China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec Group) is a super-large petroleum and petrochemical enterprise group, established in July 1998 on the basis of the former China Petrochemical Corporation. Sinopec Group is a state-owned company solely invested by the state, functioning as a state-authorized investment organization in which the state holds the controlling share. Headquartered in Beijing, Sinopec Group has a registered capital of RMB 231.6 billion. The board chairman of Sinopec Group is its legal representative. Sinopec Group executes the investor rights over related state assets owned by its full subsidiaries, controlled companies and share-holding companies. These rights include receiving returns on assets, making major decisions and appointing management teams. The Group operates, manages and supervises state assets according to related laws, and shoulders the corresponding responsibility of maintaining and increasing the value of state assets. China Petroleum and Chemical Company (Sinopec Corp.), controlled by Sinopec Group, issued H-shares and A-shares at overseas and home respectively in October 2000 and August 2001 and was listed on stock markets in Hong Kong, New York, London and Shanghai. Sinopec Group’s key business activities include: industrial investment and investment management; the exploration, production, storage and transportation (including pipeline transportation), marketing and comprehensive utilization of oil and natural gas; the production, marketing, storage and transportation of coal; oil refining; the storage, transportation ,wholesale and retail of oil products; the production, marketing, storage, transportation of petrochemicals, natural gas chemicals, coal chemicals and other chemical products; the exploration, design, consulting, construction and installation of petroleum and petrochemical engineering projects; the overhaul and maintenance of petroleum and petrochemical equipments; the research and development, manufacturing and marketing of electrical and mechanical equipments; the production and marketing of electricity, steam, water and industrial gas; the research, development, application and consulting services of technology, e-business, information and alternative energy products; the import and export of self-support and agent commodity and technology; foreign project contracting, invite bidding, labor export; the international storage and logistics business. Sinopec Group ranked the 3rd in the Fortune Global 500 in 2014.

Cosmo Oil Co., Ltd. engages in the petroleum bulk stations and terminals business. It also operates in oil procurement and manufacture, distribution, import and export of oil and petrochemical products. The company was founded on April 1, 1986 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Jinchuan Group Co. Ltd. engaged in mining, concentrating, metallurgy and chemical engineering and deep processing. The company produces nickel, copper, cobalt, rare and precious metals and also chemical products such as sulfuric acid, caustic soda, liquid chlorine, hydrochloric acid and sodium sulfite. The company is headquartered in Jinchang, China.

Nanjing Langjie Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd., established on 2013-10-24, Business scope includes energy saving and emission reduction products,New Energy Products,software development,Sales and technical service.(Items subject to approval by law,Business activities can only be carried out after approval by relevant departments)

Babcock Hitachi KK develops boilers and energy related technology. It offers energy systems including steam generators for thermal power generation, and environmental-related and nuclear energy-related equipment. The company also offers boiler related equipment, heat recovery steam generator and environmental control systems, nuclear power equipment, plant diagnosis inspection systems, and energy solutions. Babcock Hitachi was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

JPEC is the provider of technological development for the creation of infrastructure for the production and supply of high purity hydrogen.

Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. engages in the mining business. It operates through the following segments: Mineral Resources, Smelting and Refining, Materials, and Others. The Mineral Resources segment includes the exploration, development and production of non-ferrous metal resources as well as the sale of ores and other products. The Smelting and Refining segment sells copper, nickel, ferro-nickel, zinc, lead, and precious metals such as gold, silver, and platinum. The Materials segment manufactures and sells lead frames, tape materials, bonding wires, and advanced materials. The Others segment includes real estate and technical engineering. The company was founded by Riemon Soga in 1590 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

RCEES is a Chinese research institute that focuses on eco-environmental science and technology.

Sinopec Corp. Fushun Petrochemical Research Institute, established on 2000-04-14, Business scope includes technology and information research,to develop,application,consultation service;Petrochemical products researched and developed by our institute(Free of Hazardous Chemicals)Production,Sales,Petroleum and petrochemical equipment manufacturing,Sales.(Items subject to approval by law,Business activities can only be carried out after approval by relevant departments.)

Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, established on 2006-06-27, Business scope includes

Kurita Water Industries Ltd. (栗田工業株式会社 Kurita Kōgyō Kabushiki-gaisha) is a Japanese manufacturer, providing water treatment chemicals and facilities as well as process treatment chemicals. During the 50´s Kurita Water Industries expanded the portfolio and started with the water treatment facilities business, chemical cleaning business (Kurita Engineering Co., Ltd.) and maintenance services. In her second decade, the 60´s, Kurita Water Industries entered the process treatment market, especially in the pulp and paper, petrochemical and steel industries. Since the mid of the 70´s up to now, Kurita Water Industries established 14 overseas subsidiaries and affiliates. Since 2003 Kurita Water Industries is listed in the Nature Stock Index (NAI = Natur-Aktien-Index).

Pangang Group Panzhihua Iron and Steel Research Institute Co., Ltd., established on 2007-12-25, Business scope includes metallurgical process and related processes,Technology Development of Comprehensive Utilization of Metallurgical Resources,transfer,Consulting and Services;new material,new product development,Trial production and sales;Research on metallurgical machinery and equipment and metallurgical materials,Production,Sales;Computer information technology development and information service;Physical and chemical testing and related technology development,consult,Services and Training;Physical and chemical testing equipment repair;General Parts,Fabrication of Metal Structures;Processing and sales of rolled steel products;Conference and Exhibition Services.(Except for projects involving pre-licensing in the above business scope).(Items subject to approval by law,Business activities can only be carried out after approval by relevant departments)

Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd. engages in exploration, mining, and smelting processing of gold, copper, zinc, and other metal mineral resources. It operates through the following segments: Gold Bullion; Processed Refined and Trading Gold; Gold Concentrates; Electrolytic Copper and Electrodeposited Copper; Refined Copper; Copper Concentrates; Other Concentrates; Zinc Bullion; and Others. The Gold Bullion segment consists of the production of gold bullion through the Group’s integrated processes such as mining, processing, and refining. The Processed Refined and Trading Gold segment covers the production of gold bullion by processing gold concentrates produced by the Group or purchased from external suppliers and gold bullion in the business of physical gold trading. The Gold Concentrates segment refers to the production of gold concentrates that are up to smelting standard by processing gold ore produced by the group. The Electrolytic Copper and Electrodeposited Copper segment comprises of the production of copper cathodes through the Group’s integrated processes such as mining, processing, and refining. The Refined Copper segment refers to the production of copper cathodes by processing copper concentrates produced by the Group or purchased from external suppliers. The Copper Concentrates segment is up to smelting standard by processing copper ore produced by the Group. The Other Concentrates segment focuses on the production of zinc concentrates, tungsten concentrates, lead concentrates, and iron concentrates. The Zinc Bullion segment engages in the production of Zinc Bullion. The Others segment consists of the sales income from sulphuric acid, copperplate, silver, iron, and trading income from copper cathodes. The company was founded by Jing He Chen on July 15, 1986 and is headquartered in Longyan, China.

Tosoh Corp. engages in the manufacture and sale of basic chemicals, petrochemicals, fine chemicals, and specialty products. It operates through the following segments: Petrochemicals, Chlor-alkali, Specialty, Engineering, and Others. The Petrochemical segment offers olefins and polymers. The Chlor-alkali segment provides caustic soda, vinyl chloride monomer, polyvinyl chloride, high-performance polyurethane, organic chemicals, urethane raw materials, and cement. The Specialty segment handles inorganic or organic fine product, measurement and diagnostic products, electronic materials that include quartz glass and sputtering target. The Engineering segment deals with water treatment equipment and construction. The Others segment manages transportation and warehousing, inspection and analysis, and information processing businesses. The company was founded on February 11, 1935 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Mizusawa Industrial Chemicals Ltd., part of Osaka Gas Co., Ltd., is a company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, that manufactures and distributes stabilizer resin additives. On April 01, 2015 Osaka Gas Chemicals Co., Ltd. acquired Mizusawa Industrial Chemicals Ltd. from Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. for $35.97 million.

JGC Catalysts & Chemicals Ltd., a subsidiary of JGC Holdings Corp., is a company headquartered in Japan that manufactures and sells catalyst products.

Nittetsu Mining Co., Ltd. engages in the production of copper and other mineral products. It operates through the following segments: Non-Metallic Minerals, Metallic Minerals, Machinery and Environmental Engineering, Real Estate, and Renewable Energy. The Non-Metallic Minerals segment deals with the extraction, processing, and distribution of limestone, dolomite, crushed stone, calcium carbonate, silica rock, quicklime, hydrated lime, cement, gypsum, ready-mixed concrete and other concrete products, petroleum products, chips for pulp, mineral water, specialty papers, and granulates; handling and transportation of mineral products; and technological consulting for mining and civil engineering. The Metallic Minerals segment offers electrolytic copper, gold and silver, and copper concentrate. The Machinery and Environmental Engineering segment develops and supplies dust collectors, crushing and grinding equipment, mining and construction-related machinery, electric machinery, monorail for passenger transportation, ball valves, water treatment agents, and deodorizers. The Real Estate segment carries out the sale, rental, and management of office buildings, condominiums, commercial spaces, factories, and warehouses. The Renewable Energy segment includes geothermal steam supply, solar power, and hydroelectric power. The company was founded on May 20, 1939 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.