Mr. Yasuhiro Hashimoto, Director of Takasago Works, Kobe Steel, Ltd. was invited to give a very interesting lecture on the hybrid hydrogen gas supply system developed by the company and the demonstration of hydrogen utilisation in a combustion-type industrial furnace. A panel discussion was also held under the title ‘Current status and growth potential of the hydrogen business’, with four representatives from large companies, SMEs, local authorities and universities taking the stage to discuss topics such as the potential of the hydrogen business and the necessary steps for SMEs to enter the hydrogen business.
The event was attended by 73 people and was a great success, and we believe that everyone has become more interested in hydrogen ( as a fuel source).

Panel Discussion Speakers
Moderator: Mr. Seiichiro Hookabe (Atoe Production, LLC.)
Panelists: Mr. Yasuhiro Hashimoto, Mr. Koji Noishiki (Kobe Steel, Ltd.), Mr. Katsuyoshi Huang (Hanshinkiki Co., Ltd.), Mr. Daisuke Inoue (New Industry Division, Industry and Labor Department, Hyogo Prefecture), Prof. Atsushi Mineshige (Director, Hydrogen Energy Joint Research Center)

In charge: Atsushi Mineshige, Professor and Director, Hydrogen Energy Joint Research Center