JERA Co., Inc. the largest power generator in Japan, signed a strategic partnership agreement with the State of Hawaii to collaborate in decarbonization and fuel diversification.
The agreement was signed on October 6, 2025 in Tokyo by JERA Global CEO Yukio Kani and Hawaii Governor Josh Green. This collaborative framework establishes joint pathways to advance the use of alternative fuels. use of alternative fuels and reduce dependence on oil by promoting alternatives such as natural gas, hydrogen and ammonia.
An energy partnership tailored to island challenges
Both Japan and Hawaii face common challenges as island communities. This similarity has been a driver for promoting shared solutions to ensure a stable, affordable and low-carbon supply. The agreement also responds to the recommendations of the Hawaiian Energy Office’s Alternative Fuels and Energy Transition Study, released in early 2025.
JERA brings its global expertise in large-scale energy infrastructure and its strategy focused on clean technologies. With operations in more than a dozen countries and one of the world’s largest importers of LNG, the company aims to achieve carbon neutrality. company aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. by 2050.
Accelerating the climate roadmap
The State of Hawaii has set ambitious goals in its transition to an emission-free electricity grid. By partnering with JERA, it gains access to technical and operational resources that can accelerate timelines and optimize the implementation of innovative energy technologies.
The collaboration between JERA and Hawaii could become a benchmark for other island jurisdictions seeking sustainable energy transition models. The comprehensive approach combining infrastructure, fuel diversification and institutional partnerships positions this agreement as a turning point for Asia-Pacific cooperation in clean energy.
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