Sorghum sowing were completed in Oman.
This project is an initiative in which JCCP and OQ (Oman’s state-owned integrated energy company), with the participation of Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. and JGC Corporationaim to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) using sorghum, amember of thegrass family, as a raw material.Sorghum features high environmental tolerance and rapid growth rates, possessing an ethanol production capacity equal to or greater than that of sugarcane.
Sorghum sowing operations were completed in September 2026. A sorghum cultivation test field was established ata Nama Water Services (*1) section located along the Gulf of Oman, approximately 40 km west of Muscat, the capital ofthe Sultanate ofOman.
Ifthesorghum successfully grow, it is expected to reach 3 to 4 metershighby the end ofDecember.
Before sowing, OQ visited JCCP on August 7 with Ms. Aisha Sahar Al-Kharusi, Charge d‘Affairesad interim of the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Japan. On this occasion, OQ and Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc had discussions withJCCP regarding the field. She was also present at the meeting, and expressed her support for this project.
*1) Nama Water Services : The official public utility provider responsible for water services across Oman