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Seminar Announcement: Latest Trends in Decarbonized Fuel

On April 7, 2026, a significant seminar hosted by JPI (Japan Planning Institute) will take place, focusing on the latest advancements in decarbonized fuels, such as synthetic fuel and biofuels. The event will feature a keynote speech by Kondo Motohiro, a distinguished member of the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry’s subcommittee on decarbonized fuel policy.

Seminars Details

• - Date and Time: April 7, 2026, from 13:30 to 15:30 (UTC)
• - Location: Online and on-site availability (Note: archives are accessible post-event)
• - Speaker: Kondo Motohiro, Professor at Aichi Institute of Technology

Seminar Overview

The seminar will delve into global efforts for sustainable fuel increase, as highlighted by the recent announcement from the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30). Brazil, as the chair nation, along with Japan and Italy, issued the “Belem Sustainable Fuel Quadruple Declaration”, urging countries to enlarge the use of sustainable fuels that contribute to decarbonization. In Japan, the Ministry’s decarbonized fuel subcommittee engages in discussions to develop actionable measures for accelerating the integration of these fuels.

Key Topics Covered

1. Overview of Japan's Decarbonization Policies
- Actions aimed at 2040
- Major support measures, regulations, and systems

2. Trends in Decarbonized Fuels
- Synthetic fuels (e-fuels)
- Bioethanol blended gasoline
- Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
- Biodiesel

3. Transferring Environmental Value
- Current state of carbon pricing
- Initiatives for transferring environmental value

4. Conclusion
5. Q&A Session
6. Networking and Exchange
Participants will have the unique opportunity to engage in direct discussions with the speaker, fostering networking that transcends industry boundaries, thereby unlocking invaluable insights and potential collaborations.

Attendance Information

• - Formats Available:

- In-person attendance (archive not included)
- Live streaming (archive not included)
- Archive access post-event

Attendees choosing in-person or live streaming can opt for an additional archive viewing at a special rate of ¥18,500 (tax included).

Fees

• - Individual: ¥37,210 (tax included)
• - For two or more from the same organization: ¥32,210 (tax included)
• - Special rate for local government representatives: ¥11,000 (tax included for up to two people attending in person or via live stream)

For more information and registration, visit here.

Post-Seminar Engagement

Participants will have opportunities to ask questions to the speaker after the seminar. Engaging with the instructor and fellow attendees helps build a valuable network that may lead to new business ventures.

Contact Information

Japan Planning Institute
5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 106-0047, Japan
Phone: 03-5793-9761
Fax: 03-5793-9767
Website: jpi.co.jp

About JPI

For over 50 years, JPI has been a pivotal bridge between government, industry, and academia, providing exclusive seminars tailored to senior executives and decision-makers involving national policies and projects aimed at fostering national intelligence.