Transitioning from Demonstration to Implementation of Hydrogen and Ammonia Fuel Ships

Seminar on Hydrogen and Ammonia Fuel Ships

On July 7, 2026, the Japan Planning Institute (JPI) will host a seminar titled "Transitioning from Demonstration to Implementation of Hydrogen and Ammonia Fuel Ships." This event will feature Dr. Chiharu Kawakita, the leader of the Next-Generation Ships Team at the National Institute of New Energy and Industrial Technology Development (NEDO). The seminar will delve into the pivotal transition points for hydrogen and ammonia fuel ships as they move from demonstration phases to societal implementation.

Key Insights from the Seminar

Participants can expect to gain valuable insights on the following:

- Progression and commercialization pathways for hydrogen and ammonia fuel ships.
- Identification of specific bottlenecks across technology, regulations, and market.
- Introduction scenarios and decision-making points with a view towards 2030 and beyond.

Audience

This seminar is primarily aimed at professionals from various sectors:

- Management and technology strategy departments in shipping, shipbuilding, and maritime-related businesses.
- Business development and investment departments involved in energy (hydrogen and ammonia).
- Infrastructure investment and decarbonization personnel from trading companies and financial institutions.
- Departments related to shipping and energy policy in local government.

Overview of the Seminar

The global shipping industry is rapidly advancing towards a structure designed to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by around 2050, under the guidance of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). By 2030, the full-scale adoption of zero-emission ships is deemed unavoidable. In Japan, the initiative is being propelled by the Green Innovation Fund, which supports the development and demonstration of next-generation ships fueled by hydrogen and ammonia as a national project.

Dr. Kawakita will emphasize not only the technical aspects but also key questions such as "Where do we currently stand?", "What are the bottlenecks?", and "When and where can we expect commercialization?" The seminar will provide a clear and informative overview of the current development status of hydrogen and ammonia fuel ships, as well as the challenges and outlook for their societal implementation.

Seminar Topics

1. International Regulations and Overall Project Overview
- The overarching trends towards decarbonization in international shipping.
- The significance of 2030 as a turning point.
- Strategic positioning of the Green Innovation Fund project for next-generation ship development.

2. Current Status of Hydrogen Fuel Ships
- Defining what a hydrogen fuel ship is.
- Progress in the development of hydrogen fuel ships under the Green Innovation Fund.
- Analysis of issues for societal implementation (Hydrogen perspective).

3. Current Status of Ammonia Fuel Ships
- Roles of ammonia fuel ships and their relationship with hydrogen.
- Demonstration status of ammonia fuel ships under the Green Innovation Fund.
- Exploration of issues to consider for commercialization (Ammonia perspective).

4. Turning Point for Societal Implementation
- Bottlenecks across technology, regulations, and market dynamics.
- Practical introduction scenarios looking beyond 2030.

5. Related Q&A Session

6. Networking Opportunities
Participants will have the rare chance to interact directly with Dr. Kawakita and engage in Q&A sessions post-seminar, facilitating networking that transcends industry boundaries. This is an invaluable opportunity to obtain practical information and forge new partnerships within the context of the JPI seminar.

Participation Options

Participants can choose from the following:

- In-person attendance (does not include archive streaming)
- Live streaming attendance (does not include archive streaming)
- Archive streaming attendance

Those attending in-person or via live streaming may add archive streaming at a special fee of 18,500 yen (tax included).

Participation Fee

- Individual: 37,880 yen (tax included)
- For every additional participant (from the same organization and registering simultaneously): 32,880 yen (tax included)
- Special rate for up to two participants from local public organizations: 11,000 yen (tax included, limited to in-person or live streaming attendance)

For more details and to register, visit this link.

After the seminar, we will also facilitate any questions directed towards the lecturer, further aiding in the development of personal networks among participants and the potential for new business opportunities.

Contact Information

Japan Planning Institute, Inc.
5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047, Japan
Tel: 03-5793-9761
Fax: 03-5793-9767
Website: JPI

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