[JPI Seminar] "Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc.'s Power Generation Business Strategy and Optimization of the Entire Value Chain from Fuel Procurement to Electricity Sales" Monday, June 29th <Tokyo Event>

JPI (Japan Planning Institute) is pleased to announce a seminar featuring Mr. Shin Shibamoto, Deputy General Manager of the Business Strategy Department, Power Generation Company, Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc. The seminar will provide an in-depth explanation of Tohoku Electric Power's power generation business strategy and the optimization of its entire value chain, from fuel procurement to electricity sales.

[Details and Registration Here] https://www.jpi.co.jp/seminar/17800

[Title] <Tokyo Event> Building Competitiveness in the Power Business Era of Geopolitical Risk Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc.'s Power Generation Business Strategy and Optimization of the Entire Value Chain from Fuel Procurement to Electricity Sales

[Date and Time] Monday, June 29, 2026, 13:30 - 15:30 *Registration for archived streaming will be accepted even after the seminar concludes.

[Speaker] Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc. Power Generation Company, Business Strategy Department Deputy General Manager Mr. Shin Shibamoto ▶Has extensive practical experience ranging from oil and electricity trading to new power companies and data center development, and currently oversees supply-demand optimization and alliances.

[Practical Knowledge Gained from the Seminar] - Design of power generation portfolios and diversification strategies required under geopolitical risks. - Practical guidelines for risk management linking fuel procurement and power generation operations. - Design perspectives for optimizing the entire value chain encompassing generation, procurement, and sales.

[Target Industries and Departments] - Corporate Planning and Business Strategy Departments of Power and Energy Companies. - Operational Departments responsible for Power Generation, Fuel Procurement, and Supply-Demand Management. - Trading Departments involved in Electricity Retail and Market Transactions. - Financial Institutions and Trading Companies involved in Energy Investment and Infrastructure Business.

[Lecture Overview] Against the backdrop of escalating geopolitical risks, such as the situations in Russia-Ukraine and the Middle East, uncertainties in fuel prices, procurement structures, and electricity markets are further increasing. This lecture will explain the concept of optimizing the entire value chain, including power generation business strategy, fuel procurement, and electricity sales, as a key to maintaining and strengthening the competitiveness of power companies in light of these environmental changes. In particular, it will examine the direction of practical business strategies in the era of geopolitical risk, focusing on Tohoku Electric Power's generation portfolio and regional characteristics.

[Lecture Topics] 1. Understanding the Energy Environment in the Era of Geopolitical Risk (1) Structural Changes in Geopolitical Risk - Ukraine situation / Middle East unrest / US-China relations (2) Implications for the Power Business ① Fuel price and procurement instability ➁ Repercussions on wholesale electricity markets and retail competition 2. Redefining Competitiveness in the Power Business (1) Traditional Competitive Axes and Their Limitations - Cost competitiveness / Scale advantage (2) Elements Gaining Importance Under Geopolitical Risk ① Procurement stability and flexibility ➁ Resilience and business continuity 3. Positioning of Tohoku Electric Power's Power Generation Business Strategy (1) Characteristics of the Generation Portfolio - Role definition of thermal power, renewables, and hydropower (2) Regional Characteristics and Power Generation Business - Demand structure / Grid conditions / Natural conditions (3) Perspective on Geopolitical Risk Resilience - Diversification of fuel types / Equipment flexibility 4. Fuel Procurement Strategy and Risk Management (1) Types of Fuel Procurement Risks - Price risk / Supply disruption risk (2) Advancement of Procurement Strategies ① Combination of long-term contracts and spot procurement ➁ Diversification of procurement regions and contract terms (3) Linking Procurement Strategy with Generation Operations 5. Electricity Sales and Market Response Strategies (1) Changes in Wholesale and Retail Markets (2) Alignment of Generation, Procurement, and Sales - Optimization based on market linkage (3) Balancing Customer Value and Business Stability 6. The Concept of Overall Value Chain Optimization (1) From Sub-optimization to Overall Optimization (2) Integrated Design of Generation, Fuel, and Sales (3) Strategic Perspective Connecting Management and Operations 7. Summary and Future Implications 8. Related Q&A 9. Business Card Exchange and Networking Reception

This is a unique opportunity offered by JPI seminars, providing direct interaction with speakers who are usually difficult to meet, Q&A sessions, and networking among participants across various industries and sectors, leading to practical information and new collaboration opportunities.

[Participation Formats] ● On-site Attendance (Archived streaming not included) ● Live Streaming Attendance (Archived streaming not included) ● Archived Streaming Attendance *Those attending on-site or via live streaming can add archived streaming for a special fee of 18,500 yen (tax included).

[Participation Fee] 1 person: 37,850 yen (tax included) 2nd person onwards: 32,850 yen (tax included / same corporation, simultaneous application) *For local government employees, up to 2 people: 11,000 yen (tax included / on-site and live streaming only, same format)

[Details and Registration Here] https://www.jpi.co.jp/seminar/17800

◆ We also facilitate questions and introductions to the speaker after the seminar. ◆ It is highly beneficial for building personal networks among speakers and participants, and for creating new business opportunities. ◆ Registration for archived streaming is accepted even after the seminar concludes.

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