| 2020.11 | Publications & Presentations | Y. Sadamichi gave presentation on ” Introduction of CCUS Feasibility Study on Gundih Gas Field in Central Java, Indonesia ” at Third East Asia Energy Forum.Y. Sadamichi gave presentation on ” Introduction of CCUS Feasibility Study on Gundih Gas Field in Central Java, Indonesia ” at Third East Asia Energy Forum. |
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| 2020.11 | Publications & Presentations | Y. Sadamichi gave presentation on ” Cost, Economic and Financing of CCS ” at ITB-IEAGHG CCUS Virtual Course 2020.Y. Sadamichi gave presentation on ” Cost, Economic and Financing of CCS ” at ITB-IEAGHG CCUS Virtual Course 2020. |
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| 2020.10 | Publications & Presentations | M. Sasaki, S. Ishizawa, T. Fukui, Y. Ishitsuka gave presentation on ” Predictive anomaly detection of system equipment at International Space Station using machine learning ” The 64th conference of the Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space SciencesM. Sasaki, S. Ishizawa, T. Fukui, Y. Ishitsuka gave presentation on ” Predictive anomaly detection of system equipment at International Space Station using machine learning ” The 64th conference of the Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences |
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| 2020.10 | Publications & Presentations | Y. Kishimoto gave presentation on ” Issues for commercialization of CCS - Long-term responsibility – ” at Japan-Asia CCUS Forum 2020.Y. Kishimoto gave presentation on ” Issues for commercialization of CCS - Long-term responsibility – ” at Japan-Asia CCUS Forum 2020. |
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| 2020.09 | Service | Aomori Office moved on September 1st, 2020. The new address of Aomori Office is as follows: 353-1 Aza Nozuki, Obuchi, Rokkasho-mura,
Kamikita-gun, Aomori 039-3212 |
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| 2020.08 | Publications & Presentations | The contributed article “Unconventional Marine Survey Methods Using Tools Such as AUV” by S. NAKAJIMA, M. MIKI was published in Japan Society of Maintenology, Japan Society of Maintenology.The contributed article “Unconventional Marine Survey Methods Using Tools Such as AUV” by S. NAKAJIMA, M. MIKI was published in Japan Society of Maintenology
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| 2020.07 | Publications & Presentations | The contributed article “Additive Manufacturing Technologies for Nuclear Engineering in the U.S.” by R.TAHARA was published in Japan Society of Maintenology, Japan Society of Maintenology.The contributed article “Additive Manufacturing Technologies for Nuclear Engineering in the U.S.” by R.TAHARA was published in Japan Society of Maintenology
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| 2020.07 | Publications & Presentations | H. Katoh published “Differences in activities of two antioxidative enzymes,superoxide dismutase and catalase, in gills and red blood cells of yellowtail, red sea bream and Japanese flounder, as a possible cause of different tolerances to Chattonella marina blooms” in Aquaculture Science.H. Katoh published “Differences in activities of two antioxidative enzymes,superoxide dismutase and catalase, in gills and red blood cells of yellowtail, red sea bream and Japanese flounder, as a possible cause of different tolerances to Chattonella marina blooms” in Aquaculture Science. |
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| 2020.05 | Service | Adoption of the City-to-City Collaboration Toward Zero-Carbon Society Projects in Indonesia, Maldives, and Malaysia JANUS, Toyama City, and private companies in Toyama City jointly proposed the projects below and were selected by the Japan Ministry of the Environment (MOE) to conduct the “City-to-City Collaboration Toward Zero-Carbon Society Projects in 2020.”
- Indonesia: “City-to-city collaboration project by Toyama City to realize SDGs future city for Bali Province and Semarang, Central Java Province”
- Maldives: “Support Project for Developing a Sustainable Eco-friendly Smart City: An Intercity Collaboration between Toyama City and Male’ City”
- Malaysia: “Decarbonized city building project through the construction of a decarbonized transportation system using biofuel and the dissemination of renewable energy”
The Paris Agreement (effective November 2016) stipulates that central governments, non-governmental players including local governments, and cities will fast-track countermeasures combating climate change. As part of this worldwide effort, local governments will play an important role in developing and implementing projects to tackle regional climate change issues. The goal of MOE’s “City-to-City Collaboration Toward Zero-Carbon Society Projects” is for Japanese local governments to: a) collaborate with Japanese research institutions, private organizations, and universities to promote the use of Japanese decarbonized and low-carbon technologies and services for overseas cities; and b) support other decarbonization activities in order to effectively and efficiently boost activities to create a decarbonized society. This program will support the development of master plans and the evaluation of technology and selection processes in overseas cities, as well as promote capacity-building for decarbonization and low-carbonization by Japanese local governments.
Toyama City’s policy planning and decision making revolves around sustainable city management based on compact urban development centered on public transportation—resulting in their renown environmentally advanced city status, as an “environmental future city” and “SDGs future city.” In addition, to fulfill SDG goal 17, to strengthen and revitalize global partnerships, the City is collaborating with overseas cities to promote and disseminate environmental technologies and knowledge that housed within the City and companies with Toyama City.
For this project, JANUS will conduct studies on the applicability of decarbonization technology in five cities within three countries—Indonesia, Maldives, and Malaysia—in cooperation with Toyama City and Toyama companies with excellent decarbonization technology.
Indonesia：With the objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and developing a JCM Model Project in the province of Bali Province and Semarang City in Central Java, JANUS will examine fuel conversion businesses from diesel to natural gas and the expansion of renewable energy with a focus on solar power generation.
Maldives：With the goal of converting the Hulhumale area in Greater Male’, to become a “smart” and “compact” environment-friendly city, JANUS will examine low carbon public transport development projects, gas conversion projects for diesel power generation facilities, renewable energy/energy saving diffusion projects, and biogas power generation using organic disposal materials.
Malaysia：JANUS will examine low-carbon public transportation utilizing biofuels and diffusion of renewable energy centered on small hydroelectric power generation, aiming to achieve compact city development centered on public transportation in Iskandar, Johor, and Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. JANUS will also consider using bio-gas liquefaction technology that JGC Global Co., Ltd. is looking to develop as a low-carbon public transportation option utilizing biofuels.
In developing countries with advancing economies, it is apparent that increased urban population is leading to urban problems such as increase in traffic congestion, greenhouse gas emissions, and air pollution. In order to solve these problems, it is necessary to deploy Japan’s excellent decarbonization/low-carbon technology and policy knowledge and know-how as a total package.
In collaboration with Toyama City and companies in Toyama City, and utilizing the JGC Group’s technical capabilities, JANUS will accelerate activities toward developing overseas projects using this survey as a springboard and present valuable solutions for global environmental problems.
 
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| 2020.02 | Publications & Presentations | K. Usami published “Variations in sediment lithology of submarine flood deposits on the slope off Kumano River, Japan” in The Geological Society, LondonK. Usami published “Variations in sediment lithology of submarine flood deposits on the slope off Kumano River, Japan” in The Geological Society, London |
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| 2020.01 | Events & Seminars | Participated in the 25th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP25) Participated as a member of the Polish delegation at the 25th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP25) in Spain on 2-15 December 2019. The venue for COP25 was Feria de Madrid (IFEMA), located near the international airport in the Spanish capital, Madrid.
According to news reports, the number of participants at COP25 was 27,000. And the interest was high even though the location was suddenly changed due to antigovernment demonstration in Chile. On the other hand, perhaps due to the change of venue, etc., there was noticeable empty space in the event hall, and it was felt that there were officials who could not make preparations in time.  
COP25 Main venue（Madrid, Spain）
COP25 Results
The main agenda in COP25 was “Can we determine the bylaws of the Paris Rule Book (especially those relating to Article 6 international trade) with the Paris Agreement coming into force?” “Also, can we further increase each country’s 2030 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to achieve the 1.5 °C scenario?” As already reported in the press, the session was extended by two days but agreement on important points has been postponed and it cannot be denied that the results were iridescent. During the negotiations, no action was taken by India, Brazil, or China to find a way out of the measures, and European countries and other countries did not find a compromise. With the US Trump administration announcing the withdrawal of the Paris Agreement, it is undeniable that political pressure on developing countries has weakened. It is thought that harsh demands from other countries for further increasing the reduction target were reported to Japan, and that the coordination of the negotiating squad was extremely difficult.
The next COP26 will be held in Glasgow, Scotland in November 2020.
COP25 Plenary hall
From now on
Whether the NDC reduction target can be raised in the five-year review and whether the detailed rules of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement can be agreed will be a major discussion at COP26. On the other hand, rising calls for tighter regulation on coal and rising protests against the climate change issues of the younger generation, symbolized by the “ Friday for Future, “ may affect Japan’s climate change policy. It is necessary to watch closely. . |
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| 2020.01 | Publications & Presentations | M. Sasaki, S. Ishizawa, T. Fukui, Y. Ishitsuka gave presentation on ” Predictive anomaly detection of system equipment at International Space Station using machine learning ” The 64th conference of the Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space SciencesM. Sasaki, S. Ishizawa, T. Fukui, Y. Ishitsuka gave presentation on ” Predictive anomaly detection of system equipment at International Space Station using machine learning ” The 64th conference of the Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences |
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