New Minami‑Alps chemical plant site alongside a planned 16‑MW green hydrogen electrolyzer installation.
Minami‑Alps City, Yamanashi Prefecture, September 12, 2025
Tri Chemical Laboratories has closed ¥10 billion in financing through a term loan and committed credit line to fund a new production plant in Minami‑Alps City, supporting capacity expansion with limited near‑term fiscal impact. Separately, a major beverage and spirits group is progressing a 16‑megawatt power‑to‑gas electrolyzer in the Southern Alps of Yamanashi to produce green hydrogen for a nearby distillery and water plant. The ¥14 billion project aims to use local renewable electricity for heat, sterilization and vehicle fuel, with construction targeted for completion and verification phases following soon after.
A Tokyo‑listed chemical maker has closed financing worth ¥10,000,000,000 to fund a new production plant in Minami‑Alps City, Yamanashi Prefecture. The funding comes in the form of a term‑loan agreement plus a commitment‑line agreement intended to supply capital for the company’s planned expansion. Company officials say the deal is meant to secure the funds needed for growth while keeping the current fiscal results largely unchanged.
The borrower is Tri Chemical Laboratories Inc., a developer and producer of chemical products listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market under the ticker JP:4369. Market data tied to the company show a market capitalization around ¥83.52 billion and an average trading volume near 589,417 shares. Analysts whose ratings are tracked place the stock at a Buy recommendation with a stated price target of ¥3,500. A short‑term technical signal listed alongside the data reads Sell.
The loan package is targeted at construction costs for the new Minami‑Alps facility and broader expansion needs. Company statements emphasize the financing structure as designed to back growth without materially affecting the current fiscal period. The firm also points stakeholders to publicly available analyst forecast pages and stock analysis services for deeper market detail.
New production capacity in Yamanashi signals the company is moving forward with planned capital projects. For investors and local suppliers, the deal reduces uncertainty about funding and supports hiring, construction contracts and equipment purchases tied to the plant build.
Separately, a major beverage and goods group has rolled out a mid‑ to long‑term Green Hydrogen Vision after a separate effort to win government support in another country fell short. The plan centers on using hydrogen made from renewable power and water to cut emissions across production, distribution and sales.
The group has joined forces with Yamanashi Prefecture and nine other firms to develop what is being called the Yamanashi Model P2G (power‑to‑gas) System. The centerpiece is a 16‑megawatt electrolyzer that will use local renewable electricity to split water and make green hydrogen. That hydrogen is planned to fuel a regional water plant and a nearby distillery in the Minami‑Alps/Hakushu area.
The project budget is reported at approximately ¥14,000,000,000, with roughly ¥10,000,000,000 expected to be provided through a national green innovation fund administered by a public technology and energy agency. Construction was slated for completion in 2024 with testing and verification running into 2025. When operating at full capacity, the system is expected to produce roughly the same annual heat energy currently consumed by the distillery and the adjacent water plant, allowing both facilities to run on locally produced green hydrogen.
The plan calls for hydrogen to supply heat for distillation and to sterilize mineral water at the processing plant. A portion of the output will also be converted to fuel for local buses and trucks, supporting a local production for local consumption model. The operator already sources 100 percent clean electricity for some operations, and the new P2G system is intended to expand renewable energy use across the site.
National energy strategy highlights hydrogen as a tool to decarbonize key industries, but green hydrogen faces cost and deployment hurdles. Electrolyzers remain relatively new and costly, meaning projects rely heavily on falling equipment costs and access to cheap renewable electricity. Public subsidy is a common part of early large projects, and this Yamanashi effort reflects that approach.
A: The company executed a term‑loan agreement and a commitment‑line agreement totaling ¥10,000,000,000 to fund construction of a new plant in Minami‑Alps City, Yamanashi Prefecture.
A: The company expects minimal impact on current fiscal performance from the financing arrangement.
A: It is a planned 16‑megawatt electrolyzer system that uses renewable electricity to produce green hydrogen via water electrolysis and supply nearby industrial facilities.
A: The project is reported to cost about ¥14 billion, with roughly ¥10 billion expected from a national Green Innovation Fund managed by a public energy and technology agency.
A: Hydrogen will be burned to provide heat for distillation, used for sterilizing mineral water, and serve as fuel for facility vehicles.
A: Construction aimed to finish in 2024 with testing and verification into 2025.
| Topic | Feature | Value / Note |
|---|---|---|
| Tri Chemical financing | Type | Term loan + commitment line |
| Tri Chemical financing | Amount | ¥10,000,000,000 |
| Tri Chemical | Market cap | ¥83.52 billion |
| Tri Chemical | Analyst view | Buy; target ¥3,500 |
| Yamanashi P2G | System size | 16 megawatts (electrolyzer) |
| Yamanashi P2G | Projected cost | ¥14,000,000,000 (approx.) |
| Yamanashi P2G | Expected subsidy | ~¥10,000,000,000 from Green Innovation Fund |
| Yamanashi P2G | Planned uses | Distillery heat, water sterilization, vehicle fuel |
| Timeline | Construction & testing | Construction 2024; verification 2025 |
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