Energy

February 13, 2025
Japanese

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

Asia Energy Security Seminar 2025 Registration Form

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

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