Publication date: March 24, 2025. Government Expands Support for Offshore Wind, Perovskite and Hydrogen Government Expands Support for Offshore Wind, Perovskite and Hydrogen The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) proposed at an expert meeting (Green Innovation Project Subcommittee of the Industrial Structure Council) to use a portion of the remaining balance of the …
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Publication date: Dec 23, 2024 As 2024 draws to a close, we’ve taken stock of some of the key developments shaping Japan’s energy market this year. While progress continues, there’s still much work to be done to achieve the nation’s ambitious decarbonization goals. Read the full article below to uncover the key developments and milestones …
Publication date: Nov 18, 2024 Port of Kawasaki Designated as Import Hub for Hydrogen and Ammonia Port of Kawasaki Designated as Import Hub for Hydrogen and Ammonia The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has approved a development plan to import hydrogen and ammonia at the Port of Kawasaki (Kawasaki City). The Kawasaki …
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Publication date: July 29, 2024 Hydrogen, Ammonia Support Schemes Likely to Accept Applications From August Japan’s Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry (METI) and the Agency for Natural Resources Energy (ANRE) announced that they may start accepting applications for funding that will support hydrogen and ammonia suppliers, as early as next month. They will also …
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Publication date: June 21, 2024 Japan to Apply Long-Awaited Hydrogen Promotion Law From This Summer This summer, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) and the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy (ANRE) will begin enforcing the Hydrogen Society Promotion Law. This new legislation lays out essential “decision criteria” for hydrogen and ammonia supply …
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Publication date: June 14, 2024 Japan Cuts Red Tape in Effort to Create Green Hub in Sapporo On June 4, the Japanese Financial Services Agency designated Sapporo, Hokkaido, as a “Financial and Asset Management Special Zone” to help encourage green investment. The region had asked for the rules around green transition (GX) policies to be …
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Publication date: April 19, 2024 Japan to Pass Bill Promoting Clean Hydrogen Supply Japan is taking action to promote hydrogen, which is a key plank in its 2050 net zero target. As reported in an article published by Nikkei, the Japanese government plans to spend an as yet unspecified amount over the next 15 years …
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