NETIS-Registered Oil Absorbent & Bioremediation Support Material (Japan)

NETIS Registration Number: KT-120073-A
Relevant Ministries: MLIT / METI / Ministry of the Environment (Japan)

Overview

Oil Sponge is an oil-absorbent material used in construction, civil works, and environmental remediation applications. In Japan, Oil Sponge is positioned as a supporting technology within oil spill response and microbial bioremediation workflows, with formal government recognition and precedent use.

It is suitable for:
- Construction and civil engineering site spill response
- Soil and water remediation support
- Oil–water separation and containment environments
- Public works and infrastructure projects requiring environmental controls

NETIS Registration (MLIT)

Oil Sponge is registered in Japan’s New Technology Information System (NETIS) under registration number KT-120073-A, administered by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT).

NETIS registration indicates that the technology has been reviewed and recorded by MLIT and may be considered for use in public works projects without special justification.

METI + MOE Joint Confirmation (May 6, 2011)

Oil Sponge is explicitly referenced by name in a microbial bioremediation project jointly confirmed as conforming to Japan’s Guidelines for the Use of Microbial Bioremediation by METI and the Ministry of the Environment.

Official Government Record (Japanese):

浄化効率を高めるために、油浄化剤および油吸着材（オイルスポンジ）を併用する。

English Translation:

“To improve purification efficiency, an oil-purifying agent and an oil-absorbent material (Oil Sponge) are used in combination.”

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