Kazuya Kurata

Kazuya Kurata is a seasoned professional in the compression industry with extensive experience at KOBE STEEL LTD, currently serving as the New Business Commercialization Planning Team Leader and Engineering Manager specializing in Compressed Air Energy Storage since May 2021. Prior to this role, Kazuya held the position of Deputy General Manager of Sales and Senior Application Engineer at KOBELCO EUROPE GmbH from April 2017 to May 2021. Kazuya's earlier tenure at KOBE STEEL LTD from July 2009 to March 2017 involved significant contributions as a Senior Application and Project Engineer, focusing on API 619 Process Gas Screw Compressor Packages for Oil & Gas services for notable clients such as SHELL and ARAMCO. Kazuya began a career in engineering as a Project Engineer at SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES LTD from April 2004 to June 2009, after earning a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Osaka University from 2000 to 2004.