The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan has certified JERA as an official supplier of low-carbon hydrogen and its derivatives. This accreditation is part of the Price Gap Support Program, an initiative aimed at reducing the economic gap between conventional fuels and clean sources such as low-emission ammonia.
Certification for ammonia supply in Japan
The company plans to supply low-emission ammonia from the Blue Point Project, located in Louisiana, USA, directly to the Hekinan thermal power plant. The plant will be vital for large-scale combustion of ammonia with a thermal value ratio of 20%. In addition, commercial operations with this clean fuel are expected to begin in fiscal 2029.
JERA’s strategy contemplates the entire value chain: production together with CF Industries and MitsuiThe strategy of JERA includes the entire value chain: production with CF Industries and Mitsui, transportation with shipping companies such as NYK and MOL , and final use in power generation. To this end, chartering agreements have been signed for four ammonia carriers that will guarantee transoceanic supply logistics.
In addition to the energy sector, JERA plans to distribute ammonia to industries such as manufacturing and shipping. Such diversification is intended to accelerate the adoption of ammonia as a clean fuel beyond as a clean fuel beyond power plants.
The certification received by JERA enhances its decarbonization strategy aligned with its goal of net zero emissions by 2050. The company continues to strengthen local and international partnerships to expand low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia supply chains.
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