Title: Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Idemitsu Kosan Co. to Commence Demonstration Experiment for Recycling of Used Plastic into Chemicals on Very Large Crude Oil Carriers (VLCC) – Joint Initiative towards Resource Utilization, Announced on February 29.
On February 29th, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Idemitsu Kosan announced the commencement of a collaborative pilot experiment aimed at the recycling of used plastics (chemical recycling) generated within Very Large Crude Oil Carriers (VLCCs). This initiative underscores the companies’ commitment to exploring sustainable practices and promoting circular economy principles in the maritime industry.