Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based energy and materials company engaged primarily in the petroleum, petrochemical and functional materials industries. The company refines and markets petroleum products, including gasoline, diesel fuel, kerosene, lubricants and other industrial fuels, serving retail, commercial and industrial customers.
Idemitsu Kosan also produces and sells petrochemical products and advanced materials used in areas such as electronics, mobility and manufacturing. Its activities include basic chemicals, performance materials and specialty products, as well as energy-related businesses such as electricity supply, renewable energy and resource development.
Founded by Sazo Idemitsu in 1911, the company has developed from a petroleum distributor into an international energy and materials group. It operates primarily in Japan while maintaining business activities and customer relationships in overseas markets through its refining, chemicals, materials, fuel and energy operations.
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