＜Overview of the forum＞

“Japan CCS Forum 2025”

Date/Time

December 4, 2025 (Thu) 10:00～16:30 for the forum and
17:00～18:30 for the Networking reception in Japan standard time

Hosted by

Global CCS Institute （GCCSI)

Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC)
Japan Coal Frontier Organization (JCOAL)
Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth (RITE) and
Japan CCS Co., Ltd. (JCCS)

Bellesalle Toranomon, 2F, Sumitomo Fudosan Toranomon Tower, 2-2-1, Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo (Access)

＜Purpose of the forum＞

In Japan, as part of the Green Transformation (GX) strategy to realize carbon neutrality by 2050, preparations have been steadily made for the commercial deployment of CCS by 2030. In 2024, the CCS Business Act was enacted and nine projects were selected as “Advanced CCS Projects” under the FY2024 program. Furthermore, the Seventh Strategic Energy Plan, released in February this year, positions CCS as a core technology for achieving a decarbonized society. In addition, the GX2040 Vision, approved by the Cabinet in February, advances the consideration of support schemes to encourage investment in CCS projects. The implementation of CCS in Japan is expected not only to secure industrial competitiveness but also to contribute to decarbonization across the wider Asia region. Pilot projects are steadily progressing under public-private collaboration, laying the foundation for future commercialization and international deployment.

Against this backdrop, the Japan Office of the Global CCS Institute will once again host the “Japan CCS Forum 2025.” This year’s Forum will focus on CCS projects in the Asia-Pacific region, with a particular emphasis on cross-border deployment. Through panel discussions with policymakers, industry leaders, academia, and international organizations, we will discuss the challenges and opportunities for the social implementation and international expansion of CCS.

10:00

Opening remarks

Keynote Speech 1
”Japan’s CCS Policy ”（Tentative）
Yoshinori Keino
Director, Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage Policy office,
Natural Resource and Fuel Department, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy,
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)

Keynote Speech 2
“JOGMEC’s Initiative toward CCS Business Development ”（Tentative）
Masumi Takanashi
Director, CCS Planning Division,
CCS Project Department, Energy Business Unit,
Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC)

Part I
“CCS Updates in APAC region”
Hiroshi Nambo
Branch Representative – Japan
Global CCS Institute as facilitator

Organizer’s presentation 3
” Global Status of CCS”
Poh Boon Ung
General Manager – Strategic Advocacy, Growth and Engagement
Global CCS Institute

Presentation 4
(CCS Tech related)
Hiroaki Sugimori
Director, Policy and Engagement
1PointFive

Presentation 5
(CCS Tech related)
Chihiro Tobe
Executive Director
The High Pressure Gas Safety Institute of Japan (KHK)

Presentation 6
(CCS Tech related)
GE Vernova

12:00

Lunch Break

Presentation 7
「Latest updates on CarbonNet Project] (Tentative)
Jane Burton
Project Director
The CarbonNet Project

Presentation 8
「Latest updates on PETRONAS’s initiatives] (Tentative)
Nor A’in Md Salleh
General Manager, Carbon Capture Storage
PETRONAS

Presentation 9
「DeepC Store’s current project updates」(Tentative)
DeepC Store
Managing Director
Daein Cha

Presentation 10
「Sumitomo Corporation’s current CCS Initiatives」(Tentative)
Wataru Sato
Head of CCUS & Subsurface Energy Business
Sumitomo Corporation

Presentation 11
「K-Line’s current CCS Initiatives」(Tentative)
Jota Nanao
General Manager
Liquefied Gas Business Group
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.(K-Line)

Presentation 12
「MOL ‘s current CCS Initiatives」(Tentative)
Daisuke Fujihashi
General Manager, Carbon Solution Development Unit /
Team Manager, Next-Generation Energy Development Team
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.(MOL)

Presentation 13
「BP’s current CCS Initiatives」(Tentative)
Daniel Fletcher
Head of CCUS Business Development
BP

Wrap up
Hiroshi Nambo
Global CCS Institute

Networking break

Part II
“Panel Discussion: Cross Boarder CCS in APAC region”(Tentative)
Kikuko Shinchi (Facilitator)
Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc.

Panelist: Session speakers No. 7-13

The following individual will be joining the event as a panelist from Sumitomo Corporation.

Shunsuke Nakamura (Mr.)
Business Development Manager
CCUS & Subsurface Energy Business Unit
Sumitomo Corporation

Q&A from the audience

Wrap up and closing remarks
Hiroshi Nambo
Global CCS Institute

17:00

Networking Reception ＠Foyer  (JPY4,000 as entry fee)