Day 1
Registration
Opening Session
1. Welcome Remarks
Mr. Raymond Poon, Director, Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, HKSAR Government
2. Opening Address
Dr. Kazutomo Irie, Chairman & President, APERC
3. Scene Setting -Hydrogen developments in the APEC Region
Dr. Tarcy Sih-Ting Jhou, Senior Researcher, APERC
Session 1: Policy and Regulatory Instruments to Create Demand
To explore government strategies to stimulate hydrogen demand, focusing on targets, subsidies, mandates, and public procurement to drive market creation, including international perspectives on enabling policy frameworks.
1. Advancing Hydrogen Development In an Active and Orderly Manner To Support the Building of a New Energy System
Mr. Deshun Liu, Chief Engineer, National Energy Administration, China
2.
Mr. Kenneth Chu, Senior Engineer, Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, HKSAR Government
3. Japanʼs Policies on Hydrogen
Ms. Yuna Natsumi, Deputy Director, International Affairs Division, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, METI, Japan
4. Policy and Regulatory Instruments to Create Demand
Dr. Ho-Mu Lee, Senior Research Fellow, Korea Energy Economics Institute (KEEI), Korea
QA (Moderator: Mr. Daniel Burlusky, Researcher, APERC)
Group Photo
Coffee Break
Session 2: Insights from Projects: Current Status
To understand the current status of pilot projects and the key barriers encountered.
1.
Mr. He Shi, Senior Engineer, SPIC GECL (Green Energy Corp Ltd), China
2. Hydrogen Energy Technology Development in Chinese Taipei
Dr. Bo-Heng Lee, Business Director, Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), Chinese Taipei
3. Practices for Promoting the Development of the Hydrogen Market
Ms. Liu Congmin, General Manager, CHN Energy Hydrogen Innovation Technology Co., LTD.
QA (Moderator: Mr. Daniel Burlusky, Researcher, APERC)
Lunch Break
Session 3: Private Sector Engagement: Unlocking Hydrogen Market Potential
Engaging the private sector to discuss aligning with policies, identifying short-term actions, and leveraging international collaboration to grow hydrogen demand
1. Toward Interoperable Certification Scheme for CLCH Derivatives in the APEC Economic Community – a case of e-methane
Dr. Ryota Kuzuki, Senior Research Fellow, Planning Dept, Japan Gas Association, Japan
2. Private Sector Engagement: Unlocking Hydrogen Market Potential through Certification
Dr. Thomas Koller, Hydrogen Ammonia and Sustainable Fuels and CCS Regional Lead, APAC, DNV
3.
Ir. Sammy Kong, General Manager, Commercial and Industrial Marketing & Sales, the Hong Kong & China Gas Company Limited
4. Jiangsu Guofu Hydrogen Energy Equipment Co., Ltd.
Mr. Shi Jian, Director of Overseas Investment and Financing, Jiangsu Guofu Hydrogen Energy Equipment Co., Ltd.
5. Application-Oriented Breakthroughs in the Cross-Regional Hydrogen Market
Ms. Wen Xuhui, Director of Product Development Department, Dongfang Electric (Chengdu) Hydrogen Technology Co., Ltd.
QA (Moderator: Mr. Changsun Jang, Deputy Director, Lead in Hydrogen and Sustainable Transport, Department of Strategy, Result & Global Initiatives, Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI))
Coffee Break
Session 4: Policy Roundtable: Updates and initiatives
A government-focused discussion on recent policy developments and implementation experiences.
Member Economy Reports: A cross-sector discussion of experiences and insights.
DEVELOPMENT OF HYDROGEN ENERGY BASED ON GAS INDUSTRY RESOURCES (NATURAL GAS, HYDROGEN SULPHIDE)
Dr. Evgenii Koloshkin, Chief technologist, Scientific Secretary of Section No. 19 of the Scientific and Technical Council of PJSC Gazprom
QA (Moderator: Dr. Tarcy Sih-Ting Jhou, Senior Researcher, APERC)
Transition Break
Networking Reception
Day 2
Registration
Session 5: Addressing the Trade Challenges: Technology and Regulation
The key challenges for hydrogen trade, including infrastructure, technology, standards, and safety regulations.
1. Canada’s Perspective on Hydrogen Trade Technology, Standards, and Regulatory Alignment
Mr. Amandeep Garcha, Deputy Director, Fuels Sector, Natural Resources Canada
2. GREEN HYDROGEN POLICY IN CHILE
Mr. José Medina Guzmán, Senior Analyst Energy Policy, Ministry of Energy of Chile
3. PERU’S APPROACH TO HYDROGEN TRADE CHALLENGES: REGULATORY FRAMEWORK, STANDARDS & APEC COOPERATION
Mrs. Dewi Zamora Mendoza, APEC Specialist, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Peru
QA (Moderator: Mr. Changsun Jang, Deputy Director, Lead in Hydrogen and Sustainable Transport, Department of Strategy, Result & Global Initiatives, Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI))
Session 6: Discussion on Next Steps
Each economy shares a key insight they plan to apply
Member economies (Moderator: Dr. Tarcy Sih-Ting Jhou, Senior Researcher, APERC)
Coffee Break
Summary of Key Takeaways
Mr. Daniel Burlusky, Researcher, APERC
Closing Remarks
・Dr. Kazutomo Irie, Chairman & President, APERC
・Mr. Marsden Kong, Deputy Lead Shepherd of APEC's EWG.
・Mr. Marsden Kong, Deputy Lead Shepherd of APEC's EWG.
Lunch Break
Site Visit: PADEL+ Hydrogen Power Generation Facility (Sai Kung)