Unlocking Energy Market Insights: A Comprehensive Seminar on Capacity and Supply Adjustments

Energy Pool Japan's CEO, Takashi Ichimura, will lead an informative seminar titled "Learning from Zero: Capacity Markets, Supply Adjustment Markets, and Simultaneous Markets" on June 5, 2026. This seminar is the second of a two-part series aimed at demystifying the intricate workings of the energy market, focusing on critical topics such as capacity and supply adjustments.

Seminar Overview

Scheduled for June 5 from 1 PM to 3 PM JST, the seminar will be delivered through a live Zoom webinar, with options for archived viewing available for two weeks. Participants can engage with expert insights and foster a deeper understanding of pressing issues in the electricity sector. The first session took place on May 22, 2026, and was archived for accessibility.

What to Expect

The seminar is particularly timely, given the increasing geopolitical risks and economic security concerns that are reshaping energy policies globally. From tumultuous events in the Middle East to potential disruptions in supply chains, the dynamic landscape underscores the necessity of securing reliable energy supplies, making this discussion highly relevant.

Ichimura will guide participants through the foundational concepts of the electricity market, addressing the ongoing electricity system reforms initiated to enhance competition and efficiency. He will highlight the challenges posed by recent global events on electricity supply and demand, emphasizing the strategic importance of maintaining stability in energy supplies.

Key Topics

1. Understanding Electricity System Reforms: Revisiting the objectives and achievements of past reform initiatives and how they've evolved in the face of new challenges.
2. Diving into Supply Adjustment Markets: Exploring the fundamental reasons for the existence of these markets, their key components, and their future trajectories.
3. Products Traded in the Supply Adjustment Market: A detailed look at the various types of adjustments, including first, second, and tertiary adjustments.
4. Current Status of System Design: Analyzing the transition from supply adjustment to simultaneous markets and the latest design considerations, ensuring alignment with international standards and practices.
5. 2050 Vision: Discussing prospective developments in energy adjustments in the lead-up to 2050, with an emphasis on sustainability and resilience.

Throughout the seminar, there will also be an opportunity for participants to ask questions and clarify any concepts that may arise during the discussions, fostering an interactive learning experience.

About Energy Pool Japan

Takashi Ichimura, in addition to his CEO role at Energy Pool Japan, serves as a member of several influential councils under Japan’s Agency for Natural Resources and Energy. His extensive involvement in formulating energy policy highlights his expertise and the significant insights he will be sharing during this seminar.

How to Register

Interested participants can register through the SSK (Shin Shakai Shisutemu Sougou Kenkyujo) website. The research institute has been a prominent provider of corporate seminars since its establishment, curating around 500 sessions annually to support business growth amidst shifting market dynamics.

For more details, feel free to reach out to SSK via:

- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 03-5532-8850
- Website: SSK21

This seminar not only caters to energy professionals but also to anyone interested in understanding how current global trends affect the future landscape of energy supply and stability.