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Three Biomass Power Generation Companies Merged, Consolidated into "Daito Bioenergy Co., Ltd."

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Published Mar 31, 2026 8:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 23, 2026 5:26 AM ・ 6 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Three Biomass Power Generation Companies Merged, Consolidated into "Daito Bioenergy Co., Ltd." — Image: PR TIMES

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Daito Kentaku Co., Ltd.
is merging three of its group companies into a new entity, "Daito Bioenergy Co., Ltd.", effective April 1, 2026, to consolidate its biomass power generation business.
This strategic move aims to streamline operations from fuel procurement to power generation, optimize management resources, and accelerate the group's commitment to renewable energy and decarbonization.

Daito Kentaku Co., Ltd. is merging three of its group companies into a new entity, "Daito Bioenergy Co., Ltd.", effective April 1, 2026, to consolidate its biomass power generation business. This strategic move aims to streamline operations from fuel procurement to power generation, optimize management resources, and accelerate the group's commitment to renewable energy and decarbonization. The new company will focus on biomass power generation, wood fuel production, and forest resource utilization.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001514.000035668.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Mar 31, 2026

On April 1, Daito Kentaku Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takeshi Takeuchi) will merge its three group companies responsible for the biomass power generation business. Ichinohe Forest Power Co., Ltd. and Ichinohe Forest Resources Co., Ltd. will be consolidated and integrated into "Daito Bioenergy Co., Ltd."

The Daito Kentaku Group aims to realize a sustainable society by promoting environmental management centered on renewable energy business, and launched its biomass power generation business in 2023. Currently, operations are underway at two main bases: Asago City, Hyogo Prefecture, and Ichinohe Town, Iwate Prefecture.

Through this merger, a system will be established to centrally manage all processes from fuel procurement and processing to power generation, thereby optimizing management resources. By strengthening cooperation between each process and accelerating decision-making, the group will accelerate its initiatives towards realizing a decarbonized society by enhancing its renewable energy supply system with the collective strength of the group.

As a company that extensively utilizes wood as a primary building material, the Daito Kentaku Group contributes to forest sustainability through the effective utilization of unused timber, etc., and promotes the use of renewable energy to achieve its RE100※ goals.

### ※An international initiative aiming for companies to power their operations with 100% renewable electricity.

Asago Biomass Power Plant

Ichinohe Biomass Power Plant

New Company Overview (After Merger of 3 Companies)

Company Name: Daito Bioenergy Co., Ltd.

Location: Shinagawa East One Tower, 2-16-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Representative: Takahiro Okubo, President and Representative Director

Business Activities: Biomass power generation business, production and sales of wood fuel, businesses related to forest resource utilization.

Integration Date: April 1, 2026

Merger Method: Daito Kentaku Bioenergy Co., Ltd. will be the surviving company, absorbing Ichinohe Forest Power Co., Ltd. and Ichinohe Forest Resources Co., Ltd.

Related News Releases

【Environmental Management】Establishment of a new company for biomass power generation business and commencement of fuel procurement (October 10, 2023)

https://www.kentaku.co.jp/corporate/pr/info/2023/release_asagobio_231010.html

Daito Bioenergy Asago Biomass Power Plant Commences Commercial Operation from April 2024 (March 27, 2024)

https://www.kentaku.co.jp/corporate/pr/info/2024/release_asagobio_240327.html

Execution of Stock Transfer Agreement for Ichinohe Forest Power (Biomass Power Plant, Ichinohe Town, Iwate Prefecture) (February 17, 2025)

https://www.kentaku.co.jp/corporate/pr/info/2025/release_ichinohebio_250217.html

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FAQ

When is the merger of Daito Kentaku Co., Ltd.'s three biomass power generation subsidiaries scheduled to occur, and what is the name of the newly formed company?

The merger is scheduled for April 1, and the consolidated entity will be named Daito Bioenergy Co., Ltd.

Who holds the position of President and CEO at Daito Kentaku Co., Ltd., and who is appointed as President and Representative Director of the new Daito Bioenergy Co., Ltd.?

Takeshi Takeuchi is President and CEO of Daito Kentaku Co., Ltd., while Takahiro Okubo will serve as President and Representative Director of Daito Bioenergy Co., Ltd.

Which two locations currently host the operational biomass power plants of the Daito Kentaku Group, and in which Japanese prefectures are these sites situated?

The group operates biomass power plants in Asago City, which is located in Hyogo Prefecture, and in Ichinohe Town, situated in Iwate Prefecture.

What strategic advantages does the merger aim to provide concerning fuel procurement, processing, and power generation management within the Daito Kentaku Group?

The merger will centralize all processes from fuel procurement and processing to power generation, enabling optimized resource allocation, stronger inter‑process cooperation, faster decision‑making, and accelerated progress toward a decarbonized society.

How does the Daito Kentaku Group support forest sustainability, and what renewable energy target does it pursue through its biomass initiatives?

The group extensively uses wood as a primary building material, utilizes unused timber to promote forest sustainability, and seeks to achieve its RE100 goal of powering operations with 100% renewable electricity via biomass energy.

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