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JPI Seminar on CCS Initiatives

On May 14, 2026, Japan's Planning Institute (JPI) will host an insightful seminar exploring the progress and future direction of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) initiatives in Japan. The event will feature Kikuko Shindachi, a member of the Economic and Industry Ministry's CCS Working Group, who will delve into the institutional updates regarding CCS efforts in Japan.

CCS is recognized as a crucial strategy for achieving Japan’s carbon neutrality goal by 2050, especially in sectors where reducing emissions poses significant challenges. As part of this ongoing effort, the seminar will provide an overview of the current legal frameworks, recent developments, and the expected trajectory of policy discussions surrounding CCS initiatives.

Seminar Overview

The seminar will cover the following critical points:
1. Policy Positioning
- Understanding CCS as a tool for achieving carbon neutrality.
- CCS’s role in Japan's green growth strategy.

2. Legal Framework Developments
- The CCS Business Act and related government regulations.

3. Discussions for Institutional Refinement
- Current discussions related to CCS support measures and operational frameworks.

4. Future Challenges and Prospects
- Anticipated challenges and open issues concerning the roll-out of CCS initiatives in the future.

5. Q&A Session
- Opportunity for audience interaction and in-depth discussion with the speaker.

6. Networking Opportunity
- Attendees will have the chance to connect beyond typical industry boundaries, fostering valuable relationships and potential collaborations.

Format and Participation

Participants can choose from various attendance options:

• - On-site attendance (note, archived streaming not included)
• - Live streaming attendance (also excluding archived streaming)
• - Archived streaming attendance

For on-site and live-stream attendees, there is the option to add archived streaming access for a special price of ¥18,500 (tax included).

Registration Fees:

• - Individual: ¥37,280 (tax included)
• - Additional participants (same organization, same application): ¥32,280 (tax included)
• - Local government employees: up to two can attend for ¥11,000 (tax included) each (on-site or live-stream only).

For more details and to register, visit the official JPI seminar page.

After the seminar, we encourage continued engagement with the instructor for any inquiries and fostering networking opportunities among participants, which could lead to new business collaborations.

Contact Information

For further inquiries, please contact:

• - Japan Planning Institute
• - Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0047
• - Phone: 03-5793-9761
• - Fax: 03-5793-9767
• - URL: https://www.jpi.co.jp

About JPI

For over fifty years, JPI has served as a bridge connecting government, industries, and academia, providing exclusive information to senior executives involved in national policy and projects. Our seminars are designed to facilitate knowledge sharing that supports effective implementation of national initiatives while fostering a community of like-minded professionals.