CEFIA Flagship-Biomass Webinar was held on Jan 14

We are pleased to announce that JCOAL and CEFIA will co-host the CEFIA Biomass Webinar, a flagship event to share the latest trends, technologies, and practical cases on biomass utilization, on 14 January 2026 from 15:30 to 18:00 (JST).

This webinar will bring together government representatives from Japan, Japanese industry players, and ASEAN institutions to share insights on the latest developments in biomass utilization.
Through presentations and panel discussions, the event aims to promote the deployment of technologies that align with Japan–ASEAN needs and support regional decarbonization efforts.

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■ Biomass Webinar on Jan 14, 2026 Details Including Materials 

Date : January 14, 2026
Time : 15:30-18:00 (JST), 13:30-16:00 (JKT) 
Organizer : Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan / ASEAN Center for Energy (ACE) / JCOAL / CEFIA
Language: English

Speakers:【Japan】
1. Hiroyuki Mitsui, Deputy Director of GX Policy Group, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan
Overview of CEFIA
2. Mr. Daichi Nakayama, Basic Design Group. Life Cycle Management Dept., Carbon Solution Business Unit, Resource, Energy, & Environment Business Area, IHI Corporation
Utilization of Biomass in PC Boilers
3. Mr. Kentaro Suzuki, Assistant Manager, International Sales Department, Sales Division, Energy & Environment SBU, Sumitomo Heavy Industries
Biomass Cofiring and Dedicated Firing: Technology, Experience, and Expected Deployment in ASEAN
4. Mr. Yosuke Nakahara, Green Energy Pellet Business Planning Section/Coal and Energy Solution Department, Idemitsu Kosan
Idemitsu's Path to Sustainability/Introduction of Idemitsu Green Energy Pellet
5. Mr. Yuichi Yanaka, General Manager, Tromso
Protecting Greenery Nurturing Greenery Creative the Future
6. Mr. Sho Oshima, Assistant Manager, International Collaboration Department, Japan Carbon Frontier Organization (JCOAL
7. Mr. Chiaki Suyama, Assistant Secretary General and Unit Leader, Environmental Economy Unit, Technology Planning Department
Overview of CEFIA Biomass Flagship Project and JCOAL
【ASEAN】
8. Ms. Monika Merdekawati, Senior Officer, Sustainable and Renewable Energy Department, ASEAN Centre for Energy Overview of Biomass Utilization in ASEAN, ASEAN Center for Energy (ACE) 
Overview of Biomass Utilization in ASEAN
9. Ms. Ruby B De Guzman, Director III, Renewable Energy Management Bureau, Department of Energy, Philippines
Updates on Biomass Utilization-related Policy and Expectation to Technology Introduction in the Philippines
10. Mr. Hokkop Situngkir, Director of Biomass PT PLN Energi Primer Indonesia
Experience of Biomass Utilization Activities and Issues to be Addressed

■ How to Participate

The webinar will be held via Zoom. Please register using the link below:
👉Webinar Registration
Once registered, you will receive an automated email with the viewing link.

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