Key Takeaways from JH2A Presentation at the Seminar on Exploiting hydrogen and biogas from agriculture and plastic waste in Vietnam - toward a carbon neutrality society
1. About JH2A (Japan Hydrogen Association)
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Mission: Accelerate the hydrogen society by creating demand, reducing costs through innovation, fostering business matching, and securing financing.
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Membership: 481 companies/organizations (as of April 2025), including major players like Toyota, Mitsubishi, and Toshiba.
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Core Activities: Commercialization, regulatory standards, international collaborations, and CO₂-free hydrogen initiatives.
2. Japan’s Hydrogen Strategy
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Supply Targets:
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2030: 3M tons/year | 2050: 20M tons/year.
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Price Reduction: From 100 JPY/Nm³ (now) to 20 JPY/Nm³ (2050).
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Clean Hydrogen Definition: Carbon intensity ≤3.4 kgCO₂e/kgH₂ (well-to-gate).
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Support Mechanism: Government subsidies (CFD model) to bridge cost gaps for low-carbon hydrogen projects.
3. International Collaborations
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MOUs Signed: Partnerships with organizations like Hydrogen Europe, Australian Hydrogen Council, and H2 Global.
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Activities: Delegations, workshops, conferences, and business matching to foster global hydrogen ecosystems.
4. Shikaoi Town Case Study (Biogas-Derived Hydrogen)
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Location: Agricultural region in Hokkaido (5,200 residents, dairy/livestock-dominated economy).
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Process:
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Converts livestock manure → biogas (60% CH₄, 40% CO₂) → hydrogen via steam reforming.
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Output: Hydrogen from one cow’s manure powers a fuel cell vehicle for ~10,000 km/year.
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Shikaoi Hydrogen Farm:
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Processes 135+ tons/day of manure, producing hydrogen for local use (vehicles, forklifts, tourism).
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Integrates renewable energy (biogas, solar, wind) to reduce costs.
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5. JH2A’s Regional Initiatives
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Goals:
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Create hydrogen demand (e.g., hydrogen-powered agricultural/construction machinery).
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Optimize delivery methods (gas trailers, mobile filling) and reduce supply costs.
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Scalability: Model replicable across Hokkaido and other farming regions in Japan.
6. Future Outlook
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Quantified hydrogen demand potential for machinery.
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Exploring cost-effective production/delivery models using regional resources.
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Next steps include expanding pilot projects and refining policies.
Conclusion: JH2A is driving Japan’s hydrogen economy through policy advocacy, international partnerships, and innovative regional projects like Shikaoi, showcasing biogas-derived hydrogen’s viability for agriculture and mobility.
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