Sumitomo Heavy Industries Signs Contract to Supply Fuel Evaluation Equipment to Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)
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- Sumitomo Heavy Industries Signs Contract to Supply Fuel Evaluation Equipment to Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)
- Sumitomo Heavy Industries has signed a contract with Indonesia's BRIN on May 18, 2026, to supply fuel evaluation equipment, supporting joint research on utilizing unused biomass such as palm residue as power generation fuel.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 17, 2026
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Sumitomo Heavy Industries has signed a contract with Indonesia's BRIN on May 18, 2026, to supply fuel evaluation equipment, supporting joint research on utilizing unused biomass such as palm residue as power generation fuel.
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- Sumitomo Heavy Industries Signs Contract to Supply Fuel Evaluation Equipment to Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) (June 17, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- June 17, 2026
Sumitomo Heavy Industries has signed a contract with Indonesia's BRIN on May 18, 2026, to supply fuel evaluation equipment, supporting joint research on utilizing unused biomass such as palm residue as power generation fuel.
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Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Toshiro Watanabe; hereinafter "the Company") announced on May 18, 2026, that it has signed a contract with Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (hereinafter "BRIN") for the supply of fuel evaluation equipment developed by the Company.
The Company and BRIN previously signed a memorandum of agreement in 2025 to conduct joint research on utilizing abundant yet largely unused biomass resources in Indonesia—such as palm residue (residue)—as fuel for power generation boilers. This latest contract for the delivery of fuel evaluation equipment aims to support the development of new biomass-based fuels.
By supplying this equipment, the Company will further strengthen its collaboration with BRIN and contribute to promoting renewable energy adoption in Indonesia through the effective utilization of unused biomass resources.
The Company and BRIN previously signed a memorandum of agreement in 2025 to conduct joint research on utilizing abundant yet largely unused biomass resources in Indonesia—such as palm residue (residue)—as fuel for power generation boilers. This latest contract for the delivery of fuel evaluation equipment aims to support the development of new biomass-based fuels.
By supplying this equipment, the Company will further strengthen its collaboration with BRIN and contribute to promoting renewable energy adoption in Indonesia through the effective utilization of unused biomass resources.
FAQ
What types of biomass can this equipment evaluate?
Primarily palm residue, as well as coconut shells and agricultural waste—solid biomass with measurable calorific value and combustion characteristics.
What is the timeline for the joint research?
Equipment installation in 2026, pilot combustion and data collection from 2027, with a commercialization roadmap to be finalized by 2028.
What is Sumitomo Heavy's technical advantage?
Leveraging decades of boiler and fuel analysis expertise, it enables reliable evaluation under near-real operating conditions.