2016 年 41 巻 3 号 p. 159-161
Hydrogen energy provides a wide range of benefits for the environment and energy security because it can reduce CO2 emissions, can be used for energy storage and transmission and has fuel flexibility. In terms of climate change, it is important to reduce CO2 emissions throughout the hydrogen supply chain because there are cases in which CO2 is emitted through the hydrogen production from fossil fuels, etc. To make the most of hydrogen energy and tackle climate change problems, the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) conducts hydrogen programs. This paper describes what MOE aims to realize by using hydrogen energy and MOE’s projects on RD&D, supply chain demonstration and LCA guideline.