Hyundai Motor Group at Japan Hydrogen Conference: "Continuous Policy Support for Hydrogen Needed"

Held on September 15 in Osaka, Japan
Hydrogen Ministerial Energy Meeting and Sustainable Fuel Ministerial Meeting

Hyundai Motor Group participated in an international hydrogen energy conference held in Japan, emphasizing the importance of continued policy support to vitalize the global hydrogen market.

According to Hyundai Motor Group on September 17, Ken Ramirez, Vice President of Hyundai Motor Group's Energy & Hydrogen Business Division, attended the 7th Hydrogen Ministerial Energy Meeting held at the Hilton Hotel in Osaka, Japan, on September 15. He stated, "Hydrogen now stands at a pivotal turning point as a core pillar of the global energy transition," and added, "Continuous policy support and effective execution are essential to realize the potential of hydrogen."

He further commented, "To make hydrogen a competitive solution, it is necessary to link financial support with industrial development, while simultaneously establishing infrastructure, investment, and policy frameworks."

Vice President Ramirez also introduced cases of hydrogen cooperation between Korea and Japan. He said, "Through the Korea-Japan Hydrogen Dialogue held last March, we reaffirmed the commitment of both countries to hydrogen cooperation," and added, "By jointly pledging to standardize and institutionalize the hydrogen ecosystem, we will accelerate the establishment of a robust hydrogen ecosystem."

Ken Ramirez, Vice President of Hyundai Motor Group's Energy & Hydrogen Business Division, is speaking at the 7th Hydrogen Ministerial Energy Meeting and the 1st Sustainable Fuel Ministerial Meeting held on the 15th at the Hilton Hotel in Osaka, Japan. Provided by Hyundai Motor Group

The Hydrogen Ministerial Energy Meeting, first launched in 2018 and now in its seventh year, is a high-level conference where representatives from major countries and international organizations gather to discuss ways to promote the use of hydrogen energy and global cooperation. This year, in conjunction with the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, the Japanese and Brazilian governments co-hosted the 1st Sustainable Fuel Ministerial Meeting alongside the main event.

The meeting, held under the theme of "Creating Demand," brought together ministers and vice ministers from 25 member countries-including Korea, Japan, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and Brazil-as well as representatives from international organizations such as the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and the International Energy Forum (IEF), along with global corporate leaders, to discuss the future direction of energy development.

At this event, Hyundai Motor Group shared various perspectives on raising awareness of the global hydrogen business, promoting the transition to low-carbon industries through international cooperation, and building a sustainable hydrogen ecosystem.

As a founding and co-chair member of the Hydrogen Council, Hyundai Motor Group is collaborating with member companies to expand the global hydrogen ecosystem. Moving forward, the group plans to leverage its value chain capabilities to develop more practical and competitive hydrogen solutions.