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FCDIC Report 37th Issue (No.37)“FCDIC Report No.37” is issued on 30th January 20234 Please refer to the following contents.
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1. “Fuel Cell RD & D in Japan 2023”, Annual Report of FCDIC
Annual Report will be published on 22nd December, including contribution by METI on strategy of Japan.
2. Bulletin of “The Journal of Fuel Cell Technology”
Vol.23 No.3, edition is issued on 30th January 2024. It is specially issued on the procurement of hydrogen fuel for fuel cells.
3. Topics related to fuel cell and hydrogen energy : from November 26, 2023 to January 27, 2024
<METI, ENV(Ministry for Environment), JBIC(Japan Bank for International Cooperation), JETRO, Yokohama City>
1) “Japan climate transition bond framework/PDF 42pp”, Dec. 1, 2023
URL:https://www.meti.go.jp/policy/energy_environment/global_warming/transition/climate_transition_bond_framework_eng.pdf
In English2) “Recent developments of the joint crediting mechanism (JCM)/PDF 27pp”, Nov. 28, 2023
URL: https://www.env.go.jp/content/000129307.pdf
In English3) “World Hydrogen 2024 Summit & Exhibition/May 13-15,2024 in Rotterdam, Netherlands”, Dec. 2 Down-loaded, 2023
URL: https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/database/j-messe/tradefair/detail/132059
In English
4) ” WHE 2024 - The 2nd World Hydrogen Energy Industry Expo/August 8-10, 2024 in Guangzhou, China” , Dec. 2Down-loaded, 2023
URL: https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/database/j-messe/tradefair/detail/132069
In English
5) “Hydrogen is taking off in Japan/That's good news for global investors and innovators”, Dec. 23, 2023
URL:
https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/invest/insights/japan-insight/hydrogen-taking-offjapan.html?_previewDate_=null&revision=0&viewForce=1&_tmpCssPreview_=0%2F%2Fbiznews%2F%2Fevents%2F%2Fevents%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F
In English6) “Carbon-neutral port initiatives, City of Yokohama”, latest updated on Dec. 6, 2023
URL: https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/lang/overseas/port/kankyo/cnp/initiatives.html
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年1月1日302024２２7) “JBIC signs MOU with the Republic of Namibia, promoting cooperation for supporting Japanese companies businesspreserving environment in Namibia”, Dec. 4, 2023
URL: https://www.jbic.go.jp/en/information/press/press-2023/press_00139.html
In English8) “High Pressure Safety Act etc. to be integrated on Road Transport Vehicle Act for regulation of FCV”, Dec. 21, 2023
URL: https://www.meti.go.jp/press/2023/12/20231221003/20231221003.html
In Japanese9) “Komatsu cooperatively develops FC-unit for mining truck with GM more than 2MW”, Dec. 18, 2023URL: https://www.jetro.go.jp/biznews/2023/12/6da23e24949ba9c4.html
In English10) “"Asia zero emission community progress report 2023", 166pp/PDF available”, Dec. 18, 2023
URL: https://www.meti.go.jp/press/2023/12/20231218004/20231218004-3.pdf
In English11) “MOUs towards AZEC leaders meeting, 69pp (Dec. 2023)”, Dec. 23, 2023 Down-loaded
URL: https://www.meti.go.jp/press/2023/12/20231218004/20231218004-9.pdf
In English12) “City of Yokohama/Carbon-neutral port initiatives”, Dec. 27, 2023 latest updatedURL: https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/lang/overseas/port/kankyo/cnp/initiatives.html
In English13) “Promotion of the deployment of next-generation car”, Jan. 4, 2024 latest updated
URL: https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/kurashi/machizukurikankyo/ondanka/etc/jisedai_car/zisedaizidousya.html
In English14) “Kansai METI to publish “The data of Hydrogen-related companies in Kansai, by production, transport/storage,application, list companies available”, Jan. 13, 2024 down-loaded
URL: https:// www.kansai.meti.go.jp/5-1shiene/smart_energy_initiative/hydrogen_data/index.html
In Japanese
15) “Minister Saito holds online meeting with H.E. Mr. Jurabek Mirzamahmudov, minister of energy, Uzbekistan”,Jan. 9, 2024
URL: https://www.meti.go.jp/english/press/2024/0109_003.html
In English<Business Papers and Sites>[General topics]
1) “Japan Post to implement FC truck for carbon neutral in 2050: Specification, car image and detailed explanation
available”, Nov. 30, 2023
URL: https://www.post.japanpost.jp/notification/pressrelease/2023/00_honsha/1130_02.html

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2) “Iwatani Corp. Research Center installs Panasonic fuel cell to reduce 40% of CO2 totally 100kW(5kWx20): photoavailable”, Nov. 28, 2023
URL: https://newswitch.jp/p/39440
In Japanese
3) “Power supplied in a shelter demonstration test to prepare a disaster in Miyagi-Pref.: video available”, Nov. 28, 2023
URL: https://www.khb-tv.co.jp/news/15069125
In Japanese
4) “Heavy-duty FC truck "Hino Profia Z FCV Prototype in Tokyo Mobility Show 2023”, Nov. 26, 2023
URL: https://www.japan-mobility-show.com/en/gallery/photo/02_020_Hino/015.html
In English
5) “UK concerned about Japan's co-firing plants to curb emissions”, Nov. 27, 2023
URL: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/11/27/economy/uk-concerns-over-japan-emissions/
In English
6) “EU Commission announces electricity grid action plan”, Nov. 28, 2023
URL: https://jp.reuters.com/article/eu-energy-electricity-idAFL8N3CT28J
In English
7) “TOYOTA establishes ‘Hydrogen Factory Europe’, Europe to be considered the largest FC market/ Photo of Pickup truck and press conference”, Dec. 5, 2023
URL: https://response.jp/article/2023/12/05/377247.html
In Japanese8) “JR Tokai (Central) forging first train running on carbon-free hydrogen engine”, Dec. 3, 2023
URL: https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15064261
In English
9) “Kawasaki Thermal Engineering/member of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, to launch hydrogen "mixed-fireinf" large
capacity once-through boiler: specification and line-up available”, Dec. 9, 2023 down loaded
URL: https://www.khi.co.jp/corp/kte/product/boiler/hydrogen_if_en/
In English
10) “Mitsubishi, Adu Dabi sign deal to collaborate on blue hydrogen and blue ammonia”, Dec. 8, 2023
URL: https://www.arabnews.jp/en/business/article_110006/
In English11) “GM expands its vision of an all-electric future to include the heaviest-duty applications, developed with KomatsuGM and Komatsu collaborate on hydrogen fuel cell-powered mining truck”, Dec. 13, 2023
URL: https://www.komatsu.jp/en/newsroom/2023/20231213
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年1月1日302024２２12) “ITOCHU and Osaka Gas announce to invest in Everfuel A/S, which is promoting one of the world's largest greenhydrogen production project in Denmark”, Dec. 13, 2023.
URL: https://www.itochu.co.jp/en/news/press/2023/231213.html
In English13) “Energy mix for Japan's carbon neutrality by 2050: Analysis of marginal cost of an electricity supply based on
100% renewable energy: original paper URL available”, Dec. 16, 2023 Down-loaded
URL: https://eneken.ieej.or.jp/en/report_detail.php?article_info__id=11502
In English14) “JR Central discloses hydrogen driven railway, Fuel cell (80 kW) and Hydrogen Engine (141 kW), 10-20 years
later/ Both photos available”, Dec. 23, 2023 Down loaded
URL: https://newswitch.jp/p/39735
In Japanese14’) “JR Central developing train running on hydrogen fuel cells”, Dec. 18, 2023
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20231218_38/
In English
Engineers at Central Japan Railway are developing a train that runs on hydrogen fuel cells and produces zero carbon dioxide
emissions. The company says the use of such clean energy can help decarbonize the railway industry.
JR Central demonstrated the technology at a research facility in Aichi Prefecture on Monday. Engineers tested the train on arailway track to check it had sufficient power to run and accelerate.
The cells generate electricity from the chemical reaction between hydrogen fuel and oxygen. They emit only water. The train
also gets power from storage batteries.
The company says the goal of the research is to develop hydrogen-powered trains to replace diesel-fueled models now inuse.
Tanaka Hidemitsu of Central Japan Railway said "To decarbonize the industry it is necessary to reduce use of dieselengines."
15) “Kobe Steel adds hydrogen-related technologies to the WIPO green database”, Dec. 19, 2023
URL: https://www.kobelco.co.jp/english/releases/1214307_15581.html
In English16) “Japan Gas Association at UN Climate Conference-United Arab Emirates (COP28), Pavillion, Side-events
including e-methane initiatives”, Dec. 20, 2023
URL: https://www.gas.or.jp/pdf/en/newsrelease/newsrelease_20231220.pdf
In English17) “Rolls-Roys starts new set of ground-breaking hydrogen research test/ Aviation application”, Dec. 23, 2023 Downloaded
URL: https://aviationghana.com/rolls-royce-starts-new-set-of-ground-breaking-hydrogen-research-tests/
In English18) “‘Phenix’, fuel cell drone by Spctronik designed a mission-critical application with long flight: photo andspecification available”, Dec. 28, 2023
URL: https:// www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/01/05/business/corporate-business/toyota-hydrogen-fuel-car/

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19) “Honda, Tokuyama, and Mitsubishi Corp. to conduct joint demonstration of decarbonizing data center using byproduct hydrogen and stationary fuel cell power station designed to reuse fuel cell system from FCEVs, Overview
available”, Dec. 25, 2023
URL: https://www.mitsubishicorp.com/jp/en/pr/archive/2023/html/0000052615.html
In English20) “Development of a medium-sized hydraulic excavator powered by a hydrogen fuel cell: Video, System available”,Dec. 30, 2023 Down loaded
URL: https://www.komatsu.jp/en/aboutus/brandcommunication/hydrogen-fuel-cell
In English21) “Isuzu, Honda begin demonstration testing today of fuel cell powered heavy-duty truck on public roads in Japan:
Outline of the demonstration driving available”, Dec. 25, 2023
URL: https://www.jcnnewswire.com/english/pressrelease/88306/2/Isuzu,-Honda-Begin-DemonstrationTesting-Today-of-Fuel-Cell-Powered-Heavy-duty-Truck-on-Public-Roads
In English22) “Hitachi Energy unveils new emission-free alternative to diesel-powered generators: photo available”, Dec. 25, 2023
URL: https://highlights.hitachi.com/_ct/17671641
In English23) “Mizuho aims to hasten renewable energy technology”, Jan. 5, 2024
URL: https://sustainable.japantimes.com/esg/183
In English24) “ENEOS; Equity participation for building hydrogen supply chain between Japan and the U.S. clean hydrogen tobe produced in the Gulf of Mexico”, Jan. 11, 2024
URL: https://www.eneos.co.jp/english/newsrelease/2023/pdf/20240111_01.pdf
In English25) “Kawasaki and three other engineering firms sign agreement for liquified hydrogen supply chain: Toyo Eng., JGC
Corp., Chiyoda Corp.”, Jan. 11, 2024
URL: https://www.chiyodacorp.com/media/240111_e.pdf
In English26) “Ynmar gets AIP (Approval in Principle) firstly in Japan for the ‘Fuel cell system for ships’ from Class NK: Max.
output of 300 kW, parallel arrangement and verified number of the single cell”, Jan. 19, 2024
URL: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000213.000034384.html
In Japanese27) “Bosch announced the big investment to hydrogen technology, both fuel cell and engine in CES2924”, Jan. 15, 2024
URL: https://response.jp/article/2024/01/15/378494.html
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240126_26/
In English
Honda Motor and General Motors have started commercial production of hydrogen fuel cell systems.
Honda plans to roll out sport utility vehicles equipped with the system in both Japan and the United States this year.
The two automakers announced on Thursday that production has started at their joint-venture plant near Detroit, Michigan.
They say production costs have been slashed to one-third of the previous level through new materials and other means.
They also say the system's durability has been doubled so that it can operate at temperatures as low as minus 30 degrees
Celsius.
Honda has been focusing on the hydrogen business as well as development of electric vehicles as part of its efforts toachieve carbon neutrality.
"We want customers to know that fuel cells are reliable enough to withstand practical use. We are working to get themwidely used as soon as possible," said Suzuki Tetsuo, vice president of the Fuel Cell Manufacturing System joint venture.
Honda also aims to sell the fuel cell system as power-generation equipment to other companies.
29) “Report on Maritime application of hydrogen propulsion: Progress and challenges of hydrogen fuel propulsion fordifferent type projects by JTTRI/ PP.17”, Jan. 23, 2024
URL: https://www.jttri.or.jp/topic_europe_20240123.pdf
In English, JTTRI: Japan Transport and Tourism Research Institute30) “Tokyo Gas and Osaka Gas join Masdar and INPEX in a feasibility study to produce e-methane in Abu Dhabi,UAE”, Jan. 23, 2024
URL: https://www.osakagas.co.jp/en/whatsnew/__icsFiles/afieldfile/2024/01/23/240123.pdf
In English31) “GE Verona and IHI move to the next phase of the technology roadmap aiming to develop a 100%- ammonia
capable gas turbine combustion system by 2030”, Jan. 24, 2024
URL: https://www.ihi.co.jp/en/all_news/2023/resources_energy_environment/1200574_3523.html
In English[Market information of fuel cell and hydrogen]1) “Effort to transform energy flows for achieving carbon neutrality in Japan; Key research finding 2023/No. 3394”,
Nov. 27, 2023
URL: https://www.yanoresearch.com/en/press-release/show/press_id/3394
In English
2) “World market report on FC test apparatus 2023-2029: YH Research, contents available”, Dec. 11, 2023
URL: https://tomoruba.eiicon.net/blogs/15671
In Japanese,3) “Global alkaline fuel cells market analysis report 2024-2031/108pp: contents available”, Dec. 16, 2022
URL: https://menafn.com/1107607702/Global-Alkaline-Fuel-Cells-Market-Analysis-Report-2024-2031-108-Pages-Report
In English4) “Fuel cell power generation system market: Witness an outstanding growth during 2024-2031 with leading regions
and countries data: contents”, Dec. 22, 2023

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In English5) “Global market of hydrogen production technologies and components: Key research findings 2023 to reach 148,000
thousand tons by 2040/Yano Research Inst.”, Dec. 25, 2023
URL: https://www.yanoresearch.com/en/press-release/show/press_id/3424
In English6) “Global market report on hydrogen and fuel cells. YH Report/ URL available for the detailed contents and freesample”, Jan. 4, 2024
URL: https://newscast.jp/news/2670717
In Japanese7) “Global hydrogen liquidizer cold box market insight, forecast to 2030: free sample available”, Jan. 4, 2024
URL: https://www.gii.co.jp/report/qyr1399923-global-hydrogen-liquidizer-cold-box-market.html
In English8) “Global market of data of stationary FCs/ YH Research, Contents and URL on free sample available”, Jan. 11, 2024
URL: https://newscast.jp/news/7117680
In Japanese9) “Hydrogen fuel cells will record strong growth by 2040 to power heavy-duty trucks and clean logistics, finds Auto2x”, Jan. 12, 2024
URL: https://menafn.com/1107715054/Hydrogen-Fuel-Cells-Will-Record-Strong-Growth-By-2040-To-Power-Heavy-DutyTrucks-And-Clean-Logistics-Finds-Auto2x
In English10) “Hydrogen hubs market worth $5.9 billion by 2030--Exclusive report by marketsandmarketstm”, Jan. 12, 2024
URL: https://menafn.com/1107713132/Hydrogen-Hubs-Market-Worth-59-Billion-By-2030-Exclusive-ReportBy-Marketsandmarketstm
In English11) “FC market/ Prospect, growth, scale, share, trend, analysis in 2024-2032:contents and sample available”, Jan. 16,2024
URL: https://newscast.jp/news/2075756
In Japanese12) “Market on PEM materials/ global industries, scale, share, growth, trend and prospect in 2023-2031, GII: Abstract,detailed contents and free sample available”, Jan. 26, 2024
URL: https://newscast.jp/news/8746276
In Japanese13) “Trend and prospect of global market of FC boat by type, application, FC maker, region in 2024-2030: abstractand free sample available”, Jan. 24, 2024
URL: https://tomoruba.eiicon.net/blogs/44378

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２２In Japanese14) “Global portable fuel cell market report 2023-2028 - High initial costs and nascent hydrogen infrastructure sparkindustry collaboration for solutions”, Jan. 26, 2024
URL: https://menafn.com/1107773065/Global-Portable-Fuel-Cell-Market-Report-2023-2028-High-Initial-Costs-AndNascent-Hydrogen-Infrastructure-Spark-Industry-Collaboration-For-Solutions
In English
15) “Green hydrogen market: Environmental future--APAC dominate by Japan, South Korea, China, Singapore,Australia, Taiwan”, Jan. 24, 2024
URL: https:// menafn.com/1107761510/Green-Hydrogen-Market-Environmental-Future-APAC-Dominate-By-Japan-SouthKorea-China-Singapore-Australia-Taiwan
In English<General papers & other publications>
1) “Evaluation of correlation of the catalyst surface hydrophilic and dispersion/durability of ionomer”, Nov. 28, 2023
URL: https://www.ne-chemcat.co.jp/new_info/pdf/5dde4a7113d58276c43aa1cfafddf7c8a763abfe.pdf
In Japanese,2) “New strategy improves perovskites' oxygen reduction performance in hydrogen fuel cells”, Dec. 15, 2023
URL: https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/press/new_strategy_improves_perovskites_oxygen_reduction_performance_hydrogen_fuel_cell.html
In English3) “The 'one-pot' nanosheet method catalyzing a green energy revolution”, Dec. 15, 2023
URL: https://www.nagoya-u.ac.jp/researchinfo/result-en/2023/12/20231212-01.html
In English,4) ”Towards next-generation nanocatalysts to revolutionize active electron transfer/DOI available JAIST:Japan
Advanced Institute of Science and Technology”, Dec. 16, 2023, down loaded
URL: https://www.jaist.ac.jp/english/whatsnew/press/2023/12/14-1.html
In English
5) ”Research News: An integrated approach to discovering stable and low cost electrocatalysts/metal oxide catalysts,
published in the journal Advanced Science on Dec 7, 2023
Sb2WO6, DOI available”, Dec. 21, 2023
URL: https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/press/integrated_approach_to_discovering_stable_and_low_cost_electrocatalysts.html
In English6) ”New material allows for better hydrogen-based batteries and fuel cell by Riken, using hydride ions(H-)
reference available”, Dec. 23, 2023
URL: https://www.riken.jp/en/news_pubs/research_news/pr/2023/20231222_2/index.html
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年1月1日302024２２5. Future Events<International >FC Expo 2024 Spring, February 28 to March 1, 2024 in Tokyo
URL: https://www.wesw.jp/hub/en-gb/about/fc.html
FCDIC co-organizes and exhibits every year.
The 30th Fuel Cell Symposium, May 23 to 24, 2024 in Tokyo
Basically in Japanese. English presentation is acceptable. It could be held by hybrid at venue and on-line.
Sponsorship opportunities: Gold, Silber, Bronze
HYPOTHESIS XIX Hiroshima 2024: HYdrogen POwer THeoritical & Engineering Solutions
International Symposium, July 14 to 18, 2024 in Hiroshima (FCDIC Co-organized)
URL: https://www.hypothesis.ws