Hydrogen Production Technologies and Urban Utilization

With increasing sense of urgency towards climate change and air pollution in developed nations, the uptake of low-carbon hydrogen could soon go into full swing. One of the largest obstacles it faces is high cost, which means requiring innovative technologies in production, storage, transportation, and utilization, as well as deregulation in handling hydrogen and increase in demand. Among these, this session will focus on production and utilization of renewable energy-based low-carbon hydrogen as well as the trends around hydrogen utilization including urban utilization.

Sally M. Benson(Chair)

Professor, Department of Energy Resources Engineering,
School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences, Stanford University;
Co-Director, Precourt Institute for Energy, Stanford University

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François-Régis Mouton

Regional Director Europe, International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP)

CV（113KB） Abstract（115KB） Presentation（808KB）

Sunita Satyapal

Director, Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy

CV（115KB） Abstract（81KB） Presentation（3,397KB）

Yabe Akira

Fellow, Energy System & Hydrogen Unit, Technology Strategy Center (TSC),
New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)

CV（128KB） Abstract（115KB） Presentation（1,029KB）

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Blue Recovery - Beyond Zero from the Ocean

Achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14 — sustainable development for the oceans, seas, and marine resources — will require international cooperation. Aquaculture, offshore renewable energy, coastal tourism, and marine mineral resources have potential for economic growth and job creation. In the offshore renewable energy field, floating offshore wind projects have been introduced, along with the potential for integration of aquaculture facilities. In this session, we will examine technical and economic issues, countermeasures, international cooperation, and potential ways to contribute to sustainable development in regards to marine technology.

Sunami Atsushi(Chair)

President, The Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) ;
President, The Ocean Policy Research Institute of SPF ;
Director, SciREX Center, Executive Advisor to the President, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS);
Guest Professor, Research Organization for Nano & Life Innovation,
Waseda University

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Karsten Stoltenberg

Country Manager Japan,
Equinor New Energy Solutions

CV（120KB） Abstract（83KB） Presentation（3,555KB）

Mark Leybourne

Senior Energy Specialist, Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP), World Bank

CV（201KB） Abstract（180KB） Presentation（1,470KB）

Ngedikes Olai Uludong

Permanent Representative of Palau to the United Nations

CV（116KB） Abstract（78KB） Presentation（1,033KB）

Yamada Masato

Vice President, Regional Manager,
Asia Pacific, MHI Vestas Offshore Wind

CV（111KB） Abstract（118KB）

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CO₂ Removal

To aim beyond zero emissions in long term, it is necessary to have technology for CO₂ removal from the atmosphere. CO₂ removal technology such as Direct Air Capture (DAC) is needed to remove CO₂ that has been emitted into the atmosphere and will continue to be emitted in the future. In addition, CO₂ absorption technology will be needed to sequester and store the CO₂ on land such as in farmland and forests, and in the sea such as in seaweed beds and tidal flats. In this session, we will discuss technical and social challenges facing the aim of beyond-zero emissions over the long term based on recent trends in DAC-related technology development, business-based initiatives, and the deployment potential of these technologies.

S. Julio Friedmann(Chair)

Senior Research Scholar, Center for Global Energy Policy at Columbia University

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Lori Guetre

Vice President, Business Development,
Carbon Engineering Ltd.

CV（110KB） Abstract（114KB） Presentation（1,458KB）

Roger Aines

Energy Program Chief Scientist for Global Security E Program,
Energy and Homeland Security,
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)

CV（117KB） Presentation（5,050KB）

Shirato Yasuhito

Director, Climate Change Research, Institute for Agro-Environmental Sciences, The National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO)

CV（130KB） Abstract（114KB） Presentation（2,249KB）

Tiffany Troxler

Associate Professor, Earth and Environment Department, Florida International University

CV（122KB） Abstract（250KB） Presentation（16,757KB）

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Carbon Recycling

Even the industrial sector, where emissions are hard to reduce, is entering a major transitional period with efforts ramping up to promote carbon recycling and transition to low-carbon processes. On the other hand, R&D is underway on utilization of recovered CO₂ in valuable goods and services such as fuel, concrete, carbonate mineralization, chemicals, carbon raw materials, and transport of CO₂ by LNG carriers. Discussion in this session will focus on development trends and issues pertaining to recovered CO₂ utilization technologies. There will also be discussion of LCA analysis results, commercialization trends, and readily adoptable measures that can be taken in a short period of time.

David Sandalow(Chair)

Inaugural Fellow, Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University;
Co-Director, Energy and Environment Concentration, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University

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A.-H. Alissa Park

Director of the Lenfest Center for Sustainable Energy, Columbia University

 

CV（122KB） Abstract（108KB） Presentation（2,158KB）

Andrea Ramírez Ramírez

Professor, Chair Low Carbon Systems and
Technologies, Faculty of Technology,
Policy and Management,
Delft University of Technology

CV（117KB） Abstract（108KB） Presentation（1,245KB）

Jennifer Holmgren

CEO of LanzaTech

CV（123KB）

Ziqiu Xue

Chief Researcher, CO2 Storage Research Group, Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth (RITE)

CV（109KB） Presentation（5,974KB）

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Behavior and Transportation Demand Change

This session will address changing consumer behavior to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and its impact on urban transport demand. Additionally, the session will also involve analysis of the ways in which technological innovations, infrastructure development and regulatory arrangements can cope with any effects on CO₂ emissions resulting from changing consumer behavior in the urban transport. These session themes will cover both short-term and long-term outlooks.

Georg Erdmann (Chair)

Retired Professor for Energy Systems, Berlin University of Technology;
President of the Board, KSB Energie AG, Berlin

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Aruturo Ardila-Gomez

Global Lead for Urban Mobility and Lead Transport Economist, World Bank

CV（173KB） Abstract（107KB） Presentation（1,501KB）

Brian Motherway

Head of Energy Efficiency, International Energy Agency

CV（106KB） Abstract（109KB） Presentation（944KB）

Hayashi Yoshitsugu

President, The Japanese Association of The Club of Rome

CV（144KB） Abstract（120KB） Presentation（2,439KB）

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Opening Remarks

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Women for Clean Energy Innovation

In the past, climate change and innovation have been the main focus of ICEF sessions. This year, ICEF aims to clarify the role and significance of gender equality and empowerment of women in promoting innovation, and address how women's empowerment can accelerate the development of climate change countermeasures. This session will focus on the development of a mentoring network that fosters women's abilities, promotion of women's education in developing countries, and the importance of assisting the active participation of women in the combat against climate change.

Tanaka Nobuo（Moderator）

Special Advisor, The Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF);
Former Executive Director,
International Energy Agency (IEA)

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Eija-Riitta Korhola

Delegate of the Consultative Commission on Industrial Change;
Advisor in the EU Affairs

CV（118KB） Abstract（108KB）

Inkar Kadyrzhanova

Regional gender and climate change adviser, UN Women regional office for Asia and the Pacific

CV（112KB） Abstract（79KB） Presentation（1,425KB）

Kathy Matsui

Japan Vice-Chair/Chief Japan Equity Strategist, Goldman Sachs

CV（119KB） Abstract（114KB）

Laurence Tubiana

CEO, European Climate Foundation

Matsuno Ayaka

Director, Gender Investment and Innovation
Department, The Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF)

CV（121KB） Abstract（112KB） Presentation（1,843KB）

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Roadmap Project

This roadmap explores ways to use biomass to remove CO2 from the atmosphere and store that CO2 underground or in durable products. We introduce a new term -- biomass carbon removal and storage (BiCRS) – which we believe better describes this topic than the traditional term -- bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS).
The roadmap explores questions including:

• What is the technical potential for carbon removal and storage using biomass?
• How can these processes avoid harming – and ideally promote -- food security, rural livelihoods, biodiversity conservation and other important values?
• What standards and policies would help BiCRS processes achieve their full potential?

David Sandalow(Moderator)

Inaugural Fellow, Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University;
Co-Director, Energy and Environment Concentration, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University

CV（191KB） Presentation（4,904KB）

Colin McCormick

Adjunct Associate Professor,
Science, Technology and International Affairs,
Walsh School of Foreign Service,
Georgetown University

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Daniel L. Sanchez

Assistant Cooperative Extension Specialist, Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management, University of California-Berkeley

CV（197KB）

Holly Buck

Assistant Professor of Environment and Sustainability, College of Arts and Sciences,
University at Buffalo, New York

CV（569KB） Presentation（2,843KB）

Roger Aines

Energy Program Chief Scientist for Global Security E Program,
Energy and Homeland Security,
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)

CV（117KB）

S. Julio Friedmann

Senior Research Scholar,
Center for Global Energy Policy
at Columbia University

CV（569KB）

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Road to Beyond Zero

In order to achieve net zero and more ambitiously, beyond zero emissions (in other words, reducing the CO₂ accumulated in the atmosphere) by 2050, technological innovation will be necessary in the fields of electricity, hydrogen and the use of fossil fuels with CCUS. Additionally, there is a need for social acceptance as well as a new social structure that promotes innovation and is dedicated to solving social issues. This session will discuss the current state and challenges of technological and social innovations, their integration, public involvement and finance approach in achieving beyond zero.

Yamaji Kenji（Moderator）

Senior Vice President/Director-General, Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth (RITE);
Professor Emeritus, The University of Tokyo

CV（341KB）

Fiona Reynolds

Chief Executive Officer – Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)

CV（188KB） Abstract（114KB） Presentation（807KB）

Manfred Fischedick

Scientific Managing Director,
Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment & Energy

CV（275KB） Abstract（115KB） Presentation（2,211KB）

Tom Delay CBE

Chief Executive, The Carbon Trust

Yoshino Akira

Director, Global Zero Emission Research Center (GZR),
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)

CV（125KB） Abstract（115KB）

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