The Future of Earth and Biodiversity Week
Ministerial Meeting on Sustainable Fuels
Fuel Supply Infrastructure Policy 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]
10:30 ～ 12:00
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- Venue
- Theme Weeks Connect (Outside Venue)
- Hilton Osaka 8-8, Umeda 1-Chome, Osaka, Japan
Programme details
Sustainable fuels such as biofuels, e-fuels, and e-methane, are gaining attention as potential solutions towards decarbonization in various sectors, including transportation (aviation, shipping, and automotive), as well as residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. This ministerial meeting, being held for the first time, aims to enhance global momentum on sustainable fuels in collaboration with relevant countries and international organizations. This meeting will be co-hosted by Japan and Brazil, as a part of initiative based on the Initiative for Sustainable Fuels and Mobility (ISFM) which was launched during the Japan-Brazil summit in May 2024, as well as with a view to COP30.
Reports
【Reflection】
The Ministerial Meeting on Sustainable Fuels was held for the first time in Osaka, co-chaired by Japan and Brazil and welcoming participation from 34 countries and organizations, in conjunction with the 7th Hydrogen Energy Ministerial Meeting.
During the meeting, IEA presented their outlook that the demand of sustainable fuels will expand globally by at least four times by 2035 from 2024 levels, and participating countries and organizations discussed necessary efforts or the importance of international cooperation and public-private collaboration based on the outlook. Especially, they shared the importance of utilizing sustainable fuels in various sectors such as aviation, maritime, road transport and industry. Japan and Brazil issued a co-chairs' summary after the meeting.
In addition, in order to promote the social implementation of sustainable fuels including hydrogen, an exhibtion was held in the venue including the showcases of a flex-fuel hybrid vehicle and hydrogen-powered motorcycle. Also, hydrogen-cooked chicken and hydrogen-roasted coffee were served to provide the participants with their "tasty" experience of hydrogen-powered society.
After 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 including hydrogen and ammonia. The excursion contained several events as follows:
A) Ride on Japan’s first e-fuel powered bus "EXPO Shuttle Bus"
B) Cruise on "Mahoroba", Japan’s first hydrogen fuel cell-powered commercial passenger ship
C) Observation 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 efforts for achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, including the utilization of e-methane.
By hosting the Ministerial Meeting on Sustainable Fuels in collaboration with the EXPO, the participants of the Ministerial Meeting were not only able to share insights with participating countries on their policies and initiatives but also experience Japan’s technological and its capabilities toward realizing a sustainable society. Building on the outcomes of this meeting, we will continue to work with countries around the world to stimulate the demand of sustainable fuels.
【Post EXPO Initiatives】
To lead this outcome of the Ministerial Meeting to a concrete action, Brazil, the co-chair of the meeting, has launched a pledge on sustainable fuels towards the COP30. This pleadge aims to expand sustainable fuels in various sectors including road transport, with the view to the goal of expanding sustainable fuels use globally by at least four times by 2035 based on the outlook shown by the IEA. Japan will continue to make efforts to expand sustainable fuels, including by taking advantage of various international fora.
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The Future of Earth and Biodiversity Week
Ministerial Meeting on Sustainable Fuels
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2025.09.15[Mon]
10:30～12:00
(Venue Open 10:30)
- Theme Weeks Connect (Outside Venue)
- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
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