Speedy Introduction of PKS with GGL Certification
In Japan, all biomass power generation companies that are subject to the FIT/FIP system are required to obtain third-party certification for fuel transactions conducted in/after April 2024.
Prior to this, in April 2020, erex Group's power generation subsidiary, erex New Energy Saiki Co., Ltd., became the first power generation company in Japan to receive GGL certification (Green Gold Label) *1 for Palm Kernel Shells (PKS). In September 2023, we delivered PKS, which had undergone all the procedures required for certified materials under the FIT/FIP system, to Nakagusuku Biomass Power Plant in Okinawa Prefecture. In order to develop our business with greater consideration for the environment and society, we will leverage our strengths in providing a one-stop service from fuel procurement to power generation and power sales to expand the procurement and introduction of GGL-certified PKS with a sense of speed.
You can watch the video below to see how the first GGL-certified PKS was delivered from Indonesia to Okinawa.
- *1．GGL certification (Green Gold Label) is an international third-party certification that comprehensively tracks and records the process of procured biomass fuel from manufacturing, processing, transportation, and final use to ensure sustainability.
Aiming to Promote Sustainable Biomass Power Generation Business
erex is actively working to obtain various certifications covering supply chain management, etc., in order to preserve the ecosystem and use sustainable biomass fuel. We have obtained FSC™ (Forest Stewardship Council) certification*2 and PECF (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) certification*3 for our wood pellets.
- *2. FSC™ (Forest Stewardship Council™) is an independent non-profit organization that aims to spread responsible forest management around the world, and operates an international forest certification system.
- *3. PECF (Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) is an international NGO that began operating in 1999 with the objective of standardizing and approving forest certification systems that have been established and operated independently in 36 countries around the world.
Please refer to our press releases for details of our obtaining each certification.