Kansai Electric Power's Hydrogen Co-firing Project Seminar: Current Status and Future Prospects

On May 23, 2025, Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. will host a seminar at Hearton Hall in Osaka, focusing on the current implementation and future strategies of the hydrogen co-firing demonstration project in thermal power generation. Kyosuke Kitazawa, the head of the Thermal Development Department, will deliver insights into the project and its critical role in achieving low-carbon energy solutions.

Seminar Overview

The seminar is organized by the Japan Planning Institute (JPI) and will delve into the initiatives reflective of Japan's 7th Strategic Energy Plan, which underscores practical transformations necessary for achieving low-carbon targets by 2040. This includes a renewed focus on maintaining supply capabilities and the flexibility of thermal power generation. As we progress towards carbon neutrality, innovation in low-carbon technologies for thermal power becomes essential.

Key Topics to be Addressed

1. Trends in Energy Policy and Company Situations
a. Overview of the 7th Strategic Energy Plan
b. Current status of energy source development and renewable energy adoption
c. The company’s Zero Carbon Roadmap

2. Challenges in Low-Carbon Technology for Thermal Power
a. Overview of major initiatives
b. Challenges in technology development and practical application
c. Supportive policies and diffusion strategies

3. Latest Developments in the Company's Initiatives
a. CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage)
- Collaborative research on CO2 separation and capture technology with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
- Participation and cooperation in CO2 marine transport technology development and demonstration tests
- Undertaking design work for advanced CCS projects
b. Hydrogen
- Hydrogen co-firing power generation demonstration during the Osaka-Kansai Expo as part of the Green Innovation Fund

4. Interactive Q&A Session
5. Networking Opportunity
Participants will have the unique opportunity to exchange business cards and network with both the speaker and fellow attendees, thus broadening their professional connections to aid in business expansion.

Participation Details

- Date and Time: May 23, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (JST)
- Location: Hearton Hall, Nippon Life Midosuji Building, 12F, 4-2-4 Minamisenba, Chuo-ku, Osaka
- Registration Fee: 37,270 yen (tax included) per participant. Discounts available for multiple attendees and for representatives from local government bodies.

For further details and registration, please visit JPI Seminar Registration.

Post-Seminar Information

After the seminar, participants will have the chance to ask questions and connect with the speaker. Establishing connections among attendees can prove beneficial for future collaborations or business innovations. JPI has been providing high-value real-time seminars for over 50 years, bridging knowledge between governmental, corporate, and civilian sectors to support national projects and policy formulations.

For inquiries, please contact:
Japan Planning Institute
Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0047
Phone: 03-5793-9761
Fax: 03-5793-9767
Website: Japan Planning Institute