Efforts of the METI-Kansai Toward Carbon Neutrality

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To achieve carbon neutrality, it is essential for not only energy-related companies and large corporations but also small and medium-sized enterprises across various industries and regions to engage in decarbonization efforts. In Kansai, with the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 approaching, it is necessary to leverage achievements in addressing environmental issues and the concentration of environmental-related industries to develop and implement new technologies and initiatives that reduce environmental impact.
We will work towards achieving carbon neutrality in Kansai through collaboration with various stakeholders by promoting diverse projects aimed at improving energy efficiency and facilitating the introduction of new energy technologies, as well as ensuring the steady execution of many subsidy programs and regulations.

Hydrogen Utilization Promotion Project

Our efforts here!

Hydrogen is an energy source that can be produced from a variety of resources, contributing to the reduction of energy supply and procurement risks in our country through domestic production and diversification of resource procurement from overseas. Additionally, hydrogen can be utilized as a carbon-free energy source by combining water electrolysis using renewable energy with technologies for the storage and reuse of fossil fuels and carbon dioxide.

METI-Kansai is working to promote the hydrogen-related industry by advancing the realization of a hydrogen society aimed at building a domestic hydrogen supply chain. Specifically, it is engaged in activities to promote entry into the hydrogen-related industry and expand its utilization. To facilitate hydrogen utilization by various entities, it collaborates with stakeholders such as companies, local governments, and research institutions.

Encourage entry into the hydrogen-related market

- Events to promote interaction among stakeholders:
We hold events to facilitate business matching among hydrogen-related industries and promote interaction among stakeholders.

- Presenting efforts and success stories from companies that have already entered the hydrogen industry in Kansai:
We publish them that introduces the technologies, services, case studies, achievements, and business plans of 35 companies.

“Hydrogen-Related Business in the Kansai Region” here!

Expansion of the hydrogen-related industry

- We collaborate with hydrogen supplier companies and present practical examples of hydrogen utilization in everyday life to foster enthusiasm for this technology in the Kansai region.

Support for establishing facilities

- We provide information on policies such as the "Hydrogen Society Promotion Act” to support the establishment of facilities related to the supply and utilization of hydrogen and other resources.

Contact Information

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Kansai Bureau
Carbon Neutrality Promotion Office, Natural Resources, Energy and Environment Department
Address：1-5-44 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 540-8535
Phone：+81-6-6966-6055
E-mail：bzl-kin-smaene@meti.go.jp