� Promoted sustainable, global development of businesses that use natural energy and are eco-friendly (e.g., green chemicals, photovoltaic power, and increasing efficiency in logistics) � Implemented safe carriage and handling of crude oil and LNG � Provided stable supplies of LNG from existing LNG projects � Participated in shale gas development and production project (in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania) � Conducted natural gas hydrade (NGH) business � Promoted biomass ethanol project � Conducted emission reductions business � Promoted carbon dioxide capture and storage project � Began handling of wood pellets, a renewable energy source � Database on food safety management went into full operation.