Implementation of feasibility study for commercialization of SAF production using sorghum as raw material—Selection for FY2026 JCCP "Industrial Infrastructure Development Support Project" and conclusion of participation agreement—

Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. (President & Director: Kingo Hayashi; hereinafter "Chubu Electric Power")and JGC Corporation (Representative Director, President: Shoji Yamada; hereinafter "JGC"), the overseas EPC subsidiary of JGC Holdings Corporation (Representative Director, Chairman, President and Cief Executive Officer: Masayuki Sato), have jointly applied for the "FY2026 Project to Improve the Business Environment in Oil- and Gas-Producing Countries (Project to Confirm Support for Industrial Infrastructure Development)," which was publicly solicited by the Japan Cooperation Center for Petroleum and Sustainable Energy (hereinafter "JCCP"), and we are pleased to announce that our joint application, titled "Feasibility Study on Sorghum-based Biojet (SAF) Production" (the "Project"), has been selected.
Chubu Electric Power, JGC and JCCP today signed a participation agreement for the Project.

The sorghum being considered as a raw material in the Project is a member of the gramineae family. It is highly resistant to high temperatures and drought and can grow even in poor soil where crops such as wheat and corn struggle to thrive; as a result, it is expected to be suitable for cultivation in hot, arid environments such as those found in the Middle East. In addition, sorghum has a high sugar content, and fermentation of the sugar can produce bioethanol, which is attracting attention for its use in the energy field as a sustainable energy resource.

SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) is a jet fuel produced from biomass fuels such as bioethanol, waste cooking oil, and municipal waste. It is estimated to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 60-80% compared to fossil-based jet fuel. As a fuel that plays a key role in advancing the decarbonization of the aviation sector, its adoption is progressing worldwide.

Chubu Electric Power has been conducting research focused on the high biomass productivity of sorghum, with the aim of securing a stable supply of biomass fuel in Japan and producing multiple valuable resources such as materials. Currently, the company is concentrating its studies on utilizing sorghum for the production of SAF and bioethanol, which are expected to serve as decarbonized fuels.
Through an introduction by JCCP, Chubu Electric Power has engaged in exchanges and discussions with OQ, the oil company owned by the government of Oman, which has expressed interest in utilizing sorghum in their country. These efforts led to the establishment of a relationship with OQ.

JGC has undertaken numerous large-scale projects in the energy, chemical, and infrastructure fields both domestically and internationally as a member of the JGC Group for many years. Its strength lies in its ability to provide consistent support to clients throughout the entire process, from the conceptual and planning stages-such as process studies and feasibility assessments—through to design, procurement, and construction. For the Project as well, JCG will conduct highly effective studies with a view toward future commercialization and plant construction.

Under the Project, Chubu Electric Power will serve as the lead partner with support from the JCCP and, in collaboration with JGC, conduct research in Oman (in partnership with OQ) that includes sorghum cultivation trials, the evaluation of production processes for SAF using sorghum as a raw material, and assessments of economic and commercial feasibility. The Project is scheduled to run from today through the end of fiscal year 2026.
The evaluation of the local applicability of sorghum cultivation will be conducted in cooperation with Nagoya University, an institution under the Tokai National Higher Education and Research System.

Chubu Electric Power and the JGC Group will combine their respective technical expertise and experience through this Project to develop a business model that encompasses everything from sorghum cultivation in hot, arid regions to SAF production and the establishment of a supply chain, thereby contributing to the promotion of international decarbonization.