Japan Energy Summit and Exhibition Hosts and Sponsors Demonstrate the Importance of Accelerating Decarbonisation
2024年5月13日 - 11:56AM
JCN Newswire
As the world grapples with the urgent need to transition to
sustainable energy sources and reduce carbon emissions,
international energy giants like JERA, Tokyo Gas, Kraken,
ExxonMobil and more are stepping up to the challenge. They are
spearheading efforts to overcome these global challenges through
strategic collaborations and innovative projects that will be on
the agenda at the Japan Energy Summit & Exhibition from 3-5
June 2024 at Tokyo Big Sight.
Notable speakers slated to speak at Japan Energy Summit and
Exhibition include:
- Shinichi Kihara, Director General for International Policy on
Carbon Neutrality, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
- Izuru Kobayashi, Deputy Director General for Environmental
Affairs, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
- Kadri Simson, Commissioner for Energy, European Commission
- Hon. Brian Jean, ECA, KC, Minister for Energy and Minerals,
Government of Alberta
- Mitsunori Fukuda, Director, Gas Market Office, Agency for Natural
Resources and Energy, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
(METI)
- Kiyoshi Hikino, Director of Power and Gas Market Policy Division,
Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, Ministry of Economy, Trade
and Industry (METI)
- Yuya Hasegawa, Director Energy Resource Development Division,
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
- Eiji Ohira, Director Fuel Cell and Hydrogen, New Energy and
Industrial Technology Development Organization
- Takashi Kawai, Director, Ocean Development and Environment Policy
Division, Maritime Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure,
Transport and Tourism
- Shinichi Sasayama, CEO, President, Representative Executive
Officer, Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.
- Junya Tawa, Senior Managing Executive Officer, Chief Strategy
Officer and Head of the Planning Division, JERA Co., Inc.
- Takayuki Ueda, President & CEO, INPEX CORPORATION
- H.E. Rachmat Kaimuddin, Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and
Transportation Coordination, Coordinating Ministry of Maritime
Affairs and Investment of the Republic of Indonesia
- Helle Kristoffersen, President of Asia & member of the
Executive Committee, TotalEnergies
- Kathy Wu, Regional President Asia Pacific, Gas & Low Carbon
Energy, bp
- Irtiza Sayyed, President of Asia Pacific, Low Carbon Solutions,
ExxonMobil
Highlighting their commitment, JERA, Japan's largest power
generation company, will return as the Co-Host of the event. Yuichi
Shimada, Executive Officer, Head of Public Relations Group at JERA
said regarding their participation: "As the largest power producer
in Japan and a top-tier energy company worldwide, JERA is committed
to developing cutting-edge solutions for a new era. We are proud to
take the lead in developing a low-carbon fuel supply chain and to
present the world's first fuel substitution demonstration project.
By participating in the Japan Energy Summit & Exhibition, we
are happy to showcase our advancements and look forward to
fostering more collaborations with industry partners toward a
decarbonised future."
Another participant of the leading international energy event is
Co-Host Tokyo Gas, who is a pioneer in LNG introduction to Japan
and now provides energy solutions globally. "To realise a net-zero
world, innovation to decarbonise gas and electricity is essential.
We are developing methanation technologies, which recycles CO2,
alongside the expansion of renewable power sources, and are making
moves to replace city gas with "e-methane," Yumiko Yao, Executive
Officer, Senior General Manager of LNG Business Dept, Tokyo Gas
said.
"Tokyo Gas is at the forefront of integrating innovative
technologies to meet Japan's energy needs sustainably.
Participation in the Japan Energy Summit & Exhibition is
pivotal in driving this transformation. As Co-Host of the Japan
Energy Summit and Exhibition, we are pleased to help exemplify
actionable steps towards a sustainable energy future," Yao
continued.
Christopher Hudson, President of dmg events, the organiser of the
event, said: "The Japan Energy Summit & Exhibition serves as a
platform for change, demonstrating the power of collaboration and
innovation in the energy sector." He added: "This event facilitates
connections which set the scene for the ground-breaking
partnerships that lead to actionable solutions for a sustainable
future. Our co-hosts and sponsors all play an important role in
leading decarbonisation efforts to achieve a better future for
all."
Japan Energy Summit & Exhibition will be headlined by an
address by Shinichi Kihara, Director General for International
Policy on Carbon Neutrality Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
(METI) discussing the role that the Asia Zero Emissions Community
(AZEC) will play in decarbonising the region. This will be followed
by another crucial session for setting the tone of the event,
senior officials from INPEX and TotalEnergies will be discussing
the importance of strengthening global ties to achieve energy
security.
Event sponsors include JERA, Tokyo Gas, Kraken, Exxonmobil,
TotalEnergies, Cheniere, Rystad Energy, RWE, Engie and Vortexa who
will join 100 other companies to showcase their collaborative
contributions to propelling the energy transition within the
exhibition and through the summit sessions. The convergence of
industry leaders and innovators at the Japan Energy Summit &
Exhibition highlights the importance of partnerships across sectors
to achieve a carbon-neutral future.
About the event
The Japan Energy Summit & Exhibition, taking place on 3-5 June
2024 in Tokyo is a pivotal event designed to accelerate Japan's
transition to a sustainable and carbon-neutral future. As a global
economic leader and technological innovator, Japan is setting the
stage for an ambitious energy transformation that aligns with its
environmental commitments and economic aspirations.
The event creates an environment for fostering a cross-sector
collaboration for a diverse energy system, investing in climate
technology across the energy value chain, ensuring energy security
through strategic partnerships, decarbonising industries for a
sustainable economic future, and promoting an inclusive and just
transition. For more information, visit
www.japanenergyevent.com.
About the organiser
dmg events is a global exhibitions and publishing company,
established in 1989 and operating with 13 offices around the world.
With a vast portfolio of over 80 exhibitions annually, we attract
more than 1 million visitors, positioning us as one of the leading
players in the industry. This global portfolio works closely with
key stakeholders across the industry to facilitate pragmatic
dialogue, serving as platforms for the latest discussions at the
forefront of change.
Over recent years dmg events has significantly expanded operations
to achieve impressive growth in emerging and mature markets. With
new events continually being launched to adapt to changing market
conditions, evolving with the industry, live events remain a focal
point, providing a mix of exhibitions, conferences, certified
workshops, technical seminars, clubs and leadership roundtables.
www.dmgevents.com
Media Registration
Please register an application in order to secure your media pass,
which provides access to all conference sessions* and
exhibitions.
Register here
(www.japanenergyevent.com/media-centre/media-registration/).
We look forward to your participation in Tokyo for an insightful
overview of Asia's evolving energy landscape.
*Subject to restriction and change
For more details on the events, please visit:
Japan Energy Summit & Exhibition
(https://www.japanenergyevent.com/)
Media contacts:
Diana Estella Peter
Public Relations' Executive
Rothman & Roman
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Tashan Kassey
Public Relations Account Director
Rothman & Roman
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E-mail: tashan.kassey@rothmanasia.com
Source: dmg events
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