The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced on the 4th that it will establish a task force to conduct research to establish a safety regulation system for hydrogen, a substance that is potentially explosive and reduces the durability of hydrogen. metal. To promote electricity generation using hydrogen and ammonia as fuel, the technical standards and interpretation of the Electricity Business Act will be reviewed and measures will be implemented in fiscal year 2024.
The task force includes the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) and the High Pressure Gas Safety Association (KHK). To specifically review the regulations, NEDO will confirm the progress of each safety-related project and clarify issues requiring technological development.
