TOKYO — Mitsubishi Corp., a leading Japanese trading company, is teaming up with Archer Daniels Midland, a major U.S. grain company, to explore the production of environmentally friendly aviation fuel using soybeans and corn. This initiative is part of Mitsubishi's broader consideration of investments exceeding $600 million in food-related sectors.

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) derived from agricultural products like soybeans offers a promising alternative to conventional jet fuel, aiming to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation industry.

The collaboration reflects growing efforts in Asia and globally to innovate in clean energy solutions amid rising environmental concerns. Meanwhile, other companies in the region are also advancing green technologies, including Japan's JGC developing bioplastics with carbon-feeding bacteria and BP's Castrol focusing on liquid cooling for AI data centers.

Additionally, China's share of the global wind turbine market has reached nearly 80%, underscoring Asia's expanding role in renewable energy.

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