, Asia Gateway (AG) provides advanced management advice that follows international frameworks for disclosing the financial impact of climate change. We offer strong support to companies across our network in Japan, Southeast Asia, and Mongolia, helping them clearly understand both the risks and opportunities of climate change so they can make future-focused decisions.

3. Creating Concrete Environmental Projects Through Bilateral Agreements

We don't just create strategies on paper. We are actively developing tangible environmental projects on the ground by leveraging bilateral frameworks promoted by the Japanese government. For example, we're working on renewable energy facilities in Mongolia and collaborating with a Japanese airline to improve energy efficiency. These are visible ways we're helping companies contribute to the environment.

Summary

For complex environmental issues, a great solution is for organizations with different specializations to work together across borders. As this case shows, by actively incorporating advanced outside expertise, companies can gain a competitive advantage in the Asian market and create significant value by contributing to a sustainable future.

This initiative is also featured as a case study on the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) website. You can find more details by clicking the link below:

https://www.jetro.go.jp/case_study/2023/asiangateway.html

A Symbol of Mongolia’s Energy Transition: Inside the Erdene Solar Power Project

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 04:46:21 GMT

A 15 MW solar project in Erdene, Mongolia, aims to build a sustainable future.

This initiative combines a 15 MW solar power plant with an 80 MWh battery storage system, aiming to move away from dependence on fossil fuels while contributing to the global fight against climate change. Here’s a closer look at how this project is influencing Mongolia’s energy strategy and local communities.

1. Reliable Power for Homes and Industries

Erdene is a quiet area where livestock herding is the main livelihood. But the introduction of the 15 MW solar facility paired with an 80 MWh battery is set to transform the local energy landscape. The large battery stores surplus solar power generated on sunny days and releases it when needed, ensuring a stable supply to the grid. This clean electricity is fed into Mongolia’s central power network, marking a major step in reducing reliance on coal-fired power generation.

2. Protecting the Environment and Building a Sustainable Future

The project’s environmental impact is significant. It aims to cut over 16,000 tons of CO₂ emissions annually—roughly equivalent to the yearly emissions of about 2,500 average households in Japan. It will also help improve air quality and make a strong contribution toward international climate targets. This effort sends a clear message to the world that environmental responsibility is at the heart of Mongolia’s energy policy.

3. Creating Jobs and Developing New Skills Locally

The Erdene Solar Power Project’s benefits extend beyond the environment. It is creating jobs and giving local residents the chance to gain expertise in renewable energy. Stable electricity supply is also boosting regional industries, helping address Mongolia’s challenge of diversifying its energy sources. This is more than just building a power plant—it’s a model for Mongolia’s sustainable energy transition and a beacon of hope for the future.

Challenges Ahead, Opportunities in Sight

Of course, challenges remain. Mongolia’s harsh winters, frequent sandstorms, and the need to adapt to policy changes present real obstacles. Yet the project represents a key step in line with national strategy, proving the vast potential of renewable energy. Its success could accelerate clean energy development not only in Mongolia but across the world.

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Asian Gateway Launches FS Toward JCM Implementation of Rice-Husk Biochar in Cambodia

Asian Gateway Launches FS Toward JCM Implementation of Rice-Husk Biochar in Cambodia

Selected for METI’s Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation Program; Grant Approval Received

— In collaboration with Nippon Koei, Kansai Sangyo and ALCEDO, exploring an integrated AWD, biochar and dMRV model —

Four Implementation Themes

Integrated Evaluation of GHG Reductions and Carbon Storage in the Same Paddy Fields

Turning Battambang’s Rice Husks into a Local Resource

カンボジアで籾殻バイオ炭のJCM実装化に向けたFSを開始

カンボジアで 籾殻バイオ炭のJCM実装化に向けたFSを開始

Smart Solar and Asian Gateway Enter Business Partnership to Advance Decarbonized Infrastructure Development in Japan and Overseas

Background to the Partnership

Key Focus Areas for Joint Efforts

Creating New Value through Integration with GIPP

Future Development

Comments from Each Company

Glossary of Terms

Company Overview

Media Contact

PT Tritech-Asian Gateway Signs Waste Processing Agreement to Become Alternative Fuel

PT Tritech-Asian Gateway Signs Waste Processing Agreement to Become Alternative Fuel

PT Tritech-Asian Gateway Signs Waste Processing Agreement to Become Alternative Fuel

PT Tritech-Asian Gateway Signs Waste Processing Agreement to Become Alternative Fuel

La Gloria Biomass Power Plant Project

Welcome to our company profile. Here you can get a brief overview of who we are.

Our Company Profile

Sri Lanka’s Power Revolution: “Gift of the Sun” Born in Mahiyanganaya

Mahiyanganaya 10MW Solar Power Project

The Forefront of Sustainability Disclosure

A Simple Roadmap to Sustainability Disclosure: Understanding the Roles of TCFD, ISSB, and SSBJ

Creating a Global Standard: ISSB

Japan's Response: SSBJ

Conclusion

Climate Change Becomes a "Business Issue"

Why TCFD Was Groundbreaking

TCFD's Lasting Legacy: The "Four Pillars"

"Mission Accomplished": The TCFD's Dissolution

Putting an End to the "Alphabet Soup"

The ISSB's Mission: Building a Global Baseline

Evolution from TCFD

Why It's So Important

How Will Japan Address the Global Trend?

The Two Roles of the SSBJ

Balancing "Alignment" and "Flexibility"

The Path to Mandatory Disclosure

International Partnerships for Sustainable Business in Asia

A New Standard for Environmental Management in the Asian Market

A Symbol of Mongolia’s Energy Transition: Inside the Erdene Solar Power Project

A 15 MW solar project in Erdene, Mongolia, aims to build a sustainable future.

カンボジアで籾殻バイオ炭のJCM実装化に向けたFSを開始