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Seminar Overview: Understanding Hydrogen Gas Engines

On August 28, 2026, the Japan Planning Institute (JPI) will host an informative seminar focused on the latest advancements in large hydrogen gas engines developed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries. The seminar will be conducted by Mr. Sekai Miyamoto, the head of the Energy Systems Research Department at Kawasaki's Technical Development Headquarters. His extensive experience of over 20 years in engine development, including research on hydrogen combustion, uniquely positions him to share vital insights into this rapidly evolving field.

Key Topics of Discussion

The seminar will address various essential aspects of deploying large hydrogen gas engines as a distributed power source. Participants can expect to learn about:

• - Establishing criteria for the adoption of large hydrogen gas engines in distributed power systems.
• - The technological progression from hydrogen co-firing to dedicated hydrogen combustion systems, including applicable scenarios.
• - Designing the connection between hydrogen supply chains and power generation activities.

Industry Relevance

This event is tailored for professionals in the following sectors:

• - Power and gas companies focusing on generation and business planning.
• - Manufacturing sectors engaged in energy and decarbonization initiatives.
• - Infrastructure operators, including data centers, tasked with equipment planning.
• - Corporate planning divisions investigating the integration of renewable and distributed energy sources.

Policy Context

As outlined in the 7th Basic Energy Plan, which was decided by the government in February 2025, there is a strong emphasis on making renewable energy a primary power source, along with enhancing system infrastructure and maintaining long-term stable power generation capabilities. This comes in response to the recent uptick in domestic electricity demand due to developments in AI and the expansion of data centers. Utilizing hydrogen, ammonia, and Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) technologies for decarbonizing electricity generation is becoming increasingly critical.

Seminar Content Outline

1. Overview and history of Kawasaki Heavy Industries
2. Trends in the power and energy sectors
3. Overview and achievements of the Kawasaki Green Gas Engine
4. Building the international hydrogen supply chain
5. Development of hydrogen co-firing gas engines
6. Development of dedicated hydrogen gas engines
7. Q&A session
8. Networking event for in-person participants (exclusive to onsite attendees)

This seminar will provide a valuable opportunity for direct interaction with the speaker, allowing for an engaging Q&A session, and facilitating networking among participants from various industries. Attendees can exchange insights and explore potential collaborative efforts.

Participation Options

• - Onsite Attendance (Archive access not included)
• - Live Stream (Archive access not included)
• - Archive Access only

For those attending onsite or via live stream, an additional special fee of 18,500 JPY (tax included) is available for archive access.

Registration Fees

• - Individual: 37,760 JPY (tax included)
• - Two or more from the same organization: 32,760 JPY each (tax included / simultaneous application required)
• - Local government employees: Up to two participants for 11,000 JPY (tax included / onsite/live stream only / same attendance method)

For more details and to register, please visit this link.

Post-Seminar Follow-up

After the seminar, questions for the speaker and networking among participants will be facilitated. This format is particularly beneficial for developing networking connections that lead to new business opportunities.

About JPI

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