Japan is a leading importer of hydrogen, particularly interested in certified low-carbon hydrogen for industrial decarbonization and energy security. Involved in pilot projects exploring blockchain-based hydrogen traceability systems.[1]
Japan is deepening its partnership with the EU to advance hydrogen technology and business collaboration, as evidenced by the High-Level Hydrogen Business Forum.
Japan is entering into a Memorandum of Cooperation with South Africa to support hydrogen economy development and technology transfer, including green hydrogen and ammonia projects.
The Japanese government, under Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, has pledged to create a carbon-neutral country with a focus on a hydrogen economy, which has spurred action among companies like Panasonic.
Japan has signed a cooperation agreement with the UAE to examine hydrogen development opportunities and reduce production costs, aiming to progress into a hydrogen economy and use imported H2 as a renewable energy source.
Japan is aggressively pursuing a transition to a hydrogen economy and is using the Tokyo Olympics as an opportunity to showcase this renewable energy source.
Japan hosted the first Hydrogen Energy Ministerial Meeting in 2018 and will host the second meeting. The Japanese government believes expanding hydrogen markets will lower costs.
One of the three major organizations forming a hydrogen energy partnership to promote hydrogen as a next-generation energy source and explore related technologies.
