Itochu International Inc., AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. and Asahi Kasei Corporation joined Japan Hydrogen Forum (JH2F)

Jul 12, 2023

Japan Hydrogen Forum

JETRO Los Angeles

Japan Hydrogen Forum (JH2F) approved three companies to join the forum including Itochu International Inc., AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. and Asahi Kasei Corporation.

JH2F welcomes Japan-affiliated companies that are currently engaged in hydrogen-related businesses in the US or have specific business plans in the United States to join the forum.

JH2F was initially formed by 15 companies operating hydrogen-related businesses in the United States to contribute to the goal of decarbonization in the United States. Currently, JF2F has five separate committees including Hydrogen Production, Land Transportation, Port Decarbonization, Power Generation/Heat, and Finance. In addition, the Japanese government, and governmental agencies (JETRO, NEDO, JOGMEC, NEXI) are supporting its activities.

【Itochu International Inc.】　　　　　　　　　　

Itochu International Inc. has been officially approved to join the Japan Hydrogen Forum (JH2F) at its Steering committee meeting on December 7th, 2022. The company will participate in the Hydrogen Production committee of JH2F.

▼ About Itochu International Inc.

Itochu International Inc. is a fully owned subsidiary of Itochu Corporation, headquartered in New York. The company is engaged in a diverse range of businesses, with notable expertise in seven divisions: textiles, machinery, metals & minerals, energy & chemicals, food, general products & real estate, and ICT & financial services. Our efforts are focused on the expansion and promotion of renewable energy sources, including hydrogen and ammonia, leveraging our extensive group network.

【AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc.】

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. has been officially approved to join the Japan Hydrogen Forum (JH2F) at its steering committee meeting on April 26th, 2023. The company will participate in the Hydrogen Production, Land Transportation and Power Generation/Heat committees of JH2F. 　

▼ About AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc.

Founded in 1907, AGC’s mission is to create new value in the business areas of glass, electronics, chemicals, life science and ceramics. By providing differentiated materials and solutions, AGC strives to help realize a sustainable society and become an excellent company that grows and evolves continuously. We are contributing to the hydrogen society through our FORBLUE™ product line, which includes key materials that improve the performance of fuel cells and water electrolyzers.

【Asahi Kasei Corporation】　　

Asahi Kasei Corporation has been officially approved to join the Japan Hydrogen Forum (JH2F) at its steering committee meeting on April 26th, 2023. The company will participate in the Hydrogen Production committee of JH2F. 　

▼ About Asahi Kasei Corporation

Asahi Kasei Corporation is promoting the development of hydrogen-related business focused on alkaline water electrolysis systems for hydrogen production, utilizing its knowledge and experience in the field of chlor-alkali electrolysis. As part of a NEDO project(※1), Asahi Kasei installed a 10MW-class large-scale alkaline water electrolysis system at the Fukushima Hydrogen Energy Research Field (FH2R), and has been conducting various tests since March 2020. Based on these technological achievements, Asahi Kasei looks forward to contributing to a hydrogen society in the United States by supplying large-scale alkaline water electrolysis systems.

※1 New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), Hydrogen social construction technical development project/Hydrogen energy system technical development/Technical development concerning business model construction and the large-scale actual proof of a re-energy use hydrogen system

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For inquiries

Secretariat of Japan Hydrogen Forum

JETRO Los Angeles

E-mail: LAG@jetro.go.jp

Phone: +1-213-624-8855

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