JERA and State of Hawai‘i Sign Strategic Partnering Agreement to Advance Energy Transition2025/10/15

JERA Co., Inc. (“JERA”), Japan’s largest power producer, today announced the signing of a Strategic Partnering Agreement (“SPA”) with the Office of the Governor of the State of Hawai‘i (“the State”) to support Hawai‘i’s decarbonization goals and energy transition.

The SPA was signed on October 6, 2025, at JERA’s Tokyo headquarters by Governor Josh Green, and JERA Global CEO Yukio Kani, marking a new step in Hawai‘i–Japan collaboration on energy partnership and future-oriented development. The agreement establishes a framework for long-term collaboration among JERA Co., Inc., its U.S. subsidiary JERA Americas Inc., and the State of Hawai‘i focusing on fuel diversity and developing pathways toward decarbonization.

This partnership is designed to help realize the Hawai‘i State Energy Office’s Alternative Fuels, Repowering and Energy Transition Study, published in January 2025, which concluded in the short term that the state should accelerate its shift away from oil by using affordable and reliable alternative fuels, including natural gas.

Governor Josh Green said,“The State of Hawai‘i is committed to achieving a cleaner, more sustainable energy future for our people. By collaborating with JERA—Japan’s largest power producer and a recognized global leader in energy transition—we are gaining access to valuable expertise and experience that will help accelerate our decarbonization journey while improving reliability and affordability for our residents.”

Yukio Kani, Global CEO of JERA Co., Inc., said,“JERA is honored to partner with the State of Hawai‘i in advancing its energy transition goals. As island communities, Japan and Hawai‘i share similar challenges and opportunities in pursuing affordability, stability, and sustainability. By working together, we aim to develop practical, innovative solutions that strengthen energy resilience and reduce costs for the people of Hawai‘i.”

JERA, brings extensive experience in the development and operation of large-scale, reliable energy infrastructure worldwide, with a growing focus on low carbon fuels, hydrogen, ammonia, and renewable energy integration. The company has committed to achieving net-zero CO₂ emissions from its domestic and international operations by 2050, as part of its mission to provide cutting edge solutions to the worlds’ energy challenges and ensure a sustainable and stable global energy supply.

About JERA
JERA is a global energy leader and Japan’s largest power generation company focused on providing cutting-edge solutions to the world's energy issues. Established in 2015, the Company produces one-third of Japan’s electricity, and is one of the largest LNG buyers in the world. JERA has global reach and strength throughout the energy supply chain, from participation in LNG upstream projects and fuel procurement, through fuel transportation to power generation. In support of a responsible energy transition, JERA has committed to achieving net-zero CO₂ emissions from its domestic and overseas businesses by 2050.