Energy
Asia Energy Security Seminar 2025
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of Japan will hold this year’s Asia Energy Security Seminar online on Tuesday, March 4.
The Asia Energy Security Seminar is held annually by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan to promote understanding of Japan’s efforts in energy security and the need for international cooperation. This year’s seminar will focus on energy security in energy transition.
We look forward to welcoming a wide range of audiences interested in energy transitions, energy security, critical minerals, and international issues.
1. Date and Time
Tuesday, March 4, 14:00-17:00 JST (Online)
(Simultaneous interpretation available in English and Japanese)
2. Program
(1) Opening remarks
Mr. Satoshi KATAHIRA, Director General of the Economic Affairs Bureau, MOFA of Japan
<Part 1> Presentation by the Speakers
- Speakers:
- (i) Mr. Ronan Graham
Senior Energy Security Analyst, the Energy Security and Critical Minerals division at the International Energy Agency (IEA) - (ii) Ms. Jane NAKANO
Senior Fellow, Energy Security and Climate Change Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) - (iii) Dr. Nuki Agya UTAMA
Director for Energy Policy/ Head of Asia Zero Emission Center at Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) - (iv) Dr. Takafumi YANAGISAWA
Executive Analyst, Gas Group, Energy Security Unit at the Institute of Energy Economics, Japan (IEEJ)
<Part 2> Round Table
Speakers: Same as above
- Moderator:
- (i) Ms. Yasuko NISHIMURA
Director, Resource Security Division, Economic Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
3. Participation Fee
Free
5. How to Register

Please access the registration form from the link below or the QR code below to register.
(Note: Due to the limited number of accesses, the number of applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.)
6. Contact
Resource Security Division, Economic Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ishikawa and Kojima)
Phone number] 03-3580-3311
[email] resource-security-event@mofa.go.jp