Information processing method, information processing device, and computer program

Abstract

This invention provides an information processing method that can manage production information of the resulting oil used in the manufacture of hydrocarbon compounds. [Solution] The information processing method involves a computer performing a process to acquire production information related to the production of generated oil at production facilities that produce generated oil from waste polymers used in the manufacture of hydrocarbon compounds, and to store each acquired production information in association with the identification information of the production facility.

Description

【Technical Field】 【0001】 The present invention relates to an information processing method, an information processing apparatus, and a computer program. 【Background Art】 【0002】 In recent years, as a countermeasure against global warming and resource depletion problems, technologies for producing hydrocarbon compounds using waste polymers as raw materials instead of fossil resources have been studied. 【0003】 For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for producing olefins by catalytic cracking of a hydrocarbon stream obtained by thermal decomposition of waste plastics. Patent Document 2 discloses a technique for producing ethanol from synthesis gas derived from waste plastics. 【Prior Art Documents】 【Patent Documents】 【0004】 【Patent Document 1】 Japanese Patent No. 7738789 【Patent Document 2】 Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2016-59296 【Summary of the Invention】 【Problems to be Solved by the Invention】 【0005】 An object of the present disclosure is to provide an information processing method or the like that can manage generation information of produced oil used in the production of hydrocarbon compounds. 【Means for Solving the Problems】 【0006】 An information processing method according to one aspect of the present disclosure causes a computer to execute a process of acquiring generation information regarding generation of produced oil in a generation facility that generates produced oil from waste polymers used in the production of hydrocarbon compounds for each generation facility, and storing each acquired generation information in association with identification information of the generation facility. 【0007】 An information processing device relating to one aspect of this disclosure includes a processing unit that acquires production information relating to the production of generated oil in a production facility that produces generated oil of waste polymers used in the manufacture of hydrocarbon compounds, for each of the production facilities, and stores each acquired production information in association with identification information of the production facility. 【0008】 A computer program relating to one aspect of this disclosure causes the computer to perform a process of acquiring production information for each production facility that produces the generated oil of waste polymers used in the manufacture of hydrocarbon compounds, and storing each acquired production information in association with the identification information of the production facility. [Effects of the Invention] 【0009】 According to this disclosure, it is possible to manage production information related to the production of generated oils used in the manufacture of hydrocarbon compounds. [Brief explanation of the drawing] 【0010】 [Figure 1] This is a diagram illustrating the overview of the carbon cycle system. [Figure 2] This is an explanatory diagram illustrating the flow of carbon resources in a carbon cycle system. [Figure 3] This is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a method for producing generated oil using waste polymers and a method for producing hydrocarbon compounds derived from the generated oil. [Figure 4] This is an explanatory diagram illustrating a method for producing alcohol using waste polymers and a method for producing alcohol-derived hydrocarbon compounds. [Figure 5] This is an explanatory diagram illustrating the collection scheme for the produced oil. [Figure 6] This is an explanatory diagram illustrating the alcohol collection scheme. [Figure 7] This is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of an information processing device. [Figure 8] This is a block diagram showing an example configuration of a terminal device. [Figure 9] This figure shows an example of the content of information stored in the generated information database. [Figure 10] It is a diagram showing an example of the content of information stored in the manufacturing information DB. [Figure 11] It is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the acquisition process of generated information executed by the information processing device. [Figure 12] It is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the acquisition process of manufacturing information executed by the information processing device. [Figure 13] It is a diagram showing an example of the content of information stored in the rank information. [Figure 14] It is a flowchart showing an example of the processing procedure executed by the information processing device of the second embodiment. [Figure 15] It is a flowchart showing an example of the processing procedure executed by the information processing device of the third embodiment. [Figure 16] It is an explanatory diagram showing an overview of the estimation model. [Figure 17] It is a flowchart showing an example of the processing procedure executed by the information processing device of the fourth embodiment. [Figure 18] It is a flowchart showing an example of the processing procedure executed by the information processing device of the fifth embodiment. [Figure 19] It is a schematic diagram showing an example of a display screen including environmental load information. 【Mode for Carrying Out the Invention】 【0011】 The present disclosure will be specifically described with reference to the drawings showing its embodiments. 【0012】 (First Embodiment) FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overview of the carbon circulation system 100. The carbon circulation system 100 is a system that realizes the recycling of carbon resources. The carbon circulation system 100 of the present embodiment includes an information processing device 1 and a plurality of terminal devices 2. The information processing device 1 can be communicatively connected to each terminal device 2 via a network N including the Internet and a carrier network. 【0013】 Information processing device 1 is a device capable of various information processing and information transmission / reception, such as a server computer, personal computer, or quantum computer. Terminal device 2 is an information processing terminal such as a personal computer, smartphone, tablet terminal, or server computer. 【0014】 Figure 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the flow of carbon resources in the carbon recycling system 100. In the carbon recycling system 100 of this embodiment, hydrocarbon compounds are produced using multiple types of raw materials, such as generated oil obtained from waste polymers, alcohol obtained from synthesis gas derived from waste polymers, alcohol obtained from CO2 derived from waste polymers, and fossil resources such as naphtha. These hydrocarbon compounds, such as hydrocarbon compounds derived from generated oil, hydrocarbon compounds derived from alcohol, and hydrocarbon compounds derived from fossil resources, undergo polymerization reactions and other processes to become various polymers, which are then used in various products. Subsequently, the discarded polymers are recovered as waste polymers and converted into generated oil or alcohol through processes such as thermal decomposition, gasification, or incineration, and reused as raw materials for hydrocarbon compounds. Through the above-described series of processes, the circular use of carbon resources using chemical recycling technology becomes possible. 【0015】 Examples of waste polymers include polyolefin plastics such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polybutene, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, ethylene-methyl acrylate copolymer, ethylene-methyl methacrylate copolymer, ethylene-propylene copolymer, and ethylene-α-olefin copolymer; other components such as polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, polyvinylidene chloride, polycarbonate, polyurethane, polyester, polymethyl methacrylate, acrylonitrile-styrene copolymer, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer, natural rubber, synthetic rubber, and mixtures of two or more of these. Waste polymers may contain plasticizers or fillers. Preferably, waste polymers are polyolefin plastics such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polybutene, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, ethylene-methyl acrylate copolymer, ethylene-methyl methacrylate copolymer, ethylene-propylene copolymer, and mixtures of two or more of these, and more preferably polyethylene, polypropylene, and ethylene-propylene copolymer. 【0016】 The carbon resource recycling business operator manages the entire carbon resource recycling of the carbon resource recycling system 100 by collecting various information related to the carbon recycling system 100 using the information processing device 1. 【0017】 In this carbon recycling system 100, the production of refined oil is carried out by a refined oil manufacturer, and the production of alcohol is carried out by an alcohol manufacturer. Furthermore, the production of hydrocarbon compounds is carried out by a hydrocarbon compound manufacturer, the production of polymers (polymer materials) is carried out by a polymer manufacturer, and the production of polymer products (e.g., polymer material molded products) is carried out by a product manufacturer. The same manufacturer may be responsible for multiple types of manufacturing as described above. For example, the same manufacturer may be responsible for both refined oil production and alcohol production, and may also be responsible for hydrocarbon compound production. A carbon resource recycling business operator may be responsible for at least one of the above types of manufacturing. 【0018】 In this embodiment, each of the oil producers, alcohol producers, hydrocarbon compound producers, polymer producers, and product producers is a manufacturer that has obtained a prescribed license from a carbon resource recycling business operator, or a manufacturer that has partnered with a carbon resource recycling business operator. 【0019】 Each of the refined oil manufacturers, alcohol manufacturers, hydrocarbon compound manufacturers, polymer manufacturers, and product manufacturers uses terminal device 2 to transmit or receive information regarding the production of carbon resources to or from the information processing device 1. In the following description, when distinguishing between terminal devices 2, the terminal device 2 of the refined oil manufacturer will be referred to as terminal device 2a, the terminal device 2 of the alcohol manufacturer as terminal device 2b, the terminal device 2 of the hydrocarbon compound manufacturer as terminal device 2c, the terminal device 2 of the polymer manufacturer as terminal device 2d, and the terminal device 2 of the product manufacturer as terminal device 2e. 【0020】 Figure 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a method for producing generated oil using waste polymers and a method for producing hydrocarbon compounds derived from the generated oil. The generated oil includes pyrolysis oil and synthetic oil produced by the Fischer-Tropsch (hereinafter referred to as "FT") synthesis reaction (hereinafter referred to as "FT synthetic oil"). 【0021】 The method for producing pyrolysis oil includes a pyrolysis step in which a raw material containing waste polymer is introduced into a pyrolysis apparatus and pyrolyzed to obtain pyrolysis oil. The pyrolysis step may include a decomposition method that uses a catalyst, supercritical water, subcritical water, or microwave irradiation (including when a microwave absorber is present) in the pyrolysis apparatus. 【0022】 In the aforementioned thermal decomposition step, the virgin polymer may be further thermally decomposed. The virgin polymer means a polymer produced by a process including a polymerization step, a polymer composition containing said polymer, or a polymer using said polymer or polymer composition that has not been used for any end use. The polymer species contained in said virgin polymer are the same as the polymer species contained in said waste polymer. 【0023】 A method for producing pyrolysis oil may include a pretreatment step in which one or more pretreatments are performed before the pyrolysis step. Examples of pretreatments include unpacking, sorting, foreign matter removal, crushing, washing, drying, melting, grashing, and pelletizing. A method for producing pyrolysis oil may also include a posttreatment step in which one or more posttreatments are performed after the pyrolysis step. Examples of posttreatments include upgrading (e.g., removal of impurities, modification, etc.), dehydration, degassing, removal of solids, separation by contact with liquids or solids, and separation using boiling point differences. 【0024】 The method for producing FT synthetic oil includes an FT synthesis step in which synthesis gas containing CO, H2, and CO2 is generated from raw materials containing waste polymer, and FT synthetic oil is obtained from the generated synthesis gas using a catalyst. The method for producing FT synthetic oil also includes an FT synthesis step in which CO2 and H2 generated by the combustion of raw materials containing waste polymer or the gasification described above are introduced into a reactor, and FT synthetic oil is obtained by synthesis using a catalyst such as a metal complex. 【0025】 The catalyst used in the FT synthesis process may be an iron-based catalyst, a cobalt-based catalyst, a ruthenium-based catalyst, a nickel-based catalyst, or a catalyst containing these metals. These catalysts may be supported on a carrier such as alumina, silica, or zeolite. 【0026】 The method for producing FT synthetic oil may include a pretreatment step in which a predetermined pretreatment is performed before the gasification step or the FT synthesis step, and a posttreatment step in which a predetermined posttreatment is performed after the gasification step or the FT synthesis step. 【0027】 In the FT synthesis process, synthesis gas derived from waste polymers or synthesis gas other than CO2, exhaust gas, and CO2 may be used. 【0028】 A method for producing hydrocarbon compounds derived from the product oil includes a catalytic cracking step in which the pyrolysis oil obtained in the pyrolysis step or the FT synthesis oil obtained in the FT synthesis step is introduced into a cracking unit, and the pyrolysis oil is catalytically cracked in the presence of a catalyst containing zeolite or the like to obtain hydrocarbon compounds derived from the product oil. The cracking unit that carries out the catalytic cracking step is, for example, a fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) unit. Each step can be carried out according to known methods and is not particularly limited. 【0029】 In the catalytic cracking process, multiple types of generated oils can be mixed and used. In the catalytic cracking process, oils other than those derived from waste polymers may also be used. 【0030】 Hydrocarbon compounds obtained by the catalytic cracking process may include, for example, paraffins, olefins, naphthenes, and aromatic compounds. Examples of paraffins include methane, ethane, propane, butane, isobutene, pentane, 2-methylbutane, hexane, 2-methylpentane, 2,3-dimethylbutane, pentane, 2-methylpentane, octane, isooctane, nonane, decane, undecane, and dodecane. Examples of olefins include ethylene, propylene, butene, butadiene, isobutene, pentene, isoprene, hexene, 2-hexene, heptene, and octene. Examples of naphthenes include cyclopentane, methylcyclopentane, cyclohexane, methylcyclohexane, ethylcyclohexane, cycloheptane, cyclooctane, dimethyl methylhexane, and cyclodecane. Examples of aromatic compounds include benzene, toluene, xylene, ethylbenzene, naphthalene, and anthracene. Preferably, the hydrocarbon compounds are paraffins having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, olefins having 2 to 6 carbon atoms, naphthenes having 5 to 10 carbon atoms, and aromatic compounds having 6 to 10 carbon atoms; more preferably, they are paraffins having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, olefins having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, naphthenes having 5 to 6 carbon atoms, and aromatic compounds having 6 to 8 carbon atoms. 【0031】 The method for producing hydrocarbon compounds derived from the generated oil is not limited to catalytic cracking, but may also include methods such as thermal decomposition using a reaction apparatus such as a naphtha cracker, or catalytic cracking using fixed-bed, moving-bed, suspension-bed, and fluidized-bed apparatuses with catalysts. 【0032】 The hydrocarbon compounds derived from the generated oil may, if necessary, be mixed with at least one of the hydrocarbon compounds derived from fossil resources and hydrocarbon compounds derived from alcohols. The hydrocarbon compounds derived from fossil resources are produced, for example, by introducing raw materials containing naphtha, etc., into a reactor such as a naphtha cracker and thermally decomposing them, or by catalytic cracking in fixed-bed, moving-bed, suspension-bed, and fluidized-bed reactors using catalysts, etc. 【0033】 When mixing multiple types of hydrocarbon compounds, the final hydrocarbon compound, which is a mixed hydrocarbon compound, is obtained by first mixing a fraction of the oil-derived hydrocarbon compound (containing hydrocarbon compounds derived from the oil), a fraction of the fossil resource-derived hydrocarbon compound (containing hydrocarbon compounds derived from fossil resources), and an alcohol-converted fraction of the alcohol-derived hydrocarbon compound, and then carrying out processes such as compression and rectification. 【0034】 Figure 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a method for producing alcohol using waste polymers and a method for producing alcohol-derived hydrocarbon compounds. The alcohol-derived hydrocarbon compounds include alcohol-derived hydrocarbon compounds using synthesis gas derived from waste polymers and alcohol-derived hydrocarbon compounds using CO2 derived from waste polymers. 【0035】 A method for producing alcohol using synthesis gas derived from waste polymers includes a gasification step in which synthesis gas containing CO, H2, and CO2 is generated from raw materials containing waste polymers, and alcohol is obtained from the generated synthesis gas using a catalyst such as a metal complex or microorganisms. 【0036】 A method for producing alcohol using CO2 derived from waste polymers includes a synthesis step in which CO2 generated by combustion of raw materials containing waste polymers or by the gasification described above, and H2 are introduced into a reaction apparatus, and alcohol is obtained by synthesis using a catalyst such as a metal complex or microorganisms. 【0037】 The alcohols obtained by the gasification and synthesis processes include, for example, ethanol, methanol, 1-propanol, 2-propanol, 1-butanol, isobutanol, and the like. 【0038】 The method for producing alcohol may include a pretreatment step in which a predetermined pretreatment is performed before the gasification or synthesis step, and a posttreatment step in which a predetermined posttreatment is performed after the gasification or synthesis step. 【0039】 A method for producing alcohol-derived hydrocarbon compounds includes a conversion step in which the alcohol obtained in a gasification step or synthesis step is introduced into a reaction apparatus and the alcohol is converted using a catalyst containing zeolite or the like to obtain an alcohol-derived hydrocarbon compound. Each step can be carried out according to known methods and is not particularly limited. 【0040】 In the conversion process, alcohols other than those derived from waste polymer synthesis gas or CO2 may be used. 【0041】 The alcohol-derived hydrocarbon compounds obtained by the conversion process may include, for example, paraffins, olefins, naphthenes, and aromatic compounds. Examples of paraffins include methane, ethane, propane, butane, isobutene, pentane, 2-methylbutane, hexane, 2-methylpentane, 2,3-dimethylbutane, pentane, 2-methylpentane, octane, isooctane, nonane, decane, undecane, and dodecane. Examples of olefins include ethylene, propylene, butene, butadiene, isobutene, pentene, isoprene, hexene, 2-hexene, heptene, and octene. Examples of naphthenes include cyclopentane, methylcyclopentane, cyclohexane, methylcyclohexane, ethylcyclohexane, cycloheptane, cyclooctane, dimethyl methylhexanohexane, and cyclodecane. Examples of aromatic compounds include benzene, toluene, xylene, ethylbenzene, naphthalene, and anthracene. Preferably, the hydrocarbon compounds are paraffins having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, olefins having 2 to 6 carbon atoms, naphthenes having 5 to 10 carbon atoms, and aromatic compounds having 6 to 10 carbon atoms. More preferably, the hydrocarbon compounds are paraffins having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, olefins having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, naphthenes having 5 to 6 carbon atoms, and aromatic compounds having 6 to 8 carbon atoms. 【0042】 Alcohol-derived hydrocarbon compounds may, if necessary, be mixed with at least one of fossil resource-derived hydrocarbon compounds and refined oil-derived hydrocarbon compounds. As described above, when mixing multiple types of hydrocarbon compounds, the final hydrocarbon compound, which is a mixed hydrocarbon compound, is obtained by mixing an alcohol conversion fraction containing alcohol-derived hydrocarbon compounds, a refined oil cracking fraction containing refined oil-derived hydrocarbon compounds, and a fossil resource fraction containing fossil resource-derived hydrocarbon compounds, followed by processes such as compression and rectification. 【0043】 The resulting hydrocarbon compounds are used as raw materials for polymers. Polymer products are manufactured using the obtained polymers. After being purchased and used by users, the polymer products can be recycled again as waste polymers. 【0044】 Figure 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the collection scheme for the generated oil. In this system, waste polymers discharged by the generator are collected as generated oil through multiple collection schemes. In this embodiment, the collection schemes include the first scheme, the second scheme, and the third scheme. In the following description, it is assumed that the waste polymers that serve as raw materials for the generated oil are industrial waste discharged from the generator's chemical plant, food industry, etc., but the waste polymers that serve as raw materials for the generated oil may also be general waste. 【0045】 In the first scheme, waste polymer generators produce generated oil at their own production facilities. These facilities include an oil conversion facility that produces pyrolysis oil and an FT synthesis facility that produces FT synthetic oil. The generated oil is then transported to a hydrocarbon compound manufacturer's production facility. 【0046】 In the second scheme, an intermediary recovers the waste polymer discharged by the waste generator. The intermediary produces the resulting oil at its own production facility. The resulting oil is then transported to the production facility of a hydrocarbon compound manufacturer. The intermediary may be a business that specializes in waste recovery and the production of the resulting oil, or it may be a local government or similar entity. The intermediary may also be a client that produces the resulting oil on behalf of a local government. 【0047】 In the third scheme, an intermediary recovers the waste polymer discharged by the waste generator and transports the recovered waste polymer to the hydrocarbon compound manufacturer's production facility. The hydrocarbon compound manufacturer then produces the resulting oil at its own production facility. 【0048】 The aforementioned hydrocarbon compound manufacturers' production facilities include not only production facilities owned by hydrocarbon compound manufacturers, but also production facilities of clients commissioned by hydrocarbon compound manufacturers to produce refined oil. Similarly, waste generators' production facilities include production facilities of waste generators' clients. Intermediate operators' production facilities include production facilities of intermediate operators' clients. 【0049】 Each generated oil is placed in a designated container and transported to the manufacturing facility. Each of the generated oils collected by the first, second, and third schemes is first transferred to an oil tank before being supplied to the cracking or reaction equipment of the manufacturing facility. Multiple containers of generated oil collected by the same or different schemes can be stored together in one oil tank. At the manufacturing facility, the generated oils stored in one or more tanks can be mixed in an appropriate mixing ratio and supplied to the cracking or reaction equipment to produce hydrocarbon compounds. 【0050】 The oil used as a raw material for hydrocarbon compounds may include oils other than the generated oil derived from waste polymers. Other oils include crude oil, naphtha, gasoline, kerosene, light oil, heavy oil, lubricating oil, atmospheric pressure residue, vacuum residue, vacuum light oil, recycled oil, etc. Preferably, naphtha, gasoline, kerosene, light oil, lubricating oil, atmospheric pressure residue, vacuum residue, vacuum light oil, recycled oil, and more preferably naphtha, gasoline, kerosene, light oil, lubricating oil, and recycled oil. The generated oil stored in the oil tank may include generated oils other than the generated oil derived from waste polymers. In addition, the various oils may be supplied directly to the cracking unit or reaction unit without being stored in the oil tank. 【0051】 Figure 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the alcohol collection scheme. The alcohol used in the manufacturing facilities of hydrocarbon compound manufacturers includes alcohol derived from synthesis gas from waste polymers and alcohol derived from CO2 from waste polymers. These alcohols are stored in designated containers and transported to the manufacturing facilities. Each of the collected alcohols is first transferred to an alcohol tank before being supplied to the decomposition or reaction equipment of the manufacturing facility. A single alcohol tank may store alcohol from multiple containers together. During the production of hydrocarbon compounds, the alcohols stored in one or more tanks may be mixed in appropriate proportions and supplied to the decomposition or reaction equipment. 【0052】 The alcohol used as a raw material for hydrocarbon compounds may include alcohols other than those mentioned above. Other alcohols include ethanol obtained from biomass such as sugarcane, corn, cassava, sugar beet, wheat, molasses, bagasse, rice straw, corn stalks and cobs, wood, waste paper, pulp waste liquid, microalgae, and grasses; alcohol obtained from synthesis gas derived from biomass; alcohol obtained from synthesis gas derived from waste other than waste polymers; and alcohol obtained from exhaust gas other than CO2 derived from waste polymers. The various alcohols may be domestically produced or imported. The various alcohols may be anhydrous or hydrated. The various alcohols may be supplied directly to the decomposition or reaction apparatus without being stored in an alcohol tank. 【0053】 Figure 7 is a block diagram showing an example configuration of the information processing device 1. The information processing device 1 is managed by a carbon resource recycling business operator. The information processing device 1 comprises a processing unit 11, a storage unit 12, a communication unit 13, a display unit 14, and an operation unit 15. The information processing device 1 may be a single computer, or it may be a computer system composed of multiple computers and peripheral devices. The information processing device 1 may be a virtualized virtual machine, or it may be a cloud server. 【0054】 The processing unit 11 is a processor such as one or more CPUs (Central Processing Units), GPUs (Graphics Processing Units), or NPUs (Neural Processing Units). The processing unit 11 may also include memory such as SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) and a timing unit. The processing unit 11 may be implemented in software, or part or all of it may be implemented in hardware such as ASICs (Application Specific Integrated Circuits) and FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Arrays). 【0055】 The storage unit 12 has a temporary storage area such as SRAM or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), and a non-volatile storage area such as an SSD (Solid State Drive) or a Hard Disk Drive. The storage unit 12 stores various computer programs and data referenced by the processing unit 11. The storage unit 12 may be separate from the information processing device 1 and may be one or more externally connected external storage devices. In this embodiment, the non-volatile storage area of ​​the storage unit 12 stores a program 1P for causing the computer to execute processing related to the acquisition and management of generation information and manufacturing information, a generation information DB 121 (Data Base), and a manufacturing information DB 122. The storage unit 12 may also store rank information 123. 【0056】 A computer program (program product) including program 1P may be provided on a non-temporary recording medium 1A on which the computer program is recorded in a readable format. The storage unit 12 stores the computer program read from the recording medium 1A by a reading device (not shown). The recording medium 1A is, for example, a magnetic disk, an optical disk, or a semiconductor memory. Alternatively, the computer program may be downloaded from an external server connected to a communication network and stored in the storage unit 12. Program 1P may be a single computer program or may consist of multiple computer programs. Program 1P may also be executed on a single computer or may be executed collaboratively by multiple computers. 【0057】 The communication unit 13 is a communication device for communicating via the network N, either by wire or wireless. The processing unit 11 sends and receives data to and from the terminal device 2 via the communication unit 13. 【0058】 The display unit 14 is a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) display. The display unit 14 displays various information according to instructions from the processing unit 11. 【0059】 The operation unit 15 is an input device such as a keyboard, mouse, or touch panel device with a built-in display. The operation unit 15 receives operation input from the user and sends control signals to the processing unit 11 according to the operation content. 【0060】 Figure 8 is a block diagram showing an example configuration of terminal device 2. Terminal device 2 comprises a processing unit 21, a storage unit 22, a communication unit 23, a display unit 24, and an operation unit 25. 【0061】 The processing unit 21 is one or more processors such as CPUs, GPUs, or NPUs. The processing unit 21 may also include memory such as SRAM and a timing unit. The storage unit 22 has a temporary storage area such as SRAM or DRAM and a non-volatile storage area such as an SSD or hard disk. The storage unit 22 stores various computer programs and data referenced by the processing unit 21. 【0062】 The communication unit 23 is a communication device for communicating via the network N, either by wire or wireless. The processing unit 21 sends and receives data to and from the information processing device 1 via the communication unit 23. The display unit 24 is a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The operation unit 25 is an input device such as a keyboard, mouse, or a touch panel device with a built-in display. 【0063】 To properly implement carbon cycling, it is crucial to accurately manage the entire process from raw materials to polymer production, as well as the recycling status of the polymers. The information processing device 1 collects various types of information related to these processes, such as information on raw materials and products, manufacturing information, and transportation information, and stores the collected information in the generated information DB 121 and the manufacturing information DB 122 for centralized management. 【0064】 Figure 9 shows an example of the contents of the information stored in the Production Information DB121. The Production Information DB121 stores production information related to the production of production oil and alcohol production information related to the production of alcohol. 【0065】 The generated oil generation information includes items such as generation ID, generated oil ID, generation facility ID, collection scheme, manufacturer, waste polymer ID, discharger, collection date, collector, collection route, waste polymer weight, origin, generation date, generated oil weight, component analysis information, rank, pretreatment, posttreatment, transportation information, CO2 emissions, certification information, and tank ID. 【0066】 The Production ID is identification information that identifies production information related to the production of the produced oil or alcohol. The produced oil ID is identification information that identifies the produced oil. The production facility ID is identification information that identifies the production facility that produced the produced oil. 【0067】 The collection scheme is information indicating the type of waste polymer collection scheme. The collection scheme in this embodiment is classified into one of the first, second, and third schemes described above. 【0068】 The manufacturer information includes details about the oil manufacturer that produced the oil, such as the manufacturer ID and name, which are identifying information that identifies the oil manufacturer. The waste polymer ID is identifying information that identifies the waste polymer used in the production of the oil. The discharger information includes details about the discharger of the waste polymer, such as the name and address of the discharger. 【0069】 The collection date is the date the waste polymer was collected. The collector information includes details about the collector of the waste polymer, such as the name of the intermediary company, address, type of permit, permit number, permit date, and permit expiration date. The collection route information includes details about the waste polymer collection route, such as collection destinations and collection order. 【0070】 The waste polymer weight is the weight of the waste polymer. The origin is information indicating the origin of the waste polymer. The origin includes the source (e.g., used product, pre-use product, in-process loss, in-process residue, etc.), the content ratio of each polymer type (e.g., content ratio of multilayer plastics, content ratio of each polymer type, content ratio of polyolefins, etc.), etc. 【0071】 The production date is the year, month, and day the produced oil was produced. The produced oil weight is the weight of the produced oil. The component analysis information is information showing the results of the component analysis of the produced oil. The component analysis information includes the proportion of paraffin, olefins, naphthenes, and aromatic compounds contained in the produced oil, the content of impurities (e.g., O, S, N, heteroatoms, Cl, Si, As, PO4, Fe, Hg, heavy metals, water, etc.), and the physical properties of the produced oil. The component analysis information may also include the content ratio of specific components in the manufactured hydrocarbon compounds. The component analysis information may also include the content ratio of ethylene and propylene. For light olefins such as ethylene and propylene, the component analysis information may also include the content of isotopic elements in the light olefins. Examples of isotopic elements in light olefins include C14. 【0072】 The rank refers to the quality of the resulting oil. The oil's rank can be divided into multiple levels, such as ranks 1 through 5. 【0073】 Pretreatment refers to information about pretreatment processes performed at the production facility during the production of the generated oil, including, for example, the type of pretreatment performed or whether or not pretreatment was performed. Posttreatment refers to information about posttreatment processes performed at the production facility during the production of the generated oil, including, for example, the type of posttreatment performed or whether or not posttreatment was performed. Transportation information refers to information about the transportation status of the generated oil from the production facility to the hydrocarbon compound manufacturing facility, including, for example, packaging (e.g., shape, packaging, etc.), transportation method (e.g., vehicle, ship, rail, etc.), lot, destination, and transportation distance. 【0074】 CO2 emissions refer to CO2 emissions associated with the production of refined oil. CO2 emissions may be recorded for each process, such as the pretreatment process, pyrolysis process, posttreatment process, and transportation process, or they may be the sum of these values. CO2 emissions may also be expressed as a carbon footprint of products (CFP), which is a value that expresses greenhouse gas emissions in terms of CO2 equivalent. CO2 emissions may be calculated using, but are not limited to, values ​​obtained by referring to international standards such as ISO 14040, ISO 14044, ISO 14067, ISO 14077, and the GHG Protocol, as well as guidelines and industry guidelines developed by private initiatives such as Together for Sustainability. 【0075】 Certification information refers to information representing certification related to environmental contributions issued by a designated certification system. Examples of certification systems include ISCC EU, ISCC PLUS, ISCC CORSIA, RSB Global Advanced Products, REDcert2, and Recycled Material Standard, but are not particularly limited to any well-known certification system. Certification information may also be a declaration, certificate, or certification mark issued by the certification system. Certification information includes information related to CO2 emissions from the produced oil, characteristics of the produced oil (e.g., whether it is a sustainable raw material, its category as a sustainable raw material, and its trading volume), certification number, and certification expiration date. Certification information may also include environmental labels, environmental declarations, etc., indicating that the produced oil is recognized as having a low environmental impact. 【0076】 The tank ID is identification information that identifies the oil tank in which the generated oil is stored. If the generated oil is stored in multiple oil tanks, the tank ID and the weight of the generated oil stored in each oil tank may be recorded in association. 【0077】 Alcohol production information includes items such as production ID, alcohol ID, production facility ID, manufacturer, raw materials, origin, source, production date, alcohol weight, component analysis information, rank, transportation information, CO2 emissions, certification information, and tank ID. 【0078】 The Production ID is identification information that identifies production information related to the production of the produced oil or alcohol. The Alcohol ID is identification information that identifies the produced alcohol. The Production Facility ID is identification information that identifies the facility that produced the alcohol. The Manufacturer is information about the alcohol manufacturer that produced the alcohol, and includes, for example, the Manufacturer ID and name, which are identification information that identify the alcohol manufacturer. 【0079】 The raw materials section contains information about the raw materials used to produce the alcohol, and includes, for example, synthesis gas, CO2, sugarcane, corn, rice straw, thinned wood, microalgae, etc. The place of origin section contains information about the place of origin of the alcohol, and includes, for example, the name of a country such as Japan or Brazil. The source section contains information about the origin of the raw materials used to produce the alcohol. The source section includes the name of the substance from which the raw materials are derived (for example, waste polymer, waste, biomass, etc.), and information about the growth of the raw materials (for example, grower, growth method, etc.). 【0080】 The production date, alcohol weight, component analysis information, rank, transportation information, CO2 emissions, certification information, and tank ID pertain to the produced alcohol. The details of these items—production date, weight, component analysis information, rank, transportation information, CO2 emissions related to alcohol production, certification information, and tank ID—are the same as those for the produced oil production information. 【0081】 Figure 10 shows an example of the contents of the information stored in the manufacturing information DB122. The manufacturing information DB122 stores manufacturing information related to the production of hydrocarbon compounds. The manufacturing information includes items such as manufacturing ID, hydrocarbon compound ID, manufacturer ID, manufacturing equipment ID, manufacturing date, process, raw material information, operation data, efficiency data, component analysis information, CO2 emissions, weight, characteristic allocation, certification information, carbon credits, polymer information, and product information. 【0082】 The manufacturing ID is identification information that identifies the manufacturing information related to the production of the hydrocarbon compound. The hydrocarbon compound ID is identification information that identifies the hydrocarbon compound that was manufactured. The manufacturer ID is identification information that identifies the hydrocarbon compound manufacturer that produced the hydrocarbon compound. The manufacturing equipment ID is identification information that identifies the manufacturing equipment that produced the hydrocarbon compound. The manufacturing date is the year, month, and day the hydrocarbon compound was manufactured. 【0083】 The process is information representing the type of process in the manufacturing process of a hydrocarbon compound, including, for example, catalytic cracking, conversion, thermal decomposition, compression / rectification, etc. If the hydrocarbon compound identified by the hydrocarbon compound ID includes hydrocarbon compounds derived from the product oil, various data corresponding to the catalytic cracking process are stored. Similarly, if the hydrocarbon compound identified by the hydrocarbon compound ID includes hydrocarbon compounds derived from alcohol, data corresponding to the conversion process is stored. If the hydrocarbon compound identified by the hydrocarbon compound ID includes hydrocarbon compounds derived from fossil resources, data corresponding to the thermal decomposition process is stored. If the hydrocarbon compound identified by the hydrocarbon compound ID is a mixed hydrocarbon compound, data corresponding to the compression / rectification process is stored. 【0084】 Raw material information is information about the raw materials of hydrocarbon compounds, and includes, for example, the type of raw material (e.g., refined oil, kerosene, diesel fuel, recycled oil, alcohol, naphtha, etc.), raw material ID (e.g., refined oil ID, alcohol ID), and mixing ratio. Raw material information is recorded for each raw material when multiple raw materials are mixed. The mixing ratio may include the mixing ratio of multiple oils used in the pyrolysis process, the mixing ratio of multiple alcohols used in the conversion process, and the mixing ratio of the refined oil cracked fraction, alcohol converted fraction, and fossil resource fraction mixed in the mixing process. 【0085】 The operating data refers to the operating data of the hydrocarbon compound manufacturing equipment, and includes, for example, operating conditions, operating time, operating logs, catalyst usage status, etc. 【0086】 Efficiency data refers to efficiency data in a hydrocarbon compound manufacturing apparatus, and includes, for example, raw material consumption, service consumption, yield, conversion rate, and transformation rate. 【0087】 The component analysis information is information showing the results of the component analysis of the manufactured hydrocarbon compound. The component analysis information includes the proportion of PONA (paraffin, olefin, naphthene, aromatic compounds) contained in the hydrocarbon compound, the content of impurities (e.g., O, S, N, heteroatoms, Cl, Si, As, PO4, Fe, Hg, heavy metals, water, etc.), and the physical properties of the hydrocarbon compound. The component analysis information may also include the content ratio of specific components in the manufactured hydrocarbon compound. The component analysis information may also include the content ratio of ethylene and propylene. For light olefins such as ethylene and propylene, the component analysis information may also include the content of isotopic elements in the light olefin. Examples of isotopic elements in light olefins include C14. 【0088】 CO2 emissions refer to CO2 emissions associated with the production of hydrocarbon compounds. CO2 emissions may be recorded separately for each process, such as catalytic cracking, gasification, pyrolysis, compression / rectification, and transport, or they may be the sum of these values. 【0089】 Weight refers to the weight of the manufactured hydrocarbon compound. The characteristic assignment is information indicating the assignment of characteristics, including those of sustainably source-derived hydrocarbon compounds and fossil-source-derived hydrocarbon compounds, to hydrocarbon compounds manufactured using sustainable and fossil resources. The characteristic assignment may include the amount or proportion of hydrocarbon compound products allocated to sustainably source-derived hydrocarbon compounds and the amount or proportion of hydrocarbon compound products allocated to fossil-source-derived hydrocarbon compounds within the total hydrocarbon compound product manufactured. 【0090】 The certification information pertains to the manufactured hydrocarbon compound. This certification information may include CO2 emissions from the hydrocarbon compound, characteristics of the hydrocarbon compound (e.g., whether it is a sustainable raw material, its category as a sustainable raw material, and its trading volume), and other relevant information. 【0091】 Carbon credits are information on carbon credits corresponding to manufactured hydrocarbon compounds. Carbon credits represent the effect of reducing or absorbing greenhouse gases, quantified as tradable credits based on prescribed calculation methods and certification standards. Carbon credits may include the total carbon credits for all manufactured hydrocarbon compounds and individual carbon credits allocated to each manufacturer involved in the production of the hydrocarbon compounds. Carbon credits are an example of environmental impact information related to the reduction of environmental burden. 【0092】 Polymer information refers to information about polymers that use manufactured hydrocarbon compounds as raw materials. Polymer information includes a polymer ID that identifies the manufactured polymer, a manufacturer ID that identifies the polymer manufacturer that produced the polymer, and the name of the polymer manufacturer, etc. Product information refers to information about polymer products that use manufactured polymers as raw materials. Product information includes a product ID that identifies the manufactured polymer product, a manufacturer ID that identifies the polymer product manufacturer that produced the polymer product, and the name of the product manufacturer, etc. 【0093】 When polymer products manufactured by this system are reused as raw materials for generated oil or alcohol, it is preferable that the product ID and the waste polymer ID are linked by appropriate linking rules, such as unifying the product ID in the manufacturing information and the waste polymer ID in the generation information. By linking these, the manufacturing information corresponding to the original polymer product and the generation information for generated oil or alcohol using the recycled waste polymer can be associated, allowing for an accurate continuation of the recycling process. 【0094】 The manufacturing information DB122 may store manufacturing information for each hydrocarbon compound manufacturer identified by a manufacturer ID. The manufacturing information DB122 may also store acquired manufacturing information for each unit period. 【0095】 The generation information DB121 and the manufacturing information DB122 are linked by the generated oil ID. Note that the contents of the generation information DB121 and manufacturing information DB122 are not limited to the examples shown in Figures 9 and 10. Furthermore, the data storage methods shown in Figures 9 and 10 are just examples; other storage formats are acceptable as long as the relationships between the data are maintained. 【0096】 Figure 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure for acquiring generated information performed by the information processing device 1. The processes in each flowchart below are executed by the processing unit 11 according to the program 1P stored in the storage unit 12 of the information processing device 1. 【0097】 When a generated oil is produced using waste polymer, the processing unit 11 of the information processing device 1 acquires generated oil production information related to the production of the generated oil through the terminal device 2a of the generated oil manufacturer (step S11). The generated oil production information to be acquired includes the production facility ID, generated oil ID, collection scheme, manufacturer, waste polymer ID, discharger, collection date, recoverer, collection route, waste polymer weight, origin, production date, generated oil weight, component analysis information, pretreatment, posttreatment, transportation information, CO2 emissions, certification information, and tank ID, etc. 【0098】 Some of the generated oil production information may be obtained through devices other than terminal device 2a. For example, transportation information may be obtained through the transportation terminal device of the generated oil transporter, and tank IDs may be obtained through the hydrocarbon compound manufacturer's terminal device 2c. CO2 emissions may be directly calculated by the information processing device 1 according to a predetermined calculation formula based on operational data related to generated oil production and transportation information, etc. Component analysis information of generated oil may be obtained by a hydrocarbon compound manufacturer or a carbon resource recycling business operator, etc., conducting component analysis. Generated oil production information may be obtained by dividing it into one or more items and taking multiple steps at multiple timings. 【0099】 The processing unit 11 assigns a production ID to the acquired oil production information. The processing unit 11 associates the assigned production ID, the production facility ID, and the oil production information and stores them in the production information DB 121 (step S12). 【0100】 Each time a generated oil is produced, the processing unit 11 executes the processes from steps S11 to S12 to acquire and store the generated oil production information corresponding to each generated oil. 【0101】 Similarly, if alcohol is produced using waste polymer, the processing unit 11 acquires alcohol production information related to the alcohol production through the alcohol manufacturer's terminal device 2b (step S13). The acquired alcohol production information includes alcohol ID, supplier ID, raw materials, place of origin, origin, production date, alcohol weight, component analysis information, transportation information, CO2 emissions, and certification information. 【0102】 The processing unit 11 assigns a generation ID to the acquired alcohol production information. The processing unit 11 associates the assigned generation ID, the supplier ID, and the alcohol production information and stores them in the production information DB 121 (step S14). 【0103】 The processing unit 11 transmits a portion of the acquired production information relating to the produced oil and alcohol to the terminal device 2c of the hydrocarbon compound manufacturer, which is the recipient of the produced oil or alcohol (step S15). The production information provided to the hydrocarbon compound manufacturer includes the produced oil ID, alcohol ID, component analysis information, and CO2 emissions, etc. The production information may be configured to be obtainable at any time, for example, via an information code such as a one-dimensional code or a two-dimensional code attached to the container containing the produced oil or alcohol. The information code may be stored in an information tag such as an RFID tag. 【0104】 Figure 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure for acquiring manufacturing information performed by the information processing device 1. 【0105】 When a hydrocarbon compound derived from refined oil is manufactured, the processing unit 11 of the information processing device 1 acquires manufacturing information related to the manufacture of the hydrocarbon compound derived from refined oil using the refined oil produced by the refined oil manufacturer, via the hydrocarbon compound manufacturer's terminal device 2c (step S21). The acquired manufacturing information includes hydrocarbon compound ID, manufacturer ID, manufacturing equipment ID, manufacturing date, process, raw material information, operation data, efficiency data, component analysis information, and weight, etc. The manufacturing information related to the manufacture of the hydrocarbon compound derived from refined oil corresponds to the first manufacturing information. 【0106】 The processing unit 11 assigns a manufacturing ID to the acquired manufacturing information. The processing unit 11 associates the assigned manufacturing ID with the manufacturing information and stores it in the manufacturing information DB 122 (step S22). 【0107】 Each time a hydrocarbon compound derived from the generated oil is produced, the processing unit 11 executes the processes from steps S21 to S22 to acquire and store manufacturing information corresponding to each hydrocarbon compound derived from the generated oil. 【0108】 Similarly, when an alcohol-derived hydrocarbon compound is manufactured, the hydrocarbon compound manufacturer obtains manufacturing information related to the manufacture of the alcohol-derived hydrocarbon compound using the alcohol produced by the alcohol manufacturer through the hydrocarbon compound manufacturer's terminal device 2c (step S23). The manufacturing information related to the manufacture of the alcohol-derived hydrocarbon compound corresponds to the second manufacturing information. 【0109】 The processing unit 11 assigns a manufacturing ID to the acquired manufacturing information. The processing unit 11 associates the assigned manufacturing ID with the manufacturing information and stores it in the manufacturing information DB 122 (step S24). 【0110】 Each time an alcohol-derived hydrocarbon compound is produced, the processing unit 11 executes the processes from steps S23 to S24 to acquire and store manufacturing information corresponding to each alcohol-derived hydrocarbon compound. 【0111】 The terminal device 2c that transmits the manufacturing information for the generated oil-derived hydrocarbon compound and the terminal device 2c that transmits the manufacturing information for the alcohol-derived hydrocarbon compound may be the same or different. 【0112】 The processing unit 11 calculates the total CO2 emissions for the hydrocarbon compounds derived from the oil or the hydrocarbon compounds derived from the alcohol, based on the amount of CO2 emissions related to the hydrocarbon compounds derived from the oil or the hydrocarbon compounds derived from the alcohol and the amount of CO2 related to the raw materials, the oil or the alcohol (step S25). 【0113】 When calculating the total CO2 emissions of hydrocarbon compounds derived from refined oil, the processing unit 11 determines the CO2 emissions during the manufacturing process of the hydrocarbon compounds derived from refined oil according to a predetermined calculation formula, based on the operating data of each process in the manufacturing information of the hydrocarbon compounds derived from refined oil. The processing unit 11 also obtains the CO2 emissions corresponding to the refined oil ID of each refined oil used in the production of the hydrocarbon compounds derived from refined oil, based on the information stored in the manufacturing information DB 121. The processing unit 11 calculates the total CO2 emissions from the production of refined oil to the production of hydrocarbon compounds derived from refined oil by summing the value obtained by multiplying the CO2 emissions related to each acquired refined oil by the amount of activity during the manufacturing process of the hydrocarbon compounds derived from refined oil, and the calculated CO2 emissions related to the hydrocarbon compounds derived from refined oil. 【0114】 When calculating the total CO2 emissions of alcohol-derived hydrocarbon compounds, the processing unit 11 determines the CO2 emissions during the manufacturing process of the alcohol-derived hydrocarbon compounds according to a predetermined calculation formula, based on the operating data of each process in the manufacturing information of the alcohol-derived hydrocarbon compounds. The processing unit 11 also obtains the CO2 emissions corresponding to the alcohol ID of each alcohol used in the production of the alcohol-derived hydrocarbon compounds, based on the information stored in the production information DB 121. The processing unit 11 calculates the total CO2 emissions from alcohol production to the production of alcohol-derived hydrocarbon compounds by summing the value obtained by multiplying the CO2 emissions related to alcohol by the activity amount during the manufacturing process of the alcohol-derived hydrocarbon compounds, and the calculated CO2 emissions related to the alcohol-derived hydrocarbon compounds. 【0115】 When a mixed hydrocarbon compound is produced by mixing two or more hydrocarbon compounds derived from refined oil, hydrocarbon compounds derived from alcohol, and hydrocarbon compounds derived from fossil resources, the processing unit 11 acquires manufacturing information corresponding to all processes, including manufacturing information such as compression and rectification processes, through the terminal device 2c. The manufacturing information includes the mixing ratio of the refined oil decomposition fraction, which is a component derived from refined oil, the alcohol conversion fraction, which is a component derived from alcohol, and the fossil resource fraction, which is a component derived from fossil raw materials. 【0116】 The processing unit 11 calculates the final total CO2 emissions of the mixed hydrocarbon compound by summing the total CO2 emissions of the hydrocarbon compound derived from the generated oil, the total CO2 emissions of the hydrocarbon compound derived from the alcohol, and the total CO2 emissions of the hydrocarbon compound derived from fossil resources. 【0117】 The processing unit 11 performs a characteristic assignment to the hydrocarbon compound produced when a hydrocarbon compound is manufactured using sustainable resources such as oil produced from waste polymers and alcohol produced from waste polymers, and fossil resources such as naphtha (step S26). The characteristic assignment is performed, for example, based on the mass balance method. The mass balance method is a method in which, when producing a product using sustainable resources and fossil resources as raw materials, the characteristics of a particular product are assigned according to the amount of sustainable resource raw materials input. 【0118】 The processing unit 11, in accordance with the provisions of the certification system, allocates a portion of any hydrocarbon compound product to the hydrocarbon compound derived from sustainable resources, according to the ratio of sustainable resources to the total of sustainable and fossil resources used in the production of the hydrocarbon compound. For example, the total amount of hydrocarbon compound products derived from sustainable resources can be determined by multiplying the yield of the hydrocarbon compound production apparatus, obtained by dividing the total amount of sustainable and fossil resources input into the hydrocarbon compound production apparatus by the total amount of products containing hydrocarbon compounds produced in the hydrocarbon compound production apparatus using sustainable and fossil resources, by the amount of sustainable resources input. The remainder obtained by subtracting the amount of hydrocarbon compound products derived from sustainable resources from the total amount of hydrocarbon compound products produced is treated as hydrocarbon compound products derived from fossil resources. Note that the method of allocating characteristics is not limited to the example described above. 【0119】 The assignment of properties can be performed for each of the following: hydrocarbon compounds derived from refined oil, hydrocarbon compounds derived from alcohol, and mixed hydrocarbon compounds. The processing unit 11 determines the assignment of hydrocarbon compounds derived from sustainable resources in the hydrocarbon compounds derived from refined oil based on the mixing ratio of refined oil, which is a sustainable resource, and other oils, which are fossil resources. The processing unit 11 determines the assignment of hydrocarbon compounds derived from sustainable resources in the hydrocarbon compounds derived from alcohol based on the mixing ratio of alcohol, which is a sustainable resource, and other alcohols, which are fossil resources. 【0120】 The processing unit 11 calculates carbon credits for hydrocarbon compound products based on the amount of CO2 reduction corresponding to the total CO2 emissions of the hydrocarbon compound products, such as the calculated derived oil-derived hydrocarbon compounds, alcohol-derived hydrocarbon compounds, or mixed hydrocarbon compounds (step S27). Carbon credits can be calculated as the amount of CO2 reduction obtained by subtracting the CO2 emissions generated by conventional hydrocarbon compound manufacturing processes from the total CO2 emissions of hydrocarbon compounds generated in the series of hydrocarbon compound manufacturing processes in this system. As the CO2 emissions generated by conventional hydrocarbon compound manufacturing processes, the CO2 emissions generated by hydrocarbon compound manufacturing processes assumed as benchmarks in each country or region may be used. 【0121】 The processing unit 11 determines the individual carbon credits to be allocated to each of the refining oil manufacturers and hydrocarbon compound manufacturers involved in the production of hydrocarbon compound products, based on the calculated carbon credits for the hydrocarbon compound products (step S28). The individual carbon credits are calculated so that the allocation amount decreases as the ratio of the CO2 emissions of individual refining oils, alcohols, and hydrocarbon compounds to the total CO2 emissions of hydrocarbon compounds increases. 【0122】 The processing unit 11 stores the calculated total CO2 emissions, characteristic allocations, carbon credits for hydrocarbon compound products, and individual carbon credits for each manufacturer in the manufacturing information DB 122, associated with the hydrocarbon compound ID of the manufactured hydrocarbon compound (step S29). 【0123】 The processing unit 11 transmits the calculated total CO2 emissions of the hydrocarbon compound, the allocation of characteristics, and the individual carbon credits for the hydrocarbon compound manufacturer to the hydrocarbon compound manufacturer's terminal device 2 (step S30). 【0124】 The processing unit 11 transmits individual carbon credits for each oil producer to the terminal device 2 of each oil producer (step S31). The processing unit 11 then completes the series of processes. 【0125】 When the hydrocarbon compound manufacturer's terminal device 2c receives authentication information for a hydrocarbon compound corresponding to the total CO2 emissions and characteristic allocation, it transmits the acquired authentication information to the information processing device 1. The information processing device 1 associates the received hydrocarbon compound authentication information with the hydrocarbon compound ID and stores it in the manufacturing information DB 122. 【0126】 When a polymer is manufactured using a manufactured hydrocarbon compound product as a raw material, the information processing device 1 acquires polymer information, including the polymer ID and manufacturer ID corresponding to the manufactured polymer, via the polymer manufacturer's terminal device 2d. The information processing device 1 stores the acquired polymer information in the manufacturing information DB 122, associating it with the hydrocarbon compound ID of the raw material hydrocarbon compound. Similarly, when a polymer product is manufactured using a manufactured polymer as a raw material, the information processing device 1 acquires product information, including the product ID and manufacturer ID corresponding to the manufactured polymer product, via the product manufacturer's terminal device 2e. The information processing device 1 stores the acquired product information in the manufacturing information DB 122, associating it with the hydrocarbon compound ID of the raw material hydrocarbon compound. The information processing device 1 may further acquire and store CO2 emissions, carbon credits, etc., related to the polymer and polymer product. CO2 emissions may be recorded in association with each process, such as the polymer manufacturing process, the polymer product manufacturing process, and the transportation process, or they may be the sum of these values. 【0127】 The information processing device 1 may provide environmental impact information corresponding to the acquired manufacturing information of the hydrocarbon compound to the offtaker that will receive the hydrocarbon compound. Offtakers include polymer manufacturers that produce polymers using hydrocarbon compounds, and product manufacturers that produce polymer products using such polymers. The environmental impact information is information regarding the reduction of environmental impact in the production of hydrocarbon compounds, and includes, for example, the manufacturer, CO2 emissions, assigned characteristics, carbon credits, etc. The information processing device 1 may refer to the manufacturing information DB 122 to acquire environmental impact information, including CO2 emissions or carbon credits for a predetermined period, for each hydrocarbon compound manufacturer, and provide the acquired environmental impact information to the offtaker. 【0128】 Environmental impact information may be transmitted at any time in response to an output request from the off-taker's terminal device 2. Environmental impact information may be configured to be obtainable via an information code, such as a one-dimensional code or a two-dimensional code, attached to a container containing hydrocarbon compounds, a quotation for hydrocarbon compounds, a delivery note for hydrocarbon compounds, or an invoice for hydrocarbon compounds. The information code may be stored in an information tag such as an RFID tag. The information code for outputting environmental impact information may be attached to polymer products using hydrocarbon compounds. 【0129】 According to this embodiment, information on the production of derived oils and alcohols used in the manufacture of hydrocarbon compounds, as well as information on the manufacture of hydrocarbon compounds, can be appropriately managed, thereby effectively supporting carbon resource recycling. By centrally managing information related to multiple processes carried out by multiple product manufacturers in the entire flow from raw materials to finished products using the information processing device 1, information for the entire system can be accurately managed and provided, ensuring traceability. 【0130】 (Second Embodiment) In the second embodiment, a configuration for ranking the generated oil and alcohol using waste polymers will be described. In the following embodiments, detailed descriptions of configurations common to the first embodiment will be omitted. 【0131】 The information processing device 1 of the second embodiment ranks the generated oil and alcohol using waste polymers using rank information 123 stored in the memory unit 12. 【0132】 Figure 13 shows an example of the information stored in rank information 123. Rank information 123 stores the rank of the produced oil and alcohol in association with the component requirements of the produced oil or alcohol of each rank. 【0133】 Rank information 123 can be generated by collecting and analyzing the correspondence between manufacturing performance, indicated by past manufacturing information of hydrocarbon compounds, and component analysis information of the resulting oil or alcohol used as a raw material for the hydrocarbon compound. For example, the lower the load on the hydrocarbon compound manufacturing equipment and the higher the yield during the manufacturing of the hydrocarbon compound, the better the resulting oil and alcohol, and the higher the rank. 【0134】 Based on the equipment load and yield in the production records of each hydrocarbon compound, the raw materials for each hydrocarbon compound, name oil and alcohol, are ranked. By integrating the components of the name oil and alcohol belonging to each rank, the component requirements for the name oil and alcohol classified into each rank can be determined. The component requirements are defined, for example, by the type and content range of one or more characteristic components contained in the name oil or alcohol. By storing the determined component requirements for the name oil or alcohol for each rank, rank information 123 is generated. 【0135】 Figure 14 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing procedure performed by the information processing device 1 of the second embodiment. Below, the processing procedure will be explained using the case of ranking the produced oil as an example. 【0136】 The processing unit 11 of the information processing device 1 acquires the generated oil ID of the generated oil to be evaluated (step S41). Based on the information stored in the generated information DB 121, the processing unit 11 acquires component analysis information corresponding to the generated oil with the acquired generated oil ID (step S42). 【0137】 The processing unit 11 determines the rank of the generated oil according to the acquired component analysis information of the generated oil, based on the information stored in the rank information 123 (step S43). The processing unit 11 stores the generated oil ID and the determined rank of the generated oil in the generated information DB 121, associating them (step S44). 【0138】 The processing unit 11 grants an incentive to the oil producer of the oil identified by the oil producer ID, according to the determined rank of the oil producer (step S45). The incentive is, for example, an amount added to the purchase price of the oil producer. The amount added increases with the rank of the oil producer. The incentive may also be a discount on the usage fee for the carbon recycling platform provided by the carbon resource recycling business operator. 【0139】 The processing unit 11 sends notification information notifying the granting of an incentive to the terminal device 2a of the oil manufacturer of the oil identified by the oil production ID (step S46). The processing unit 11 may store the oil production ID and the granted incentive in association in the production information DB 121 or another storage area. The processing unit 11 then terminates the process. 【0140】 Each time new information on the production of generated oil is acquired, the information processing device 1 repeatedly performs the above process to provide an incentive corresponding to each generated oil. If the rank of the generated oil is relatively low, no incentive may be provided. 【0141】 The information processing device 1 can determine a rank for alcohol made from waste polymers, according to the component analysis information of the alcohol, by performing the same processing as in steps S41 to S46. The information processing device 1 then provides an incentive to the alcohol manufacturer according to the determined rank. 【0142】 The information processing device 1 may derive and grant incentives to each oil producer and alcohol producer based on the production information of oil and alcohol during a predetermined period, according to the production performance for that period. 【0143】 The information processing device 1 may identify a recommended recovery plan capable of producing high-ranking oil based on the rank of each oil produced and the recovery route of the oil produced, as stored in the production information DB 121. The identified recommended recovery plan is provided to the target oil producers for whom the recommended recovery plan is available. 【0144】 The information processing device 1 extracts recovery routes corresponding to oils that have been assigned a rank above a predetermined value, based on oil production information for a certain period corresponding to a target oil manufacturer. The information processing device 1 selects a predetermined number of recovery destinations in descending order of the number of destinations included in the extracted recovery routes. The information processing device 1 identifies the recovery route containing the selected predetermined number of recovery destinations as a recommended recovery plan. 【0145】 The information processing device 1 may extract recovery routes corresponding to oils that have been assigned a rank below a predetermined value, based on oil production information for a certain period corresponding to the target oil manufacturer. In this case, the information processing device 1 can select a predetermined number of recovery destinations in descending order of the number of destinations included in the extracted recovery routes, exclude the selected predetermined number of recovery destinations, and identify the recovery route that includes only the recovery destinations that were not excluded as a recommended recovery plan. 【0146】 The recommended recovery plan may include the recommended types of waste polymers and sorting methods. The information processing device 1 obtains the origin of waste polymers corresponding to oils that have been assigned a rank of a predetermined value or higher, based on the oil production information for a certain period corresponding to the target oil producer. The information processing device 1 identifies the types of waste polymers that are present in relatively large quantities by integrating the obtained origins. The information processing device 1 identifies the identified types of waste polymers, or the sorting methods for separating those types of waste polymers from other types of waste polymers, as the recommended recovery plan. 【0147】 The information processing device 1 outputs a recommended recovery plan, including the identified recovery route, the type of waste polymer, and the sorting method, to the terminal device 2a of the target oil manufacturer. 【0148】 According to this embodiment, by providing incentives based on the evaluation of the generated oil and alcohol, manufacturers are motivated to produce higher-ranked products, thereby promoting the improvement of the quality of generated oil and alcohol circulating in the carbon cycle system. By using rank information set from past hydrocarbon compound manufacturing records, the rank can be easily determined from the component analysis results of the generated oil and alcohol. Furthermore, by providing recommended recovery plans, the utilization of information accumulated in the manufacturing information DB122 can be promoted, thereby increasing its value. 【0149】 (Third embodiment) In the third embodiment, a configuration is described for calculating the cost of using a catalyst in a hydrocarbon compound manufacturer based on manufacturing information. 【0150】 The carbon recycling system 100 can supply catalysts used in various processes, such as the catalytic cracking process in the production of hydrocarbon compounds derived from refined oils and the conversion process in the production of hydrocarbon compounds derived from alcohols, through the system. The catalyst suppliers are, for example, carbon resource recycling businesses. The information processing device 1 manages the catalyst usage status of each hydrocarbon compound manufacturer based on the manufacturing information stored in the manufacturing information DB 122, and determines the catalyst usage fee according to the usage status. The catalyst usage fee may include license fees related to the hydrocarbon compound manufacturing facility. 【0151】 Figure 15 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing procedure performed by the information processing device 1 of the third embodiment. 【0152】 The processing unit 11 of the information processing device 1 acquires, based on the information stored in the manufacturing information DB 122, the catalyst usage status included in the operation data and efficiency data of the manufacturing information within a predetermined period, for each hydrocarbon compound manufacturer identified by the manufacturer ID (step S51). The catalyst usage status may include, but is not limited to, the type of catalyst used in manufacturing, LOT information, catalyst filling date, catalyst use start date, total operating time since catalyst use started, production volume and usage volume of hydrocarbon compound products, etc. 【0153】 The processing unit 11 calculates the total amount of catalyst used for each catalyst type during a predetermined period based on the acquired catalyst usage status (step S52). Based on the calculated total amount of catalyst used for each catalyst type and the pre-set sales price of the catalyst, the processing unit 11 calculates a catalyst usage fee for each hydrocarbon compound manufacturer according to the catalyst usage status during the predetermined period (step S53). In calculating the catalyst usage fee, the processing unit 11 may vary the sales price of the catalyst for each hydrocarbon compound manufacturer, for example, depending on whether or not there is a license agreement with the hydrocarbon compound manufacturer, the content of the license agreement, the size of the total amount used during the predetermined period, the production volume of hydrocarbon compound products, etc. 【0154】 The processing unit 11 transmits the calculated catalyst usage fee to the terminal device 2c of each hydrocarbon compound manufacturer, identified by the manufacturer ID (step S54). 【0155】 Each hydrocarbon compound manufacturer confirms the catalyst usage fee via terminal device 2c and pays the usage fee to the carbon resource recycling business operator. 【0156】 If a hydrocarbon compound manufacturer holds carbon credits obtained from the manufacture of hydrocarbon compounds, it may accept payment in carbon credits. When notifying a catalyst usage fee, for example, the information processing device 1 refers to the manufacturing information DB 122 to identify individual carbon credits incurred by the target hydrocarbon compound manufacturer during a predetermined period. The information processing device 1 transmits a screen displaying the identified individual carbon credits and the catalyst usage fee to the target hydrocarbon compound manufacturer's terminal device 2c. If the information processing device 1 receives a request for payment in carbon credits from the target hydrocarbon compound manufacturer via the terminal device 2c, it calculates a new usage fee after deducting the payment amount in individual carbon credits. The information processing device 1 transmits the calculated new usage fee to the hydrocarbon compound manufacturer's terminal device 2c. The information processing device 1 also updates the carbon credit holdings of the target hydrocarbon compound manufacturer stored in the manufacturing information DB 122. 【0157】 According to this embodiment, the cost of using the catalyst can be efficiently calculated based on the information stored in the manufacturing information DB122. 【0158】 (Fourth Embodiment) In the fourth embodiment, a configuration for deriving recommended information in the production of hydrocarbon compounds will be described. 【0159】 The information processing device 1 obtains recommended information, including recommended operating conditions, recommended catalyst replacement timing, recommended maintenance timing, or recommended mixing ratio of raw materials, for the production of hydrocarbon compounds, based on the production information of the generated oil or alcohol that serves as a raw material for the hydrocarbon compound and the production information of the hydrocarbon compound. 【0160】 The information processing device 1 acquires time-series manufacturing information related to the target hydrocarbon compound manufacturer based on the information stored in the manufacturing information DB 122. Based on the past usage rate of the catalyst indicated by the acquired time-series manufacturing information and the past quantity of catalyst delivered to the target hydrocarbon compound manufacturer, the information processing device 1 derives the recommended replacement time for that type of catalyst. 【0161】 The information processing device 1 derives a recommended maintenance period based on the total operating time of the hydrocarbon compound manufacturing apparatus since the start of catalyst use, as indicated by the time-series manufacturing information, at a time when the total operating time is expected to exceed a preset threshold. The information processing device 1 may also derive a recommended catalyst replacement period or recommended maintenance period at a time when the production volume of hydrocarbon compound products is expected to exceed a preset threshold, or at a time when the manufacturing efficiency of hydrocarbon compound products is expected to fall below a preset threshold. 【0162】 The information processing device 1 identifies recommended operating conditions and recommended raw material mixing ratios suitable for the desired estimation conditions based on the information stored in the generation information DB121 and the manufacturing information DB122. Specifically, the information processing device 1 obtains estimation conditions from the target hydrocarbon compound manufacturer, including the weight of the raw material (product oil or alcohol), component analysis information, origin, hydrocarbon compound manufacturing process, catalyst type, catalyst usage time, total operating time of the hydrocarbon compound manufacturing equipment since the start of catalyst use, hydrocarbon compound product production volume, and efficiency data. Based on the information stored in the generation information DB121 and the manufacturing information DB122, the information processing device 1 identifies generation information and manufacturing information that include data similar to the acquired estimation conditions. The information processing device 1 derives the operating conditions and raw material mixing ratios of superior manufacturing information selected from the identified manufacturing information as recommended operating conditions and recommended mixing ratios. The selection of superior manufacturing information may be based on the hydrocarbon compound production volume, manufacturing efficiency, CO2 emissions, and component analysis information, etc. For example, manufacturing information with a relatively high yield, low CO2 emissions, and a high content of pre-set specific components can be judged as superior manufacturing information. 【0163】 The method for deriving recommendation information is not limited to the examples described above. The information processing device 1 may derive recommendation information using an estimation model generated using machine learning techniques. The estimation model may be stored in the memory unit 12 of the information processing device 1, or it may be stored in an external server that is connected to a communication network. 【0164】 Figure 16 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the overview of the estimation model M. The estimation model M is a machine learning model trained on training data that includes generation and manufacturing information obtained during the production of numerous hydrocarbon compounds. 【0165】 Estimation model M takes as input information the production of the raw material oil or alcohol used for hydrocarbon compounds, and manufacturing information for hydrocarbon compounds, and outputs recommended information for the production of hydrocarbon compounds. In the example in Figure 16, estimation model M includes a first estimation model M1 that outputs recommended operating conditions and recommended mixing ratios, and a second estimation model M2 that outputs recommended catalyst replacement timing and recommended maintenance timing. 【0166】 The configurations of the first estimation model M1 and the second estimation model M2 are not particularly limited, and models constructed using any supervised learning, unsupervised learning, or other algorithm can be used, respectively. The first estimation model M1 and the second estimation model M2 may be models using, for example, neural networks, RNNs (Recurrent Neural Networks), CNNs (Convolutional Neural Networks), GNNs (Graph Neural Networks), Transformers, Support Vector Machines (SVMs), logistic regression, decision trees, XGBoost (eXtreme Gradient Boosting), etc. The first estimation model M1 and the second estimation model M2 may also use language models. 【0167】 The estimation model M may consist of four models, each outputting one of the four types of recommendation information, or it may be configured so that one model outputs all four types of recommendation information. 【0168】 The input information to the first estimated model M1 includes production information such as the weight of the produced oil or alcohol, component analysis information, impurity information, rank, and origin, and production information such as the production equipment ID, process, and catalyst type. The output information of the first estimated model M1 includes recommended operating conditions and recommended mixing ratios. 【0169】 When generating a first estimated model M1 by reinforcement learning, the first estimated model M1 is generated by training with training data that includes the above-mentioned generation information, manufacturing information, and manufacturing efficiency. The reward in behavioral learning may be calculated to increase when the manufacturing efficiency of hydrocarbon compounds is high, CO2 emissions are low, and the content of specific components is high. 【0170】 The input information to the second estimation model M2 includes time-series data of production information, such as the weight, component analysis information, rank, and origin of the produced oil or alcohol, and production information, such as the production equipment ID, process, and operating data. The output information of the second estimation model M2 includes the recommended catalyst replacement timing and the recommended maintenance timing. 【0171】 When generating a second estimation model M2 using supervised learning, the model is generated by learning the correspondence between the generation information and manufacturing information and the catalyst replacement timing and maintenance timing, using training data that includes the above-mentioned generation information and manufacturing information, as well as catalyst replacement timing and maintenance timing. The catalyst replacement timing and maintenance timing, which serve as the ground truth data, may be the judgment results of experienced operators. 【0172】 Figure 17 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing procedure performed by the information processing device 1 of the fourth embodiment. 【0173】 The processing unit 11 of the information processing device 1 receives a request for recommendation information from the hydrocarbon compound manufacturer's terminal device 2c (step S61). The processing unit 11 may also receive estimation conditions in association with the request for recommendation information. 【0174】 The processing unit 11 generates recommended information, including recommended operating conditions, recommended catalyst replacement timing, recommended maintenance timing, and recommended mixing ratio, in response to the received request for recommended information (step S62). In step S62, the processing unit 11 identifies the recommended catalyst replacement timing and recommended maintenance timing corresponding to the hydrocarbon compound manufacturing equipment of the requesting hydrocarbon compound manufacturer, based on the information stored in the generation information DB 121 and the manufacturing information DB 122. Alternatively, the processing unit 11 inputs the received generation information and manufacturing information as estimated conditions into the estimation model M and obtains the recommended information output from the estimation model M. 【0175】 The processing unit 11 transmits the generated recommendation information to the requesting hydrocarbon compound manufacturer's terminal device 2c (step S63), and then terminates the process. 【0176】 The recommendations provided to hydrocarbon compound manufacturers may include at least one of the following: recommended operating conditions, recommended catalyst replacement timing, recommended maintenance timing, and recommended mixing ratios of raw materials. 【0177】 According to this embodiment, the production of hydrocarbon compounds can be suitably supported based on the information stored in the manufacturing information DB122. 【0178】 (Fifth embodiment) In the fifth embodiment, a configuration is described in which an offtaker is introduced to a manufacturer of hydrocarbon compounds. 【0179】 Figure 18 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing procedure performed by the information processing device 1 of the fifth embodiment. 【0180】 The processing unit 11 of the information processing device 1 receives a request for offtaker information regarding an offtaker through the hydrocarbon compound manufacturer's terminal device 2c (step S71). The offtaker may be a polymer manufacturer that can be supplied with the hydrocarbon compound derived from the oil-derived or the hydrocarbon compound derived from the alcohol-derived compound manufactured by the hydrocarbon compound manufacturer, or it may be a product manufacturer that can be supplied with polymers using the hydrocarbon compound derived from the oil-derived or the hydrocarbon compound derived from the alcohol-derived compound. 【0181】 The processing unit 11 acquires polymer manufacturers or product manufacturers that use this system based on the information stored in the manufacturing information DB 122, and generates off-taker information including the name of the acquired polymer manufacturer or product manufacturer (step S72). 【0182】 The processing unit 11 transmits the generated off-taker information to the terminal device 2c of the requesting hydrocarbon compound manufacturer (step S73), and then terminates the process. 【0183】 According to this embodiment, the utilization rate of carbon resources produced within the system can be increased, and the promotion of resource recycling can be further supported. 【0184】 (Sixth Embodiment) In the sixth embodiment, an example of outputting environmental load information will be described. Figure 19 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a display screen 30 that includes environmental load information. The display screen 30 shown in Figure 19 is an example of a screen that is displayed on a terminal device 2c of a polymer manufacturer and a terminal device 2d of a product manufacturer, etc., based on display screen information provided by the information processing device 1 in response to a request for environmental load information via an information code. 【0185】 The display screen 30 includes detailed information on hydrocarbon compounds, such as the hydrocarbon compound ID, hydrocarbon compound manufacturer, CO2 emissions, characteristics, and carbon credits of the hydrocarbon compound subject to environmental impact information display. The display screen 30 may also display, as shown in Figure 19, the mixing ratio of each hydrocarbon compound when multiple types of hydrocarbon compounds are mixed (for example, the ratio derived from refined oil, the ratio derived from alcohol, and the ratio derived from fossil resources), component analysis information of the hydrocarbon compound, certification information, and the origin, rank, and mixing ratio of the refined oil or alcohol used as raw material for the hydrocarbon compound. The information processing device 1 reads the information to be displayed on the display screen 30 based on the information stored in the generation information DB 121 and the manufacturing information DB 122, and generates and outputs screen information for displaying the read information. 【0186】 The following additional information is disclosed regarding the embodiments described above. (Note 1) Production information regarding the production of generated oil in production facilities that produce generated oil from waste polymers used in the manufacture of hydrocarbon compounds is acquired for each of the said production facilities. Each acquired generation information is stored in association with the identification information of the generation facility. An information processing method in which a computer performs the processing. (Note 2) The scheme for collecting the generated oil includes a first scheme for collecting the generated oil produced at the production facility of the waste polymer generator, a second scheme for collecting the generated oil produced at the production facility of an intermediary that recovers the waste polymer, and a third scheme for collecting the waste polymer and producing the generated oil at the production facility of a hydrocarbon compound manufacturer. The generated information relating to the second scheme includes information about the waste generators who are trading partners of the intermediary, The generated information relating to the third scheme includes information on the emitters of the manufacturer's business partners. The information processing method described in Appendix 1. (Note 3) The aforementioned generation information includes the recovery route of the waste polymer. The information processing method described in Appendix 1 or Appendix 2. (Note 4) The aforementioned production information includes the rank of the produced oil produced at the production facility. The information processing method described in any one of the appendices 1 through 3. (Note 5) An incentive is provided to the production facility according to the rank of the produced oil. The information processing method described in Appendix 4. (Note 6) We obtain the component analysis information of the aforementioned produced oil, Based on the correspondence between the component analysis information of the generated oil and the production record of hydrocarbon compounds using the generated oil, the rank of the generated oil is determined according to the acquired component analysis information. The information processing method described in Appendix 4 or Appendix 5. (Note 7) Based on the rank of the generated oil, we propose a recommended recovery plan for waste polymers. The information processing method described in any one of the appendices 4 through 6. (Note 8) Manufacturing information relating to the production of the hydrocarbon compound using the aforementioned generated oil is obtained, The production information corresponding to the produced oil and the manufacturing information of the hydrocarbon compound are stored in association. The information processing method described in any one of the appendices 1 through 7. (Note 9) The manufacturing information includes operating data and efficiency data of the hydrocarbon compound manufacturing apparatus. The information processing method described in Appendix 8. (Note 10) The manufacturing information includes the mixing ratio of each generated oil when the hydrocarbon compound is produced using a plurality of the generated oils. The information processing method described in Appendix 8 or Appendix 9. (Note 11) The manufacturing information includes the mixing ratio of the oil-derived component and the fossil resource-derived component when the hydrocarbon compound is produced using the oil-derived component and the fossil resource-derived component. The information processing method described in any one of the appendices 8 to 10. (Note 12) In proportion to the ratio of the oil-derived components to the total of the oil-derived components and the fossil resource-derived components, a portion of the hydrocarbon compounds will be allocated to hydrocarbon compounds derived from sustainable resources. The information processing method described in Appendix 11. (Note 13) The manufacturing information includes certification information from a predetermined certification system regarding the environmental contribution of the hydrocarbon compound. The information processing method described in any one of the appendices 8 through 12. (Note 14) The manufacturing information includes information on the hydrocarbon compound produced from the generated oil or impurities contained in the generated oil. The information processing method described in any one of the appendices 8 through 13. (Note 15) The manufacturing information includes the content of isotopic elements in the light olefin contained in the hydrocarbon compound. The information processing method described in any one of the appendices 8 through 14. (Note 16) The aforementioned generation information includes CO2 emissions related to the generated oil. The information processing method described in any one of the appendices 1 through 15. (Note 17) The total CO2 emissions from the production of the oil to the production of the hydrocarbon compound are obtained based on the CO2 emissions related to the oil and the CO2 emissions related to the hydrocarbon compound using the oil. The acquired total CO2 emissions are stored in association with the identification information of the hydrocarbon compound. The information processing method described in Appendix 16. (Note 18) By obtaining carbon credits based on the aforementioned total CO2 emissions, The acquired carbon credits are stored. The information processing method described in Appendix 17. (Note 19) Based on the aforementioned production information or the production information of the hydrocarbon compound using the aforementioned produced oil, recommended operating conditions, recommended catalyst replacement timing, recommended maintenance timing, or recommended mixing ratio of the produced oil for the production of the hydrocarbon compound are derived. The information processing method described in any one of the appendices 1 through 15. (Note 20) The aforementioned production information includes the origin of the waste polymer used in the production of the aforementioned oil. The information processing method described in any one of the appendices 1 through 19. (Note 21) The aforementioned production information includes pre-treatment or post-treatment performed by the production facility when producing the oil. The information processing method described in any one of the appendices 1 through 20. (Note 22) The aforementioned production information includes the packaging, transportation method, transportation distance, or lot number of the produced oil during transportation. The information processing method described in any one of the appendices 1 through 21. (Note 23) The aforementioned generated oil includes pyrolysis oil from waste polymers, or synthesis gas derived from waste polymers, or Fischer-Tropsch synthetic oil obtained by Fischer-Tropsch synthesis of CO2 generated during the gasification or incineration of waste polymers. The information processing method described in any one of the appendices 1 through 22. (Note 24) Production information regarding the production of generated oil in production facilities that produce generated oil from waste polymers used in the manufacture of hydrocarbon compounds is acquired for each of the said production facilities. Each acquired generation information is stored in association with the identification information of the generation facility. An information processing device equipped with a processing unit. (Note 25) Production information regarding the production of generated oil in production facilities that produce generated oil from waste polymers used in the manufacture of hydrocarbon compounds is acquired for each of the said production facilities. Each acquired generation information is stored in association with the identification information of the generation facility. A computer program that instructs a computer to perform a process. 【0187】 The embodiments disclosed herein should be considered in all respects to be illustrative and not restrictive. The technical features described in each embodiment can be combined with each other, and the scope of the present invention is intended to include all modifications within the claims and equivalents thereof. The sequences shown in each embodiment are not limiting, and within the bounds of consistency, the order of each processing step may be changed, and multiple processes may be executed in parallel. The processing entity for each process is not limiting, and within the bounds of consistency, the processing of each device may be executed by other devices. 【0188】 The matters described in each embodiment can be combined with each other. Furthermore, the independent and dependent claims described in the claims can be combined with each other in any combination, regardless of the form of reference. In addition, the claims use a form in which claims referencing two or more other claims (multi-claim form), but are not limited to this. A form in which multi-claims referencing at least one multi-claim (multi-multi-claim) may also be used. [Explanation of symbols] 【0189】 100 Carbon Cycle Systems 1. Information Processing Device 11 Processing Section 12 Storage section 13 Communications Department 1P Program 1A Recording medium 2 Terminal devices

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[Claim 1] Production information regarding the production of generated oil in production facilities that produce generated oil from waste polymers used in the manufacture of hydrocarbon compounds is acquired for each of the said production facilities. Each acquired generation information is stored in association with the identification information of the generation facility. An information processing method in which a computer performs the processing. [Claim 2] The aforementioned oil collection scheme includes a first scheme for collecting the oil produced at the production facility of the waste polymer generator, a second scheme for collecting the oil produced at the production facility of an intermediary recovering the waste polymer, and a third scheme for collecting the waste polymer and producing the oil at the production facility of a hydrocarbon compound manufacturer. The generated information relating to the second scheme includes information about the waste generators who are trading partners of the intermediary, The generated information relating to the third scheme includes information on the emitters of the manufacturer's business partners. The information processing method according to claim 1. [Claim 3] The aforementioned generation information includes the recovery route of the waste polymer. The information processing method according to claim 1. [Claim 4] The aforementioned production information includes the rank of the produced oil produced at the production facility. The information processing method according to claim 1. [Claim 5] An incentive is provided to the production facility according to the rank of the produced oil. The information processing method according to claim 4. [Claim 6] We obtain the component analysis information of the aforementioned produced oil, Based on the correspondence between the component analysis information of the generated oil and the production record of hydrocarbon compounds using the generated oil, the rank of the generated oil is determined according to the acquired component analysis information. The information processing method according to claim 4. [Claim 7] Based on the rank of the generated oil, we propose a recommended recovery plan for waste polymers. The information processing method according to claim 4. [Claim 8] Manufacturing information relating to the production of the hydrocarbon compound using the aforementioned generated oil is obtained, The production information corresponding to the produced oil and the manufacturing information of the hydrocarbon compound are stored in association. The information processing method according to claim 1. [Claim 9] The manufacturing information includes operating data and efficiency data of the hydrocarbon compound manufacturing apparatus. The information processing method according to claim 8. [Claim 10] The manufacturing information includes the mixing ratio of each generated oil when the hydrocarbon compound is produced using a plurality of the generated oils. The information processing method according to claim 8. [Claim 11] The manufacturing information includes the mixing ratio of the oil-derived component and the fossil resource-derived component when the hydrocarbon compound is produced using the oil-derived component and the fossil resource-derived component. The information processing method according to claim 8. [Claim 12] In proportion to the ratio of the oil-derived components to the total of the oil-derived components and the fossil resource-derived components, a portion of the hydrocarbon compounds will be allocated to hydrocarbon compounds derived from sustainable resources. The information processing method according to claim 11. [Claim 13] The manufacturing information includes certification information from a predetermined certification system regarding the environmental contribution of the hydrocarbon compound. The information processing method according to claim 8. [Claim 14] The manufacturing information includes information on the hydrocarbon compound produced from the generated oil or impurities contained in the generated oil. The information processing method according to claim 8. [Claim 15] The manufacturing information includes the content of isotopic elements in the light olefin contained in the hydrocarbon compound. The information processing method according to claim 8. [Claim 16] The aforementioned generation information is related to the CO2 used in the generated oil. 2 Including the amount The information processing method according to claim 1. [Claim 17] CO related to the aforementioned produced oil 2 CO emissions and CO2 related to the hydrocarbon compound using the generated oil 2 Total CO2 emissions from the production of the generated oil to the manufacture of the hydrocarbon compound 2 Obtain emissions, Acquired total CO 2 The emissions are stored in association with the identification information of the hydrocarbon compound. The information processing method according to claim 16. [Claim 18] The aforementioned total CO2 2 By obtaining carbon credits based on emissions, The acquired carbon credits are stored. The information processing method according to claim 17. [Claim 19] Based on the aforementioned production information or the production information of the hydrocarbon compound using the aforementioned produced oil, recommended operating conditions, recommended catalyst replacement timing, recommended maintenance timing, or recommended mixing ratio of the produced oil for the production of the hydrocarbon compound are derived. The information processing method according to claim 1. [Claim 20] The aforementioned production information includes the origin of the waste polymer used in the production of the aforementioned oil. The information processing method according to claim 1. [Claim 21] The aforementioned production information includes pre-treatment or post-treatment performed by the production facility when producing the oil. The information processing method according to claim 1. [Claim 22] The aforementioned production information includes the packaging, transportation method, transportation distance, or lot number of the produced oil during transportation. The information processing method according to claim 1. [Claim 23] The aforementioned generated oil is thermal decomposition oil from waste polymers or synthesis gas derived from waste polymers, or CO2 generated during the gasification or incineration of waste polymers. 2 Includes Fischer-Tropsch synthetic oil obtained by Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. The information processing method according to claim 1. [Claim 24] Production information regarding the production of generated oil in production facilities that produce generated oil from waste polymers used in the manufacture of hydrocarbon compounds is acquired for each of the said production facilities. Each acquired generation information is stored in association with the identification information of the generation facility. An information processing device equipped with a processing unit. [Claim 25] Production information regarding the production of generated oil in production facilities that produce generated oil from waste polymers used in the manufacture of hydrocarbon compounds is acquired for each of the said production facilities. Each acquired generation information is stored in association with the identification information of the generation facility. A computer program that instructs a computer to perform a process.

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