The Future of Earth and Biodiversity Week
Hydrogen Energy Ministerial Meeting
Hydrogen and Ammonia Division, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy
Discussion
- Hydrogen society
- Decarbonisation
| Transmission of simultaneous interpretation | Not provided |
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| Language of interpretation | English |
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- Time and
Date of
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2025.09.15[Mon]
13:30 ～ 15:00
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- Venue
- Theme Weeks Connect (Outside Venue)
- Hilton Osaka（9-8, Umeda 1-Chome, Osaka, Japan)
Programme details
As an opportunity for relevant countries and international organizations to align their efforts and enhance collaboration on the promotion of hydrogen utilization on a global scale, the Hydrogen Energy Ministerial Meeting was held in Japan in 2018 for the first time and marks its seventh occurrence this year. We will work to further strengthen international cooperation to maintain and expand the momentum towards realizing a hydrogen society.
Reports
【Reflection】
The 7th Hydrogen Energy Ministerial Meeting was held in Osaka, in conjunction with the Ministerial Meeting on Sustainable Fuels, welcoming participation from 30 countries and organizations, including those with established hydrogen strategies and international organizations such as the International Energy Agency (IEA).
During the meeting, IEA delivered a presentation for the launch of its Global Hydrogen Review 2025. In addition, participating countries and organizations confirmed steady progress towards the social implementation of hydrogen and engaged in discussions on the importance and actions towards further demand creation, reflected in the Chair's Summary.
At lunch, as efforts to offer participants "tasty" experience of hydrogen-powered socierty, hydrogen-cooked chicken and hydrogen-roasted coffee were served. In addition, companies showcased items and panels related to sustainable fuels and hydrogen, including a flex-fuel hybrid vehicle and hydrogen-powered motorcycle.
Following the meeting, an excursion was organized in collaboration with EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, to provide participants firsthand experience of Japan’s techonologies aimed at advancing the social implementation of sustainable fuels and hydrogen and ammonia. The excursion included:
A) Ride on Japan’s first e-fuel powered EXPO Shuttle Bus
B) Cruise on Mahoroba, Japan’s first hydrogen fuel cell-powered commercial passenger ship
C) Glance of Suiso Frontier, world’s first liquefied hydrogen carrier
D) Visit to the Future City Pavilion, featuring next-generation technologies such as the hydrogen-powered off-road personal mobility vehicle “Corleo” and “Wind Hunter,” a next-generation green hydrogen production/supply vessel which use power generated from the propulsion of sailing
E) Visit to the Gas Pavilion Obake Wonderland, promoting Japan’s vision for achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, including the utilization of e-methane.
By hosting the Hydrogen Energy Ministerial Meeting in conjunction with the EXPO, not only were participants able to share insights with participating countries on global hydrogen policy trends and future international collaboration, but were also able to experience Japan’s technological and its capabilities toward realizing a hydrogen society. Building on the outcomes of this meeting, we will continue to work with countries around the world to stimulate demand for hydrogen and ammonia.
【Post EXPO Initiatives】
To expand the supply and utilization of hydrogen, it is essential to establish a comprehensive supply chain that connects production, transportation, and utilization. In this context, creating reliable and predictable demand is of critical importance.
At the Ministerial Meeting, discussions on demand creation were actively conducted. Key topics included the need for consistent integrated development of policy support and regulatory frameworks, infrastructure development, and international collaboration on standards and specifications, reflected in the Chair’s Summary.
As Chair, towards establishing large-scale hydrogen supply chains, we will continue to promote integrated policy support and regulatory framework, as well as international cooperation.
In addition, we will continue to share developments and discuss challenges for policy coordination at the Hydrogen Energy Ministerial Meeting.
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The Future of Earth and Biodiversity Week
Hydrogen Energy Ministerial Meeting
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2025.09.15[Mon]
13:30～15:00
(Venue Open 13:30)
- Theme Weeks Connect (Outside Venue)
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