JPI Seminar: "Latest Trends and Future Outlook of Biomass and Biofuels in the Era of Carbon Divergence" to be Held on Friday, May 22
Japan Planning Institute (JPI) will host a seminar on May 22, 2026, featuring Mr. Shunsuke Kawagishi, Senior Researcher at Mitsubishi Research Institute, to discuss the latest trends and future outlook of biomass and biofuels in the era of carbon divergence. The seminar will cover various aspects including the GX Promotion Strategy, energy security, supply chains, and carbon credits, while also fostering interaction among participants.
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JPI (Japan Planning Institute) will invite Mr. Shunsuke Kawagishi, Senior Researcher at the Energy & Sustainability Business Division of Mitsubishi Research Institute, to hold a seminar detailing the latest trends and future outlook of biomass and biofuels in the era of carbon divergence.
[Details and Application Here] https://www.jpi.co.jp/seminar/17772
[Title]
Beyond the GX Promotion Strategy
Latest Trends and Future Outlook of Biomass and Biofuels in the Era of Carbon Divergence
[Date and Time]
Friday, May 22, 2026, 13:30 - 15:30
* Applications for archive distribution are also accepted after the seminar ends.
[Lecturer]
Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc.
Energy & Sustainability Business Division
Senior Researcher
Mr. Shunsuke Kawagishi
[Lecture Overview]
This lecture will explain the latest trends surrounding biomass and biofuels, viewing them through the lens of the carbon divergence era.
First, it will explain changes in the external environment in light of energy security and long-term demand trends, and then provide an overview of new developments in the supply of bioethanol, SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel), and biomass fuels. Following this, it will introduce trends in domestic and international supply chains for each field, including developments in environmental value creation.
Furthermore, considering carbon stock is essential for biomass utilization and is believed to enhance its value. Therefore, the lecture will explain points to note regarding carbon credits and global discussions, contributing to future considerations by stakeholders.
[Lecture Items]
1. Latest Trends Surrounding Biomass and Biofuels
(1) Progress in institutional design for GXETS
(2) Changes in the external environment surrounding energy and biofuels ~Viewing the VUCA era with a long-term perspective~
(3) New trends in bioethanol, SAF, and biomass fuels
2. Trends in Domestic Value Chains
(1) Movements in forming value chains for SAF
(2) Trends in FIT/FIP schemes and the future of domestic biomass
3. Trends in International Value Chains
(1) Trends in bioethanol
(2) Trends in FIT/FIP schemes and the future of imported biomass
(3) Movements in environmental value creation for decarbonized fuels
4. Promotion of Biomass as a Means of Carbon Stock Formation
(1) Carbon credits and carbon stock formation
(2) ICAO CORSIA and trends in carbon credits
(3) Primary forest issues in carbon stock formation
5. Summary
6. Related Q&A
7. Business Card Exchange and Networking Session
This is a valuable opportunity unique to JPI seminars, where participants can gain practical information and new collaboration opportunities through direct dialogue and Q&A with lecturers who are usually difficult to meet, as well as networking with participants from various industries.
[Participation Format]
● On-site participation (archive distribution not included)
● Live streaming participation (archive distribution not included)
● Archive distribution participation
* For on-site and live streaming participants, archive distribution can be added for a special price of 18,500 yen (tax included).
[Participation Fee]
1 person: 37,330 yen (tax included)
2 or more people: 32,330 yen (tax included / same corporation, simultaneous application)
* For those belonging to local governments, up to 2 people can participate for 11,000 yen (tax included / on-site and live streaming only, same participation format).
[Details and Application Here] https://www.jpi.co.jp/seminar/17772
◆ After the seminar, we also arrange questions and introductions to the lecturer.
◆ It is highly useful for building human networks among lecturers and participants, and for creating new businesses.
◆ Applications for archive distribution are also accepted after the seminar ends.
[Contact]
Japan Planning Institute, Inc.
Kowa Hiroo Bldg. 5-2-32 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047
TEL.03-5793-9761 FAX.03-5793-9767
URL https://www.jpi.co.jp
[About JPI (Japan Planning Institute)]
As a "bridge of knowledge" between "government," "bureaucracy," and "private sector," JPI has supported the dissemination of national policies and national projects and has been providing beneficial information for executives and senior managers to carry out their businesses in the form of limited real seminars for half a century, aiming to create national knowledge.
[Details and Application Here] https://www.jpi.co.jp/seminar/17772
[Title]
Beyond the GX Promotion Strategy
Latest Trends and Future Outlook of Biomass and Biofuels in the Era of Carbon Divergence
[Date and Time]
Friday, May 22, 2026, 13:30 - 15:30
* Applications for archive distribution are also accepted after the seminar ends.
[Lecturer]
Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc.
Energy & Sustainability Business Division
Senior Researcher
Mr. Shunsuke Kawagishi
[Lecture Overview]
This lecture will explain the latest trends surrounding biomass and biofuels, viewing them through the lens of the carbon divergence era.
First, it will explain changes in the external environment in light of energy security and long-term demand trends, and then provide an overview of new developments in the supply of bioethanol, SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel), and biomass fuels. Following this, it will introduce trends in domestic and international supply chains for each field, including developments in environmental value creation.
Furthermore, considering carbon stock is essential for biomass utilization and is believed to enhance its value. Therefore, the lecture will explain points to note regarding carbon credits and global discussions, contributing to future considerations by stakeholders.
[Lecture Items]
1. Latest Trends Surrounding Biomass and Biofuels
(1) Progress in institutional design for GXETS
(2) Changes in the external environment surrounding energy and biofuels ~Viewing the VUCA era with a long-term perspective~
(3) New trends in bioethanol, SAF, and biomass fuels
2. Trends in Domestic Value Chains
(1) Movements in forming value chains for SAF
(2) Trends in FIT/FIP schemes and the future of domestic biomass
3. Trends in International Value Chains
(1) Trends in bioethanol
(2) Trends in FIT/FIP schemes and the future of imported biomass
(3) Movements in environmental value creation for decarbonized fuels
4. Promotion of Biomass as a Means of Carbon Stock Formation
(1) Carbon credits and carbon stock formation
(2) ICAO CORSIA and trends in carbon credits
(3) Primary forest issues in carbon stock formation
5. Summary
6. Related Q&A
7. Business Card Exchange and Networking Session
This is a valuable opportunity unique to JPI seminars, where participants can gain practical information and new collaboration opportunities through direct dialogue and Q&A with lecturers who are usually difficult to meet, as well as networking with participants from various industries.
[Participation Format]
● On-site participation (archive distribution not included)
● Live streaming participation (archive distribution not included)
● Archive distribution participation
* For on-site and live streaming participants, archive distribution can be added for a special price of 18,500 yen (tax included).
[Participation Fee]
1 person: 37,330 yen (tax included)
2 or more people: 32,330 yen (tax included / same corporation, simultaneous application)
* For those belonging to local governments, up to 2 people can participate for 11,000 yen (tax included / on-site and live streaming only, same participation format).
[Details and Application Here] https://www.jpi.co.jp/seminar/17772
◆ After the seminar, we also arrange questions and introductions to the lecturer.
◆ It is highly useful for building human networks among lecturers and participants, and for creating new businesses.
◆ Applications for archive distribution are also accepted after the seminar ends.
[Contact]
Japan Planning Institute, Inc.
Kowa Hiroo Bldg. 5-2-32 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047
TEL.03-5793-9761 FAX.03-5793-9767
URL https://www.jpi.co.jp
[About JPI (Japan Planning Institute)]
As a "bridge of knowledge" between "government," "bureaucracy," and "private sector," JPI has supported the dissemination of national policies and national projects and has been providing beneficial information for executives and senior managers to carry out their businesses in the form of limited real seminars for half a century, aiming to create national knowledge.