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Awarded the 2026 Technical Merit Award by the Society of Corrosion Engineering

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Published Jun 12, 2026 10:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:50 PM ・ 5 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Hidefumi Yamanaka, a Fellow at Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.'s Advanced Technology Research Laboratory, has received the 2026 Technical Merit Award from the Society of Corrosion Engineering.
This award recognizes engineers who have made significant contributions to the advancement and dissemination of technology in the field of corrosion and prevention.
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Hidefumi Yamanaka, a Fellow at Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.'s Advanced Technology Research Laboratory, has received the 2026 Technical Merit Award from the Society of Corrosion Engineering. This award recognizes engineers who have made significant contributions to the advancement and dissemination of technology in the field of corrosion and prevention. Mr. Yamanaka was highly recognized for his contributions to the development of technologies for evaluating and preventing corrosion in metal materials used in gas and power facilities.

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Published: Jun 12, 2026

Hidefumi Yamanaka, a Fellow* at Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.'s (CEO: Masataka Fujiwara, hereinafter "Osaka Gas") Advanced Technology Research Laboratory, has received the 2026 Technical Merit Award from the Society of Corrosion Engineering.

Scenes from the award ceremony (left) and commemorative lecture (right)

The Central Research Laboratory (currently the Advanced Technology Research Laboratory), established as Osaka Gas's first research and development base, has been conducting various research supporting the foundational technologies of the Daigas Group for approximately 80 years since 1947. Mr. Yamanaka specializes in electrochemistry and has been engaged in technology development related to corrosion, prevention, and durability evaluation of metal materials for over 20 years.

The Technical Merit Award from the Society of Corrosion Engineering is presented to engineers who have made outstanding contributions to the development and dissemination of technology in the fields of corrosion and prevention. Mr. Yamanaka's work involved addressing numerous technical challenges related to corrosion in metal materials used in gas and power facilities under various environmental conditions. His contributions to establishing evaluation methods and countermeasures, thereby significantly improving the safety and reliability of equipment, along with his contributions through activities within the society, were highly recognized, leading to this award.

Going forward, the Daigas Group will continue to focus on technology development that contributes to the improvement of safety and reliability of facilities and equipment, aiming to be a corporate group that contributes to the "further evolution" of life and business.

*At Osaka Gas, a limited number of individuals with advanced specialized capabilities are appointed as "Fellows." Fellows serve as leading experts in their respective fields within the Daigas Group, contributing to the company through the promotion and support of its business activities.

Certificate of Award (left) and commemorative trophy (right)

Osaka Gas's Initiatives in Material Evaluation https://www.daigasgroup.com/rd/theme/advanced.html?t=05

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Source: PR TIMES
Category: Award
Organizations: Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.
Dates in source: 2026
Products / services: Gas and Power Equipment / Metal Materials

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FAQ

What field does the Technical Merit Award received by Hidefumi Yamanaka cover?

It is an award presented to engineers who have made outstanding contributions to the development and dissemination of technology in the fields of corrosion and prevention.

What kind of technology development does Osaka Gas engage in?

Osaka Gas engages in the development of technologies for corrosion, prevention, and durability evaluation of metal materials used in gas and power facilities.

How does this award demonstrate Osaka Gas's technological capabilities?

It demonstrates the company's long-standing development of material evaluation technology and its contributions to improving equipment safety and reliability.

What kind of organization is the Society of Corrosion Engineering?

It is a specialized academic society aimed at the development and dissemination of technology in the fields of corrosion and prevention.

What kind of technology development does Osaka Gas aim for in the future?

The company aims to focus on technology development that contributes to improving the safety and reliability of facilities and equipment, and to contribute to the evolution of life and business.

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